It's Wednesday!

I am happy it's Wednesday. Why? I'm really not sure, other than we are that much closer to Friday!

I don't have anything exciting to share today though. I can't even come up with any randomness to share.

I'm going to the gym shortly to hopefully keep on with the removal or really reshaping of my ass...I'll be happy when this journey is over. Although I guess the journey of being healthy and fit is never over so I guess I should say I'll be happy when it gets easier. Losing weight is hard and while I think I am a fairly strong woman in other areas of my life. My and the food, well we battle and it usually wins. Until now, now I'm winning again and I'm reminding myself daily of what my goal is and how the getting there is really only short term. So I should be able to suck anything up short term. I had a talk with my trainer and she made some good points, I eat bad foot as a rebellion factor. And she's right. Boy is she right. So I'll be rebelling only on certain days which will help me I think. Because I'm tired of battling and I'm tired of losing (the battle not the weight...).
I hoped on the scale this morning and saw a number I was happy with. Now I just have to keep on, and really from this point forward as long as the number is smaller than the last weigh in I'll be happy.

OK, well I ended up with a post after all...

PROMTuesday #46- I've Been Humbled

I had this on my resolutions list to do the PROMPTuesday’s over at San Diego Momma. So today I’m going to. And if you haven’t checked her out, you really need to. She is funny and open and her posts always either hit something in me or make me laugh. Thus the reason I go back every day.

So today’s PROMPT is about being humble. Here’s the deal: Write a story about when you last were humbled, felt humbled by the presence of something/someone in your life, or lay prostrate at the feet of the universe and said “I don’t know what the hell I am doing. I will now relinquish control and let you take over.”

So I can tell you exactly the last time I felt humbled. It was Sunday when I was interviewing Sweet Girl for her answers about me. Her answer to this question: If Mom became famous what would it be for? Her answer: For Being Happy.
It stung a little actually, because I’ve struggled so much over the last year with the move and just adjusting to live in Arizona. I have been selfish in my feelings of wanting to go back to Tennessee. Selfish because I’ve been focusing on the wrong things and how I’ve not really been happy. Then it hit me exactly how much impact I have on her outlook and view of the world and happiness. Now this may be obvious to others out there, and yes I did know it as well but sometimes when life gets busy and kids are being kids and sometimes misbehaving it’s easy to forget. And I admit it I forgot it. And in her moment of pure innocence she made me remember. There is nothing more important in life than being happy. Being happy with what you have, accepting the things that are not going to change right now and really just being happy to be alive. So I have been humbled and reminded that there is something bigger than me. And now I feel I’ve been issued a challenge, a challenge to be happy and enjoy the life I have. Will it make me famous? You bet it will, I’ll be famous because Sweet Girl and Little Man will grow up and be happy too, and love life and I’ll know I had a big hand in that.

A New Experience

So we did it, we went to church yesterday. We went to one of the ones I had been checking out. A friend of ours went last weekend and really liked it. So we decided it was time and we went.
However, it wasn't without struggle (what is!), as we almost didn't make it because we couldn't get the garage door to close. Finally Leo unhooked it from the crappy opener and just closed it.

We dropped the kids off in their kid rooms (Little Man was not happy about this) and headed off to the auditorium. I have never been to a contemporary service so upon entering it felt almost like a concert. It was totally strange and I was initially really uncomfortable and turned off. But as the service went on I enjoyed it and am glad I went. I would like to go back. The kids did have a good time as well. So overall it was a good experience. I think it will take some getting used to with the band and stuff but I think I'll like it there.

And there was no lightening strikes so I must still be in good graces...

All About Me According To Sweet Girl

Today I "interviewed" Sweet Girl to have her answer the following questions about me. Her answers are underneath the questions.. I hope you enjoy it, because I did...


