So we are still here the earth is still rotating and the doomsdayers are figuring out a way to spin the latest "Oh wait we did the math wrong". In all reality it was just the end of an era and the start of a new one. So I am glad I paid my credit card bills and didn't consume three times my body weight in cheesecake "just in case".
What I am working on is finishing up Christmas shopping on this last weekend before the holiday. I just had a few gifts and stocking stuffers to pick up - which I got most of done today. I have to go back to the craft store after price checking to pick up the second to last gift, then head back to the mall (yes I went to the mall on the Saturday before Christmas - I am truly insane) to pick up a last minute OMG its perfect gift that will be ready.
Friday my wonderful grandson turned 7 months old - wow this year is going super fast. I can't believe he is already 7 months old and growing like a weed. Unfortunately the lil guy is sick with RSV at the moment so we are playing Christmas by ear and waiting to see if he will be well enough to go to the family dinner at my sister-in-laws. Fingers are crossed that he feels better soon - if for nothing else the poor guy is miserable. It amazes me that with as sick as he is, he is still smiling and laughing - he is such a laid back lil dude.
On the fitness front I am just maintaining at the moment and will ramp back up come Jan 2. I am by no means going crazy and eating everything in sight but I am eating a lil of whatever I want. Then come Jan 2 its balls to the walls at the gym - newest goal is toning. I am not going to hide come this summer in jeans and oversized shirts - its to freaking hot for that shit. Plus we are planning another family trip to Hawaii come Spring of 2015 and I WILL like the pictures I am in this time around of the vacation!
I also have plans to start working my knee again and it get back in order so that I can participate in the Diva Dash come March - its one of my favorite 5ks.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend!! Happy Holidays
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
Saturday, November 03, 2012
Lordy what a two weeks its been..
Sorry it has been over two weeks - life happened. We have been super busy and now getting in to the Holiday fury.. (Pictures to follow) Its also 4 am and I can't sleep so here is the way late and long winded update..
Week before last family was in town, my Earnie (my ex), Laura (his wife) and my 3 godsons were here to finally meet Lil Man and visit the fam (they have had a lot of stuff come up and this was the first chance they have had to make the 12 hour drive). Its been a few years since we were all together.
We had a good time catching up and just hanging out - I can't believe how much the godson's have grown - yeah yeah I KNEW they were older but having it in your face is totally different!! LOL. Friday night Laura Peep and I went to the piano bar and we had a blast - I may have rediscovered my love affair with some absolute and cranberry (goes down smooth LOL). The piano bar is always a good time. This hot mama also got hit on by a very drunk very lewd guy in a suit that was there for a bachelor party or something - his lines were pitiful but it was an ego boost never the less..
Saturday we all ventured to the WW1 war museum in town and had an equally good time - My oldest godson and his dad are huge military enthusiasts - which has roots in the fact that all the families on all the sides have HUGE military histories - we all have veterans in the family tree. We came back home and Laura made us a wonderful dinner of Marsala chicken - The Hubs and I promptly ate all the leftovers the next day for lunch! Laura and I may have done some shopping that weekend as well *wink*
Sunday they had to leave early to start the long ass drive home - it was a short visit but jam packed with fun and laughs. Lil Man also turned 5 months old Sunday
Also the my new wedding set came in (we were waiting on the band) and I am loving it - Thank you Hubs your the BEST - true ROCK STAR..
Last weekend was the gangs annual Halloween party hosted by good friends of ours. I may have continued my vodka love affair that night as well (I am not a lush and rarely drink I just happened to do it 2 weekends in a row.. Hell until this past Saturday The Hubs, and my sister and brother in law and all of our friends have NEVER seen me under the influence - and Hubs and I have been together almost 12 years)
This past Tuesday (10/30/12) was the Madonna concert - it was an experience in one of my long time faves turning her music in to concept art. Over all I enjoyed it but really wished there were a few more of the early hits. I realize its been 25 years and shes grown artistically and has a new album out - but a true rendition of Like a Virgin would have made my night!!!
Yesterday - Friday I had my knee surgery - its going pretty well - swollen and I have a partial beidadine tan on my left leg and a HUGE bandage and wrap - but all that will go away soon enough and I can get back to getting active!! I am missing working out (whoa did I say that?? Who IS this chick??)
This weekend I plan to rest and attempt to vote early tomorrow - we need to a little grocery shopping but my main plan is to be bff's with the couch and the DVR..
Now for the pictures
Week before last family was in town, my Earnie (my ex), Laura (his wife) and my 3 godsons were here to finally meet Lil Man and visit the fam (they have had a lot of stuff come up and this was the first chance they have had to make the 12 hour drive). Its been a few years since we were all together.
