25 Facts

So I was facebook stalking myself and came across a note I'd written over 2 years ago!!! I thought I would share it with you (and make any changes necessary).

1. I sleep with a baby doll named Snott. I have had her since I was born. My husband doesn't understand why I can't stop!! And he thinks I should be embarrassed!!


2. I love my 3 chihuahuas. They are my children and life would be very boring without them.

3. I love coffee and couldn't imagine my life without it!! I make 2 or three pots a day.

4. I have really bad hair!! It is kinky curly and I have spent a fortune on every chemical straightener out there. Thank God for the Chi!!

5. I can speak Spanish fluently.

6. I am an only child.

7. It drives me insane when people post things on the Internet and they are not grammatically correct (not to mention the fact that most of the words are misspelled).

8. I met my husband when I was a junior in high school but I would not go out with him because he was from Deweyville. Look at me now - I live here!!

9. I had an imaginary friend as a child. Her name was Pinky Castaderrio. She stowed away in my Aunt's suitcase and now lives in upstate New York.

10. I breathe easier when my kitchen is clean and the bed is made.

11. I like to gossip!!

12. I have milked a cow.

13. My husband and I have a 1970s model camper at Toledo Bend and it is my favorite place on Earth! (We finally sold the Bungalow last spring. We now have a 2011 "fancy schmancy" camper. Sometimes I still miss that old camper.)

14. I was only grounded once as a child. It was the worst punishment because I could have ever received because I couldn't go to my Grandmother's!!
15. I love playing Rock Band!! I'm not half bad at it either. (5 gold stars on Simple Man!)

16. I was very excited to get a new dishwasher. That should explain how boring my life is!!

17. I am petrified of snakes.

18. I have this weird obsession with living room furniture. In the 5 years we have been married I have had three living room suites and I am dying to get rid of the one we have now!! (Still have the crappy furniture - still hate it.)

19. I loved living in the woods as a child and it has been difficult adjusting to having neighbors. There's no more running around in your pjs all day because you never know when you are going to have company.

20. When I was about 13 I got a go cart for my birthday. It was pretty cool. I am still sorry Amy - I didn't mean to throw you off!!

21.The 2009 hunting season is going to be my first year to hunt and I am very excited. (I've never hunted with a gun. I just sit in the stand and watch nature!!)

22. I love making PowerPoints!

23. I gave up cokes almost 2 years ago! (Then I fell off the wagon!! But I'm proud to report no cokes since being banded.)

24. I could live off of Honey Nut Cheerios. (Another thing I haven't even tried since surgery!!!)

25. I love my husband with all of my heart!! He is my best friend and a gift from God.

*26. I was banded on 6-17-2010. It is a decision that I am so glad  I made. I love this journey to a healthier me!!

Happy HUMP Day!!!!
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Misery loves company...I saved you a seat!!!

The itchies have returned with a vengeance!!! There's no rash this time...just flat out miserable ITCH. It's mainly localized to where I wear clothes...nudist colony here I come!!! I am thinking that my skin may be sensitive from the initial rash and maybe my laundry detergent is irritating me. I don't know. I've bought almost every cream, lotion, soap, spray etc on the market. (Except Cetaphil and Sarna - and I will be headed to Walgreen's in the AM). I even bought some Tide free...we will see how it goes.

Between scratching a medicating and showering today I managed to get in day two of my Biggest Loser Workout. It started out with a "challenge." My avatar was riding a bicycle and had to light up a series of 8 light bulbs. I was alternating between running in place and jump roping. I won all three challenges - and was huffing and puffing by the end!!! I then spent 20 minutes doing some "boxing." I LOVE IT!!!

Tomorrow I'm going out on the town with my mother-in-law. It should be...interesting!!!!

"COMPLAINING ABOUT DIETING AND EXERCISE BURNS OFF EXTRA CALORIES."  Daniel L. Worona

Word of the day: PRODUCTIVITY!!!

Well ladies, let me tell YOU something!!!

The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout for Kinect is AHHHH-MAZING!!! You start out with a little "test" to see what level you should start at. (I scored moderate - which was disappointing at first, but once I got into the workout...YIKES!!) Then they do a body scan - it takes your measurements and you set your goals. (I decided I would like to lose 30 pounds in 12 weeks...dream big, right??) Then you move on to your first workout. You chose the length of the workout...I chose 30 minutes. It was 30 minutes of butt busting exercise!!! I was pouring in sweat at the end. AND it felt great!!

So, obviously I bought a Kinect today. After 45 minutes of use I can already say it is totally worth it!! After my workout I had to help two little lunch ladies with some spreadsheet issues!! My mother-in-law and aunt that live next door/across the street. Then a light lunch - watermelon!! I'm not really sure that just fruit for lunch is the best choice...but if satisfied me and I'm still not hungry. Then a quick dip in the pool to cool off (and get my daily dose of funshine - a MUST!!) 

After my swim I came home and started washing clothes and cleaning up a little. While I was elbow deep cleaning the toilet some kids (one was a former student - here I was looking a HOT MESS!!) came by to tell me about Vacation Bible School at a local church. I bet I looked like a wild woman with the toilet bowl cleaner in my hand and my puppies threatening to bite their ankles off!!! I then swept, mopped and wiped down the counter tops in the kitchen.

PRODUCTIVITY!!! Who knew that a quick morning workout could leave me feeling so amazing!!!

I ♥ endorphins!!

"Half-assed at the gym {or your living room} is better than whole-assed on the sofa."

It's only $400...lol

I want this necklace. Or something similar. I've been wanting a necklace that could be my "signature" piece. You know, goes with everything. I am not much of a jewelry wearer. Usually just my wedding ring, birthstone ring and watch. But I'm thinking about something like this necklace.

