Time…

…never feels like it’s on my side.

I hate to be late. I always feel like I’m rushing in order to make sure I’m never late. Which in turn leads me to be super early for most everything.

If I’m late for my workout, my day feels ruined. If I’m late to my Parent’s house in the morning for my carpool, I feel like I’ve ruined my Mother’s day. And if I’m late to work, my day is lost.

I’m not talking about 15 or 30 minutes; I’m talking about 5 minutes.

I’m insane. A time monster.

I become impatient when someone else makes me late. The foot begins to tap. The wrist wears out b/c I check my watch passive-aggressively until that person gets a move on.

I set an online alarm clock at lunch so I don’t get engrossed in blogs.

I cover the time on my computer with a post-it.

But if I don’t do these things, I’m not me. If I don’t control my time, I lose all control.

*kisses*

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Trim Thursday (week 2)…

Week 1 here (Also, I changed the name…)

I am so very happy and pleased with myself. I was so good all week. Even though I totally got snowed in this weekend; I was totally able to control my eating and here are the results:

February 3

Current (according to WW)  Weight: 179.2 (I’m down 5.0 pounds!)

Goal Weight: 145.0

Temporary Weight Loss Goal: 9.0 pounds overall (5% of my starting weight)

Pounds still to lose: 34.2

I killed my first temporary weight loss goal. I had it set at 5.0 and I lost exactly that! In order to get to 5% weight loss I need to lose 4.0 pounds. While this is totally doable in the next week, I am realistic and will not be disappointed if it takes longer!

I’m already beginning to see a difference in the way my clothes fit. Awesome for my self-esteem, not so much for my wallet b/c all I want to do is buy new clothes…though I have resisted so far…

In the week since I started WW I went to the gym five times and on Tuesday of this week I started the Couch to 5K program. My legs are still a little wobbly b/c of it, but I started it b/c I added a third goal to my overall goal list. Those goals are:

1. Fit into my favorite party dress for a friend’s wedding in April.

2. Look smokin’ hot for the cruise we’re going on in October.

3. Run (the whole time!) a 5K with my friends Kari & Noah who plan to come down this summer. (Hey guys, lets look at a calendar and figure out a set date for this!)

*kisses*

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Oscars 2010

Well, the nominees have been announced.

Every year I compete in an Oscars contest with my Aunts. Last year the husband and I traveled up to Pittsburgh to visit and watch them live with my Aunts (instead of calling them after every award like I usually do). You may also remember this as the year that I WON!

Regardless of who won (me!) or lost (everyone else!)** we had a wonderful time and planned to do it again tis year.

Fast forward to my sister having a baby (that I get to schmoosh tonight) and my Aunts have decided to come down here this year. I am so very excited. It’s still over a month away but I’m already preparing.

And this morning’s nominations give me cause to prepare even more as I plan to watch (as I did last year…again…I WON!) all of the movies nominated for Best Picture (OMG why are there 10 now?) and all of the movies nominated in Acting awards that don’t overlap. AND if I have time and can find them, the animated shorts and documentaries.

I take this all very seriously. Mostly b/c this guy tells me all the time about how much he loves living at my house…

*kisses*

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**I only rub it in b/c it’s my right.

SNOW DAY!

It snowed Friday night and we ended up getting around 7 inches! Since I live out in the country my roads are nowhere near safe for driving, so I’m taking a snow day

Poor Ozzy was literally swimming in the snow. Too cute

*kisses*

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I love to laugh…

Hahahaha…loud and long and clear…

Wow, it is just that kind of day here.

The husband and I cannot stop looking at each other and exclaiming one, if not all of the following:

“Four eyes, four eyes, you needs glasses to see-ee.”

“STEVE!!!”

“GUMMI BEARS!!!”

EXCITED, EXCITED, EXCITED!”

Yes, I know if seems like we may have a slight case of Tourettes, but I can assure you, if I was cursed with that syndrome I would exploit it to the fullest advantage and have every other word that comes out of my mouth be a choise 4-letter word**, not exclamations about gelatinous treats.

And back on track…

Wednesday the husband and I sat down to watch our latest Netflix movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and did not stop laughing for 90 minutes.

I mean, ten minutes into it, I looked at the husband and demanded to own it on DVD.

I love kids movies that have stuff in them for adults too. And this movie was able to achieve awesomeness for all ages without having to put in priests with boners, or phallic castles, or whispered come-ons.(among countless others, apparently the whole movie for Beauty & the Beast is about sex…who knew?)

So, if you haven’t seen it yet, move it to the top of your queue and be prepared to laugh your ass off.