We had a good time catching up and just hanging out - I can't believe how much the godson's have grown - yeah yeah I KNEW they were older but having it in your face is totally different!! LOL. Friday night Laura Peep and I went to the piano bar and we had a blast - I may have rediscovered my love affair with some absolute and cranberry (goes down smooth LOL). The piano bar is always a good time. This hot mama also got hit on by a very drunk very lewd guy in a suit that was there for a bachelor party or something - his lines were pitiful but it was an ego boost never the less..
Saturday we all ventured to the WW1 war museum in town and had an equally good time - My oldest godson and his dad are huge military enthusiasts - which has roots in the fact that all the families on all the sides have HUGE military histories - we all have veterans in the family tree. We came back home and Laura made us a wonderful dinner of Marsala chicken - The Hubs and I promptly ate all the leftovers the next day for lunch! Laura and I may have done some shopping that weekend as well *wink*
Sunday they had to leave early to start the long ass drive home - it was a short visit but jam packed with fun and laughs. Lil Man also turned 5 months old Sunday
Also the my new wedding set came in (we were waiting on the band) and I am loving it - Thank you Hubs your the BEST - true ROCK STAR..
Last weekend was the gangs annual Halloween party hosted by good friends of ours. I may have continued my vodka love affair that night as well (I am not a lush and rarely drink I just happened to do it 2 weekends in a row.. Hell until this past Saturday The Hubs, and my sister and brother in law and all of our friends have NEVER seen me under the influence - and Hubs and I have been together almost 12 years)
This past Tuesday (10/30/12) was the Madonna concert - it was an experience in one of my long time faves turning her music in to concept art. Over all I enjoyed it but really wished there were a few more of the early hits. I realize its been 25 years and shes grown artistically and has a new album out - but a true rendition of Like a Virgin would have made my night!!!
Yesterday - Friday I had my knee surgery - its going pretty well - swollen and I have a partial beidadine tan on my left leg and a HUGE bandage and wrap - but all that will go away soon enough and I can get back to getting active!! I am missing working out (whoa did I say that?? Who IS this chick??)
This weekend I plan to rest and attempt to vote early tomorrow - we need to a little grocery shopping but my main plan is to be bff's with the couch and the DVR..
Now for the pictures
5 Months - we have teeth!
Grandpa and Lil Man
Lil Man and his Uncles (my Godsons)
Post surgery - be kind to your knees!!
Lil Man at Papaws birthday dinner
Halloween party - Mad Men theme
Closer to goal!!
Size 10 Rock & Republic Jeans!! HOLLA!!
New Wedding set - The Hubs is a ROCK STAR..
Monday, August 27, 2012
And its the last official week of summer
I am not sure who decided this is labeled the last week of summer, but for the social season it is... I know there are a lot of people who are thrilled - it was a brutally hot summer here this year. I for one am NOT one of those people. I don't yearn for fall. Summer is my favorite - I love jeans and tank tops - you can have your sweaters and boots. According to the actual calendar the first day of fall is September 22. I will celebrate labor day gleefully (its helps I took an extra vacation day) because I LOVE day's off and get togethers with friends and family but its still summer damnit!! :-)
Weekend redux
Friday night we went to dinner and then hit the couch to read (me) and play video games (the hubs).
Saturday Hubs changed the oil in my car for me - thanks honey Zoomy really needed it. I went out with friends that night and had a blast - we hit a bar and grill for some really good food. Next was the wine tasting where I bought a bottle of the sweet wine they were showing - it was some pretty good stuff - I do believe that maybe my labor day drink of choice. Then we hit a patio bar where we sat drank and bs-ed for hours. After which we headed to G-Town to bs for a few more hours.. My head finally hit the pillow about 1 am.
Sunday was the usual errands and grocery shopping followed by comfy clothes on the couch to bitch about whats not on TV until 8 when True Blood comes on :-) - that episode last night was whacked - effing cliff hangers!
I didn't persay watch what I eat this weekend but I did make sure I didn't go bat shit crazy any eat everything that wasn't nailed down. My motto is you still have to enjoy life - if you are not enjoying it then whats the point??
a few pictures from the weekend ..
Weekend redux
Friday night we went to dinner and then hit the couch to read (me) and play video games (the hubs).
Saturday Hubs changed the oil in my car for me - thanks honey Zoomy really needed it. I went out with friends that night and had a blast - we hit a bar and grill for some really good food. Next was the wine tasting where I bought a bottle of the sweet wine they were showing - it was some pretty good stuff - I do believe that maybe my labor day drink of choice. Then we hit a patio bar where we sat drank and bs-ed for hours. After which we headed to G-Town to bs for a few more hours.. My head finally hit the pillow about 1 am.