It's been a lazy weekend on the ponderosa. Mr. Pouty Pants aka my dear husband finally got over not going to the lake. We have just chilled here at home and had a nice quiet weekend. I finally got in the pool yesterday after a 1 week hiatus and boy did it feel nice. I'm thinking about putting on my suit in a bit and working on my tan!!!

Last night, we were talking about exercise and whatnot and I am supposed to be buying a BowFlex from my brother-in-law. Then Chris mentioned something about all of the cool exercise "games" for the Xbox Kinect. I youtubed it and I've totally changed my mind on the Bowflex!! I will be the proud owner (hopefully) of a Kinect TOMORROW!! I think I kind of pissed my BIL off but you know what?? I DON'T CARE!! It's my money and I'm pretty sure I will get more use out of the Kinect. There are a lot of exercise games: Biggest Loser, Zumba, and all the dance games (including the Michael Jackson experience...oh yeah!!)


AND I LOVE LOVE LOVE all my new followers!!!! You guys are the best and give the BEST advice!!

Have a lovely Sunday!!! (OH EM GEE Chris just said, "Well, I need to go work on the lawn mower"...guess there goes pool time...ugh. FML.  But, on the upside, pushing that raggedy lawn mower for an hour will be a helluva workout.)

Jillian Michael's Protein schtuff...

So I am currently CHOKING down my first glass of the Jillian Michael's protein drink. I followed the instructions on the can...8 ounces of water, a few ice cubes and a scoop of powder. The first sip tasted like slightly flavored water. So I put a little more powder in, another trip through the blender and VOILA!! Only a bit more flavor.

Is there a trick to make this stuff drinkable?? Enjoyable?? My special K shakes were rich and creamy (and obviously full of stuff I don't need! Which is probably why they were so yummy!!)

Since we didn't go to the lake this weekend I am hoping to get a little more work done in my newly renovated home office. We have two spare bedrooms...both were complete disaster areas!!! I picked the "cleanest" one and spent an entire day in there...culling out 8 years of JUNK!!! Now, it resembles some sort of order. So the next step is to move my desk (that I got for Free!!) in there, set up the printer blah blah blah. That is, if I can pull Mr. Pouty Pants away from the XBox!! I also want to put our extra TV in there along with my BoFlex (that I will be picking up as soon as I get my stupid paycheck cashed.) SO it's going to double as an office and my workout hideout!!!

On the upside, my rash is completely gone!! I took the last of my meds this morning. So, this evening I will finally get to start my Couch to 5K program!!! It's on like a chicken bone now ladies!!!

And here are three kiddos...Chihuahua babies!!!

Taco Bell aka Doggie Smalls
Chris rescued him from a Meth Lab!!

Chico aka MoMo
Our "first born"

Maya aka Boot Girl
The "middle child"

Life Happens and BYOC

Well, our lake plans have changed. I wasn't able to cash my paycheck - the bank was closed by the time I got there and Wal-Mart {HATE that place} wouldn't cash it. So we decided not to go. So now I am dealing with a 31 year old pouting husband. L-O-V-E-L-Y.

So here is my very first BYOC!!! I am totally addicted to blogging now. =)



1. What’s your favorite room in your house?

I love my cozy living room!! Especially when it's clean!! And now that I am out of school for the summer I take time every day to sweep and dust and mop. It's decorated in John Deere. I kinda hate my living room furniture (microfiber, non pup friendly) but it's still my favorite room in the house!!!

2. Picture question (or describe if you don't have a camera). Show us a pic of your current favorite earrings!

Can you believe that I have 7 holes in my ears and DON'T wear earrings??? LOL However, I did inherit my Grandmother's pearl earrings (that my paw paw bought her when they were married) and her diamond studs. They are currently locked up in my mom's safe!!!



3. What’s your dress code at work? If you stay at home and went back to work outside the home, what dress code would you prefer?

Ugh. I'm a teacher....so business casual. At my first school we could wear capris and jeans/spirit shirts on Fridays. NOW...no capris, no t-shirts, no jeans on Friday (not even jean skirts!!), shoes can't go between our toes...(Disgruntled, much??) I'm waiting patiently to see what new rules we have this year!!




4. Summarize your week in real life and in blog land.

I dove back into the world of blogging this week!!! After a very long hiatus I am so glad I picked it back up!! You ladies are an inspiration to me and help me keep on track. My lowest weight was 220...but I slipped back into some bad habits...gained (238) and now since summer started and I started blogging I'm down to 228...and I'm not gonna stop....losing or blogging!!!!

First post from my phone!

Ok, here goes nothing! I am attempting to post this from my phone...it may not work...we shall see!!
I am at my grandparents' house today. They are both elderly and need 24 hour care. I spent my entire summer with them last year and I enjoyed every minute of it! Of course, when I went back to school they found a full time sitter - but I fill in when she needs off. It is an adjustment from my normal routine - they are very old-fashioned!! They didn't have air conditioning until Grandpa had a stroke. They have a few window units but it is a fight to get them turned on...too much money!! And the bathroom is outside!! Not an outhouse or anything...it was built on the back porch :) It's my own personal little house on the prairie!! I love it here. It's where I was raised.
This afternoon I will be loading the truck and heading north with the hubby and our three babies. There's nothing like peace and relaxation at the lake.

I did make it into town yesterday. I picked up some Jillian Michael's protein shake mix (I will try them tomorrow) and a new set of scales. I finally moved up into the 21st century and got a digital one!!!
Now let's see if I can get this to post!!
Have a wonderful afternoon and thank you all for being an inspiration and helping me on fighting!! You are the bomb.com!!!