One month down…11 more to go.
I have to say there haven’t been any days other than today that I have struggled with this project. I am really glad I took this picture first thing this morning.
The rest of the day was busy with work and physical therapy with some complicated stuff mixed in…
In the end there was still something and will always be something to be happy about…some days I just have to look harder than others.
An apple cut up, sprinkled with cinnamon and baked…a perfect way to end the day!
I CANNOT wait to do this race!
Bringing together all the top DIVA runners, their families, youth and community leaders, the race will focus on DIVAs of all ages, celebrating her strengths, determination and inner beauty!
As our Diva’s approach their final lap, they will first be crowned with a TIARA, then adorned with a FEATHER BOA, and on the final leg, just as they enter the stadium with the crowd cheering, a charming supporter will hand them a ROSE.
Family activities planned around race day afternoon. Runners’ bags full of great gifts and a hot pink T-shirt will also be given to all runners.
Doesn’t this SOUND like so much fun? Who is going to join me?
Reese LOVES her Saturday errands…especially when it involves a trip to the bank…they give treats!
Apparently signs and pictures make me REALLY happy…if it wasn’t $100…i might think about it. But for now…a picture will do!
Only one phrase missing…I wish they had it :)
I still love them and want them both…maybe one day!
I love holidays, and I love presents - giving and receiving them. After the success that we had with our first Christmas swap, Kenz and I have decided to host a Valentine's Day swap! =)
Many of us are on weight-loss journeys or just plan being healthy, so let's branch out with our gifts, staying away from 5 lb. chocolate bars, okay? ;) Instead, send a wrapped present or a few wrapped presents (keeping the cost to about $25.) Maybe you'll give the perfect journal or candle or lotion...or heck…maybe even a fitness video :) (I personally love sending a box o’ goodies :))
If you're interested in taking part in the Valentine's Day swap, please sign up no later than Wednesday, February 3. We will send you an e-mail with your partner's information and blog address no later than Sunday, February 6th so you can send your package no later than February 9th.
Once you've received your e-mail, take a little time to read your partner's blog so you can get to know them a bit. Take it a step further and maybe you can shoot some emails back and forth. It will totally help when thinking of what they might like to receive. =) And once you've received your package, please take some time to post about it on your blog. It's a nice and easy way to say thank you while sharing what you received with the rest of us!
So here's a recap:
* Leave a comment with your e-mail address so we know how to contact you.
* Post about the swap on your blog and link back so others can join. Hey..everyone deserves a Valentine, right? :)
* Sign up before Wednesday, February 3rd at noon central time.
* Wait for an e-mail with your swap partner's information and blog address.
* Get your package out NO LATER than February 9th.
If you have any questions you can email Kenz or Janna at: shrinkingkenz@gmail.com or atxbikegirl@gmail.com!
* You will have a partner by Sunday, February 6th.
Then let the shopping, shipping and friend making BEGIN!!!
This is such a great way to make new friends! Please join the fun and do your part to make this an incredible swap! :) Kenz and I are definitely looking forward to it! :)
It was a BEAUTIFUL crisp morning…can you see the moon through the branches?
I love how blue the sky was…
I am happy that my new glasses are here...and I can see minus the headaches. Who would have thought? :) Welcome to getting older :)
When Sarah was with me this past weekend we drove around town taking pictures at local landmarks…it was cheap and fun! So Reese came with us and she had a blast…
Sarah and I took some other fun pictures as well…
We had a great time just being silly! I can’t wait to take the other nieces and nephews out to do this…we need another picture perfect day!
Happy Wednesday!
So…I admit it, I have a little radio crush on my favorite DJ. So when he was nominated to be on Regis & Kelly I was ALL about him making the show! and guess what? HE MADE IT!!!
He will be on with Kelly on Wednesday…I can’t wait!
I saw this bumper sticker the other day…
And it made me think. Why haven’t I been thinking about what I am eating? Why do I take a few steps forward in the right direction to only slide back ten more. Why can’t I get my motivation back?
I don’t know the answers to these questions, but I have been thinking about them a lot recently.
I have to confess that I have been eating HORRIBLY for a lot longer than I would like to admit. Right before Christmas I felt like I was back in charge and then Christmas got here and I lost all my motivation. I don’t know what happened or even when it really happened. It just snuck up on me.
I spend a lot of time reading weight loss blogs, motivational blogs, healthy eating blogs and I think back to the times when I was that person. I was doing those things and they were second nature. I didn’t really even have to think about it or focus on it, it just happened.
I want that back
I will get that back.
I come on here often talking about my goals and what I am going to do or what I want to do…and this week I need to focus on one thing and one thing only.
THINKING BEFORE I EAT!
Things I need to think about before I eat:
~ Does this benefit me or my body in a positive manner?
~ Am I eating for the right reasons? Am I hungry or am I feeling some other emotion?
~ If I am at work…I need to think and remember that I don’t NEED to eat any of the stuff that comes out of the kitchen. While it is good, it is not good for me.
Things I need to do tonight and the rest of the nights this week…
~ Prepare my food ahead of time.
~ Pack my lunches and snacks
So that is my one things to focus on this week…
If the other things happen, they happen. It will be an added bonus if I get my water and exercise in.
Here is to thinking before I eat…
The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time. ~Abraham Lincoln
The drop in my gas bill :) $40 compared to $65 = ONE HAPPY JANNA!
So last week I got a new to me Pontiac G6 and I am very happy with my purchase! I was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee and while I loved that car it was about to start hitting the problem phase. And it also cost a FORTUNE to drive…
Sarah and I took the new ride for a little tour of Austin landmarks…
So there you have it…the new ride! I love it! And yes…I know I am a dork!
Today I spent the day with my niece Sarah…we had lots of fun and I can’t pick just one…so you get more than one!
I am linking up to my buddy Mamarazzi today…because I simply LOVE this concept and well…I love her!
What made me happy this week?
~ My Happiness 365 project is bringing me joy each and every day…just to find something in the day that makes me smile or makes me happy…it is well worth it!
Monday ~ Tuesday ~ Wednesday ~ Thursday ~ Friday
~ Reese….how can this face not make you happy? I love that she is always so happy to be with me…
~ I love my new to me car that I got this week…I AM going to take pictures of it today!
~ I LOVE this weather right now…it is crystal clear outside…a PERFECT day for a hike!
~ I am HAPPY that I am up and getting things done on a Saturday morning…the dishes are washed, the clothes are in the dryer…you get the point!
~ The weekly Country Countdown is on…it is my Saturday thing to watch the Top 20 videos…I don’t necessarily watch…but it is on!
~ I am happy that I am alive and well and people love me!
It was called ~ All the Single Ladies…
I confess that I LOVE my new to me car...and as we speak it is being detailed and looked over :)
I confess that I am really excited about Mamarazzi's pink swap...and really excited about getting to know my partner Aubrey!
I confess that my oldest niece Sarah is coming over tonight to help me get organized...we will be cleaning and purging our little hearts out tonight.
I confess tomorrow we will play HARD! Including a hike and possibly a movie!
I confess that I love the Sara Evans station on Pandora...
I must confess I have been super lazy this week...I don't know what my problem is but I need to snap out of it.
I confess my eating sucks!
I confess that I read lots of blogs but suck at commenting...I am really trying to get better about it!
I confess that I love Reese to pieces :) and I have lots of cute pictures from this week...
I confess when I get home I will add pictures to this post!
Happy Friday Ya'll