Sunday was the usual errands and grocery shopping followed by comfy clothes on the couch to bitch about whats not on TV until 8 when True Blood comes on :-) - that episode last night was whacked - effing cliff hangers!
I didn't persay watch what I eat this weekend but I did make sure I didn't go bat shit crazy any eat everything that wasn't nailed down. My motto is you still have to enjoy life - if you are not enjoying it then whats the point??
a few pictures from the weekend ..
Yummy chocolate martini - I had 2
The girls
Monday, August 20, 2012
The beginning of yet another week...
Hello Monday.. The weekend was a pretty good weekend. Hubby and I had date night Friday which was fab - after that we hung out til 1 am with friends just chilling and chatting. Saturday I spent the first part of the day relaxing - then went shopping with my Sister-in-Law, then dinner at her house and neighborhood movie night.
Sunday brought more shopping. I managed to pick up 5 tops (2 are for Hubs) for $40 bucks - love JCP's clearance and the new pricing structure. I got a new white cardi at Target. Sunday night we chilled watched some TV and I did some paperwork for the upcoming week at the office. Hubs is off on vacation this week so he gets to play house husband. Though the "I'm on vacation happy dance" in the kitchen this morning was a little over kill as I headed out to work..
I did not being my workout stuff in with this morning as I already had hands full with a computer tower I was hauling in, so its treadmill tonight and 30d Shred tomorrow in my office after work.. Lil Man turns 3 months old tomorrow - time flies so quickly. So that may or may not happen tomorrow..
I am hoping for a quiet but productive week.
Sunday brought more shopping. I managed to pick up 5 tops (2 are for Hubs) for $40 bucks - love JCP's clearance and the new pricing structure. I got a new white cardi at Target. Sunday night we chilled watched some TV and I did some paperwork for the upcoming week at the office. Hubs is off on vacation this week so he gets to play house husband. Though the "I'm on vacation happy dance" in the kitchen this morning was a little over kill as I headed out to work..
I did not being my workout stuff in with this morning as I already had hands full with a computer tower I was hauling in, so its treadmill tonight and 30d Shred tomorrow in my office after work.. Lil Man turns 3 months old tomorrow - time flies so quickly. So that may or may not happen tomorrow..
I am hoping for a quiet but productive week.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
TGI Thursday ....
Almost to Friday - its Friday eve ... Lordy am I tired today. All week I have not been in bed by my usual bedtime and it is catching up to me. I'm shooting for 10 pm tonight. Problem is 10 rolls around and I am thinking huh I'm not tired and I am a big girl now I can stay up.. The next day I become afflicted with the disease Draggin ass! I need to remember that yes I am a grown up now which means I don't HAVE to try to stay up later I am ALLOWED to go to bed!
Last night I went home and got part of a Shred work out in before my body decided it was done. Then threw some dinner together and got the call that a friend we have not seen in awhile was back in town, so we ate and left for awhile to catch up. Had a blast just standing in the driveway chatting away. Before we knew it 9:15 had come around and it was time to go home and get ready for another day.
Woke up late this morning and had to rush - man I had rushing. Threw my protein shake together and headed out the door for the office. I used almond milk this morning - and let me tell you I am not a fan. I know it has way less calories in it than the Lacaide milk but it tastes off and I got hungry way before lunch. So I think I will just make it with the Lacaide even with the extra calories because it holds me until lunch which actually means the calories balance out or I consume less because I did not snack midway.
Tonight I need to get my workout in and relax some. I am looking forward to the weekend and some downtime..
Last night I went home and got part of a Shred work out in before my body decided it was done. Then threw some dinner together and got the call that a friend we have not seen in awhile was back in town, so we ate and left for awhile to catch up. Had a blast just standing in the driveway chatting away. Before we knew it 9:15 had come around and it was time to go home and get ready for another day.
Woke up late this morning and had to rush - man I had rushing. Threw my protein shake together and headed out the door for the office. I used almond milk this morning - and let me tell you I am not a fan. I know it has way less calories in it than the Lacaide milk but it tastes off and I got hungry way before lunch. So I think I will just make it with the Lacaide even with the extra calories because it holds me until lunch which actually means the calories balance out or I consume less because I did not snack midway.
Tonight I need to get my workout in and relax some. I am looking forward to the weekend and some downtime..
Monday, July 30, 2012
Weekend Wrap up
It was a semi productive semi relaxing weekend..
Friday I got caught up with my Sister-in-law who was out of town for a week.. Hussy up and went road tripping on me.. Before hitting her house though we stopped at Jack-in-the-Box and that was my undoing.. I had an ultimate bacon cheese burger... Honestly it wasn't even worth the calorie count..
