Sunday, July 31, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 212

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We had brunch at Chez Zee…and I was snapping some shots…I really loved this one.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 211

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Best part of Saturday was spending time with people I consider family…and man was it ever fun to have some yummy foods!

This was homemade strawberry shortcake with biscuit…OMG!

Friday, July 29, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 210

I love when great friends go out of your way to help you get your car fixed…THANK YOU Michael and Misty…and as an added bonus I got to see these two handsome young men Smile

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 209

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Sometimes we have to take one for the team and try new creations at work…Cantaloupe, Basil and Vodka…it was HORRIBLE…but someone had to do it Smile

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 208

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Out and about in Austin…

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 207

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I REALLY love my photography classes…from learning how to use my camera…to seeing the world in a different way…

I have a problem...

I need to institute a new rule in my own home...

in my bedroom.  I can't shut my brain or the tv off at night...and it is leading to not enough sleep...

And we both know what happens when you don't get enough sleep!

No getting up to work out...

No getting up to prepare your food for the day...

Sometimes No getting up and feeling pretty....

No getting up leads to a bad start to the day...

So...I am going to go for this...


I might even go as far as giving away my tv that I have in my bedroom...that way I can't watch it :)

Thank you Google for the images :)

Monday, July 25, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 206

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Rainier Cherries…OMG!

My Weekend...

I had a great weekend...well except for Sunday when I decided to sleep the day away instead of getting things done...now I must fill my weeknights with errands that were meant for yesterday...DARN IT!


Loved...thought it was funny and just what I needed on a Friday evening :)



Started and finished this amazing book...CAN'T wait for book club...

On Sunday...I slept and slept and slept...and then got up for this...


Pretty funny...

This weekend I also moved back into my apartment after house & dog sitting for over a week...I sure do miss Ms. Olivia...but I am glad her momma is back!

Now...after work I must complete a to do list a mile long...and get in a 5 mile walk...preferably AFTER the sun goes down :)

How was your weekend?

Thank you for the images google

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 205

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Froyo and Horrible Bosses with great friends…PERFECT!

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 204

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New bracelet with a great quote…

“To accomplish great things we must not only act but also BELIEVE”

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 202

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Book Club Smile

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 201

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This face is so sweet after a long day…

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 200

A lunchtime pedi with LuAnn…perfect!

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Tired

Someone recently asked me how exhausting it was to pretend that I am happy and ok all the time…

The truth?

It is exhausting.

I pretend that I am ok.  I pretend that I am happy.  I pretend that people don’t hurt me.  I pretend a lot of my life away.

I am tired.

Tired of my body hurting from all the bad things I keep doing to it over and over again.

Tired of pretending that I have it all together.

I don’t.  I am a mess.

But that stops…

I have to gain control over my life.  It is after all…MY LIFE and I really do want nothing more than to be happy and content in my own skin.

I WILL BE HAPPY!

Small steps…

1st step…Admit that I have a problem. 

I have a problem with food.  I am out of control lately.  Totally and utterly out of control.

2nd step…Actually be strong and brave enough to DO something about it.  I am going to work on a plan that my friend Stacey actually worked up for me.  She gave me all the tools I need.  I now need to use them.

3rd step…TAKE STEPS.  I have a breast cancer walk in about 2 months.  I have a 1/2 marathon in October.  I have all these events coming up.  Things that I am very passionate about and I don’t want to let myself or anyone else down.

I have friends that stand behind me and with me.  I need to use my friends in my time of need.  This is my time of need.  I need to take control before I go so far backwards that I can’t see my way to the light. 

My request…if you live near me…please reach out.  Help me find my way back to me.  Don’t let me keep hiding away.  Make me get out and enjoy life again…

I promise that my next post will come soon…and it will be happier…Janna will get her groove back.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 199

Do NOT drool on your computer!

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We had a YUMMY fantastic Sushi dinner…I was trying to do my photography class homework…I redid it with another subject the next day. 

a busy week

this week

Monday – photography class homework, happiness project catch up…and serious thoughts put into words

Tuesday – 3 hour photography class & pedicure with LuAnn

Wednesday – Therapy and Working out

Thursday – Working out and Book Club Smile

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Friday – Friends with Benefits Movie & Working Out

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Saturday – Olivia’s Momma comes home Smile

All week I get to spend time with these two girls…

and we are having fun!

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What do you have going on this week?

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 197

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Iced Dark Chocolate Latte…HOLY YUM!

Friday, July 15, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 196

It is going to be a fun week with these two cuties!

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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 195

Sometimes it is fun to get sent to the grocery store for work…makes the car smell good Smile

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 194

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Three of my favorites came out with new stuff on the same day…yeah I still like to actually buy the discs…

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 193

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I am loving my Tuesday night photography class…

I am in love with learning!

Monday, July 11, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 192

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Thank you REI for an informative class on bicycle maintenance Smile

Shame



I don't even know how to write what I feel right now...

I am disgusted with myself...I can't seem to get it together...

BUT I HAVE TOO...if I don't...I will be right back where I started all those years ago.

I worked too hard to get back there.

SO TODAY...IT STOPS!  I have to get back to me.

Right now, I am so unhappy with myself, with my body.

I find excuses to not be around others because I am ASHAMED of what I have done to myself.

Shame is a very rough emotion...and I am ready for it to take a hike!

I am ready to get started.

Here is to me.



Images via Pintrest

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 191

One day I will remember to take a picture with the people I am with…I had a fun afternoon with two great friends…Lu & Drew.  The one thing I did take a picture of was the Bloody Mary…

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 190

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Look at all these beautiful women…it was a fun day!

Friday, July 8, 2011

Happiness 365 - Day 189

 

When one is under the weather…a sweet girl ALWAYS makes you feel better.

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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 188

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Etsy is a very dangerous and fun thing Smile

78 Days

78 Days...that is how many days are left until Amy & I start walking in Washington D.C.

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Can you believe it?  It is getting here quickly!  I forgot to mention in my last email that the walk is September 23-25.

I am headed in the right direction...but I still have a ways to go!  So far some fabulous friends and family have helped me raise nearly $400.

Can you spare $20 to help me get to my goal of $2300?  In return you get a pretty hand written note and updates from training and from the actual walk :)

I appreciate all you do to help me help others!

In other news...you can send us mail!

You’ve Got Mail 
There’s nothing like a letter from a loved one to inspire you to keep going. Your friends, family and supporters can write a letter to you, which we’ll deliver to you on the event at the 3-Day Camp Post Office.

Send letters to:
3-Day for the Cure PO
ATTN: INSERT NAME OF PARTICIPANT
P.O. Box 417 
Gore, VA 22637

Until next time...

Janna

My Website: http://the3day.org/goto/jannagoestodc

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 187

My man…Marc Broussard!

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 186

You have NO idea how excited I was to start my Photography Class…it is definitely a bucket list item…can’t wait to learn as much as possible!

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Monday, July 4, 2011

Happiness 365 – Day 185

A very Happy 4th of July indeed…

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Sunday, July 3, 2011