*kisses*

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**Who am I kidding? This is already the case.

Teeny, Tiny Thursday (Starting Week)…

So true story:

I weighed in at WW last night at 184.2 pounds! Score!

As such, I need to update yesterday’s totals, and what better place than on the proper day?

January 27

Starting Weight: 184.2 pounds

Ultimate Goal Weight: 145 pounds

Temporary Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds

Pounds to Ultimate Goal: 39.2

Perhaps I shall take a before picture tonight. I’m fascinated by before and after photos but I’m always really scared that mine won’t be impressive.

*kisses*

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Late in being Resolute….

I realize I’m a little late sharing these but I figure, what the heck?

This year I made two very solid resolutions.

1) Not to spend anything using credit cards.

On December 31, I used my Victoria’s Secret Credit Card to buy a year’s worth of supplies (wallflowers, candles, soap, etc) at Bath & Body Works. And that was the last time I used any of my credit cards.

Yes I realize that was only 28 days ago, but baby steps y’all, baby steps. I’m almost 2 paychecks in and I’m quite enjoying the shrinking balances on my credit cards.

Barring any emergencies, I’m looking forward to being debt free (without the help of raises (haha, what is that again?), bonuses, or gifts) in October of 2012. It seems like forever away, but totally doable.

2) Go to the Gym at least 3 times a week, no excuses.

Ok, This one has been a bit harder but let me explain why, and then go into my progress.

The first week in January also happened to be my 2nd to last week at my old job. The stress was unimaginable and I went home every night and drowned my sorrows in liquor and snuggled tightly into my husband’s shoulder.

I gave myself a pass that week and was able to make it to the gym twice the following week. The reason I didn’t go three times is b/c I had a quick jaunt up to NYC to close out some stuff from my previous job and there was, of course, the celebrating at the end of the week.

As of Tuesday, January 19 I have been to the gym everyday. That is 9 straight days of working my butt off.

I know that I need a break day, but I was afraid in that first week that if I didn’t go everyday, I would lose my drive. My plan from now on is to go to the gym Monday through Saturday with a break day on Sunday. This gives me 3 days of straight cardio and 3 days of circuit training/cardio.

I’m feeling great, though I don’t see much change on the scale. Obviously that is to be expected this early in the game, but I still won’t let it distract me from my ultimate goals, which are:

1) fit into my favorite party dress by April when a friend is getting married.

2) Look smoking hot on the cruise my husband and I are going on in October. (more on this and my plans to pay for it credit free at a later date.)

Both of these are totally attainable and to jump start my weight loss a little more, my mother and I are rejoining Weight Watchers this evening. I have had great success with WW in the past. I lost around 20 pounds in 2003, and 25 pounds in 2007 for my wedding. This go around, in order to get down to my “I’m comfortable with me” weight, I need to lose around 40 pounds. I have every bit of faith in myself and I know it will take a while, but it’s going to happen.

I will be sure to post my progress each Thursday (due to Wednesday night weigh-ins) but here are the starting stats. And yes, these are completely real.

Naked Weight: 184.0

Clothed Weight: 187.2

Goal Weight: 145

Pounds to lose: 42.2

*kisses*

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Milestones…

This goofball and I have been together for four years now…

It is so strange to me how that doesn’t seem long enough and at the same time feels like forever.

The husband and I were always meant to be, of that I am sure. Some days feel like I’ve always known him and some days I discover new things about him.

Recently discovered things about my husband include:

• He likes oatmeal
• But only the fruit oatmeal
• But never the peach oatmeal
• And he likes to mix the banana with the strawberry or blueberry.
• He likes liquor, even though for the first 3 years I’d only ever known him to drink beer.
• Favorite liquor drinks are Soco with Dr. Pepper and Screwdrivers.

I love that I continue to discover new things about him (even if sometimes it’s about food and alcohol). It gives me hope that the future holds even more possibility of discovery.

*kisses*

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Want to see something beautiful?

No, not me (but thanks!).

The something beautiful would be the tiny bundle in my arms. My niece Corinne Samantha was born.

Tuesday, January 19 at 1:27 pm. She was 21 and a half inches ( just like her Auntie!) and weighed in at a whopping 10 lbs, 5 ozs!

I am beyond excited

*kisses*

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It’s a wonder they haven’t killed me in my sleep…

These wonderful Rudolph cat hats were sent along with an assortment of goodies for the cats, dog and humans in my household by some of my very best friend’s from college.

Needless to say, I LOVE THEM!

Merry Christmas Loves!

*kisses*

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