Saturday I deep cleaned the kitchen and picked up the living room then we went that evening and hung out with friends and family until 1 am. I did way better at watching what I ate Saturday, even with a get together tossed in there. I also did not let myself get as hungry as I did Friday night which led to the melt down of cheeseburger.
Sunday I vacuumed the living room with in and inch of its life and watched TV.. I babysat lil man that night while his Mama went out to the dinner theater with her Nana. I did a lot better with what I ate Sunday. My Fitness Pal yelled at me for not eating enough - but with Friday nights over do it I figure it balances.
Hit the scale today and it had not budged - which considering Friday I am thankful it didn't go in the wrong direction. Also I didn't really work out much this past week. SOOO with saying that ...........
This weeks goals are: at least 100oz of water a day. Working out 3 times this week and being mindful of what I am eating and when as to not get so hungry I eat everything not nailed down...
Friday I got caught up with my Sister-in-law who was out of town for a week.. Hussy up and went road tripping on me.. Before hitting her house though we stopped at Jack-in-the-Box and that was my undoing.. I had an ultimate bacon cheese burger... Honestly it wasn't even worth the calorie count..
Saturday I deep cleaned the kitchen and picked up the living room then we went that evening and hung out with friends and family until 1 am. I did way better at watching what I ate Saturday, even with a get together tossed in there. I also did not let myself get as hungry as I did Friday night which led to the melt down of cheeseburger.
Sunday I vacuumed the living room with in and inch of its life and watched TV.. I babysat lil man that night while his Mama went out to the dinner theater with her Nana. I did a lot better with what I ate Sunday. My Fitness Pal yelled at me for not eating enough - but with Friday nights over do it I figure it balances.
Hit the scale today and it had not budged - which considering Friday I am thankful it didn't go in the wrong direction. Also I didn't really work out much this past week. SOOO with saying that ...........
This weeks goals are: at least 100oz of water a day. Working out 3 times this week and being mindful of what I am eating and when as to not get so hungry I eat everything not nailed down...
Friday, July 27, 2012
TGIF- wow what a couple of crazy days its been..
Works just been crazy busy - my to do list has a to do list. I'll take busy over snail crawling slow any day however so its all good. I have already started NEXT weeks lists.
I dusted off My Fitness Pal login and started using it, and joined a new Fitness Group on FB - holy balls that group just exploded in 12 hours. Its been wonderful to "meet" new friends who all have your back so to speak. The 60 fitness challenge starts August 1st on the group - psyched for that.
I have been recipe searching - tired of the same ol thing and need healthier options anyhow. I just winged it last night and dinner was pretty good, baked chicken with brown rice and loads of roasted veggies - I even had zucchini in there. Which is pretty big for me - in the old days I'd only eat corn and broccoli! Tonight We are having Orzo stuffed bell peppers and salads.
Lets see what else went down the last few days - I discovered my favorite top is to big and I can no longer get them so no buying a smaller size. I believe however we determined last night I can still get use out of it paired with a cami and some leggins or jeggings. The other top is totally not workable and is destined for a donation pile. I'm really starting to see results from the small changes I have made so far. I ditched my daily soda and stopped going to Starbucks every single morning for a latte. Now soda is once a month or so and the latte maybe 2 or 3 a month. I am a HUGE unsweetened tea fanatic though - I drink those every day. I just need to get way more consistent about hitting the gym.
This weekend I need to purge some ole clothing and just generally start organizing my house. I have some stuff in bags now to get them to the local Good Will! I hope everyone has a great weekend!
I dusted off My Fitness Pal login and started using it, and joined a new Fitness Group on FB - holy balls that group just exploded in 12 hours. Its been wonderful to "meet" new friends who all have your back so to speak. The 60 fitness challenge starts August 1st on the group - psyched for that.
I have been recipe searching - tired of the same ol thing and need healthier options anyhow. I just winged it last night and dinner was pretty good, baked chicken with brown rice and loads of roasted veggies - I even had zucchini in there. Which is pretty big for me - in the old days I'd only eat corn and broccoli! Tonight We are having Orzo stuffed bell peppers and salads.
Lets see what else went down the last few days - I discovered my favorite top is to big and I can no longer get them so no buying a smaller size. I believe however we determined last night I can still get use out of it paired with a cami and some leggins or jeggings. The other top is totally not workable and is destined for a donation pile. I'm really starting to see results from the small changes I have made so far. I ditched my daily soda and stopped going to Starbucks every single morning for a latte. Now soda is once a month or so and the latte maybe 2 or 3 a month. I am a HUGE unsweetened tea fanatic though - I drink those every day. I just need to get way more consistent about hitting the gym.
This weekend I need to purge some ole clothing and just generally start organizing my house. I have some stuff in bags now to get them to the local Good Will! I hope everyone has a great weekend!
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