1. What is something mom always says to you?
I Love You

2. What makes mom happy?
Giving me a hug

3. What makes mom sad?
When I don't play with you

4. How does your mom make you laugh?
You be funny

5. What was your mom like as a child?
playing a lot

6. How old is your mom?
Nine

7. How tall is your mom?
Big

8. What is her favorite thing to do?
work (OMG this is so bad, but at least she thinks I enjoy it, which I don't. I would rather be with her most days.)

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
be alone

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
For being happy

11. What is your mom really good at?
hopscotch

12. What is your mom not very good at?
putting clothes on (See even she recognizes I have no style. Will someone please nominate me for a makeover show??? Please Please Please??)

13. What does your mom do for her job?
working with the computer

14. What is your mom's favorite food?
vegetables (jeez if this were true, I wouldn't be struggling to lose 25 lbs...)

15. What makes you proud of your mom?
Saying I love you

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Spongebob

17. What do you and your mom do together?
play hopscotch

18. How are you and your mom alike?
we both like to play barbies

19. How are you and your mom different?
we have different skin

20. How do you know your mom loves you?
b/c she gives me a kiss

22. Where is moms "favorite place to go?
to work (again with the work...sad sad sad!!!)

Crap TV

Lately in my free time both during and after work hours (don't tell anyone about the during part please...). I have fully enjoyed crap TV. Such shows as Running in Heels and other various shows that exist on the Style Network. And last night I had an all time low of crap TV as I watched this show called Little Miss Perfect. It's a reality show of little girls, like 4 and 5, going to beauty pageants. Wow is all I have to say. It was so bad I just couldn't turn it off. Then to boot they even had this pageant mom commercial about how they are doing their girls a favor and blah blah and how much you can't say they don't love their kids. Whatever people. I don't even wear fake eyelashes so I can't imagine putting them on Sweet Girl. And I think those girls had on more makeup than I wear in a WEEK.

Anyway, let's see since watching my crap TV, I realize my house is exceptionally clean even when it's messy. Nothing like the show Clean House to make you feel good about your own mess because more than likely it is nothing like these people. Although I would like to have their designer come fix up my house and see the yummy go-to guy working around here too. And even the garage sale/ organizer chick would be great to have around. She's hilarious.

And I have no style, at least according to the Style network. Maybe I'll make some changes and find something besides t-shirts and jeans to make up my wardrobe after I lose another few pounds. I am planning a new hair cut and color at the end of the month, hopefully it corresponds with a 10 pound weight loss as well.

And while I don't consider A Haunting crap TV, because come on the Discovery Channel wouldn't show crap TV, right? I am beginning to think there might be some paranormal things going on in our house. I am considering a sage cleansing...

OK, well back to the crap TV and work...

Busy Busy Busy

This is one busy week for me. Wow. I have a lot going on and due to my exceptional time management (start laughing now) I am beyond stressed.
I am putting clothes in a consignment sale.
I am working a Heritage Makers booth at the same consignment sale.

So I have to get all the clothes tagged and hung up. And as I am going through them I am feeling sad that I am getting rid of them. They are all so cute and tiny. And cute. Yeah OK I already said cute.

I also have to create all my packets for the sale for Heritage Makers. I am so excited to be working this booth. I hope it has great exposure and I get a lot of contacts.


And on top of all that, I also have a lot going on at work. It's busy and I have a project that needs to be tested. I gotta tell you I enjoy doing my own thing more.

And I've been working my butt off working out and stuff. Good things. All good things. Just a lot of them all at once.

Warning: End Of The World Is Probably Coming...

Yes you should be nervous. I know I am. And trust me this post has nothing to do with what you're probably thinking. I just like to confuse you.

The reason for my thinking the world is coming to an end soon, is I'm going on a week of being happy. And not just faking it happy, I mean I am genuinely feeling happy.
I think it's all the endorphins being released during all my exercising.
Either way it works.
I think I'll start working out more and get the double benefits - happiness and weight loss.

And I am hoping that it's long term and the world is really not coming to an end..

Here's to happiness!