Paige

Idol Top 3

2009-05-13T15:52:00.000-07:00

I'm really bummed because I wrote a very profound review of last night and I thought it posted but I just checked and it didn't!! So here is a short review:

Danny 1- alright. Stupid pick from Paula
Kris 1- good. Great pick
Adam 1- good pick but didn't like the melody change...he looked better except for the nail polish

Danny 2- great
Kris 2- the best ever
Adam 2- hated it....ruined one of my favorite songs with his creepiness

Top 4

2009-05-05T18:37:00.000-07:00

I have to say that this week's show was kind of blah for me. I know it was supposed to be exciting rock week but I can't help it...blahhhhh

Adam- creepy Adam was back this week. Hated his shimmy, his striped pants, and his necklace with the lock. And I hated the first song. I don't think Zeppelin is my kind of music but i really just hated it. sorry.

Allison- I thought she did better than last week, hated the mullet she had going on, and I hated her outfits. Both of them. I am full of hate tonight evidently. But I thought she sounded pretty good.

Kris and Danny duet- ehhhh. I thought Danny was definitely better than Kris, but I thought Kris looked more comfortable on stage. I really liked the harmonies but I agree that it was just kind of boring.

Kris- sigh. I was worried about him and I thought he did better than expected but not great. I don't know if he's going to make it to next week. very very sad

Danny- I really really liked Danny's song until the very last note. I agree that it was like a horror movie scream. And I hated his vest and pinstripe pants. But overall I liked it.

Adam and Allison- is it obvious to anyone but me that the idol people want these 2 in the top 2? I thought they did great together and I think she kind of toned him down a little bit. hated the outfits....they are trying way too hard to look rock'n'roll!

Idol Top 5

2009-04-28T18:10:00.000-07:00

Wow I loved Rat Pack night!! I still don't understand how Jamie Foxx applied but I thought he did a great job! here are my reviews:

Kris- I have to say he was not at his best in my opinion! I know it's horrible....but I still love him and as my mom says "He is cute as pie!"

Allison- I thought she looked great tonight...love the low lights in her hair. Unfortunately I thought she screamed the song...again..and I didn't really like the phrasing of the song..and I think she should probably go on home this week.

Matt- I still LOVE Matt!!! And I thought this might have been his best performance so far. I do wish he played the piano again but I thought it was fantastic!

Danny- first half was boring and the second half was AWESOME!

Adam- Once again I find myself slightly disturbed watching Adam. I didn't like the entrance and I didn't like the suit. When I listen to his voice I think it is great but I can't concentrate on anything else but his creepiness!!! And the tongue was the worst I think I have ever seen! It's hard for me to judge him

April in Pictures

2009-04-27T14:17:00.001-07:00

Oops these are totally out of order! Oh well............

Hula Hut in Austin at TSHA

After our presentation

This is a really bad picture and I can't get it off of here!!!!!!!

Idol Top 7

2009-04-15T17:07:00.000-07:00

I know I am late with this post...thanks Aunt Ruthie for point out that I am a slacker! I don't remember the order but.....

1. Allison- I actually liked her a lot this week. That used to be one of my favorite songs so I really liked it. But I think she still looks a little too rough for me.

2. Danny- same old same old from Danny this week. He sounded great but I am actually getting a little bored with him. He needs to spice it up a bit.

3. Adam- he went back to creepy man mode. I didn't enjoy the weird skipping on the stage and I agree with you Lora about the tongue thing. gross. But of course he can sing and I do look forward to him to see what he's going to do next.

4. Matt- I still love Matt! This wasn't his best vocal performance but I still really think he is talented. I also adore that song but I can't help but remember when Chris Daughtry sang it and it was unbelievable. I wonder if that was the week he got voted off....

5. Anoop- ehhh. It might be his week to leave. He had the sweaty lip thing again so it was hard for me to concentrate on his singing.

6. Kris- I didn't know the song but I really liked his performance. It was a little slow at the beginning but I think that was just the song.

7. Lil- ugh it is time for this girl to go! But I think she might get to stay one more week. You can't over sing The Rose. Nope. Sorry!

Alright that's all I got. LATER!

Idol Top 8

2009-04-08T13:45:00.000-07:00

I watched this late last night and yes I did get to see Adam bc I am super smart and set the DVR to always go over about 7 minutes.

In Summary:

1. Danny- great again but I think a little forgettable this week. And I have a theory that when you go first you will be in the bottom three. We'll see.

2. Kris- good but not as good as last week

3. Scott- yuck i think he really may go this time. I thought it was a bad song choice as well

4. Lil- I agreed with everything they said but I didn't think they needed to keep beating her over the head about it. I think she will be in the bottom three

5. Anoop- I really liked his performance and I thought he sang it well. He's still not my favorite but I think he should stay longer than SCOTT!

6. Allison- that is one of my favorite songs and I think that she over sang it. I know she's great and all but she just doesn't do it for me. I agree with Simon that she's not very likable

7. Matt- I LOVE MATT!! I thought he was fantastic! He just is so comfortable on stage it's amazing. He has a killer voice too.

8. Adam- That song reminds me of this really scary CSI episode so I was kind of scared the whole time but I thought he did great. He might actually win this thing...and I can't decide how I feel about that.

On another note....has anyone noticed how they are lip syncing all of the group numbers this year??? I HATE that! Just wondering if anyone agrees

Idol Top 9

2009-03-31T19:11:00.000-07:00

QUICK:

Anoop- he's turned a corner for me this week....going down down down. I thought he was cocky and lame. My mom's quote of the week "We don't need a mustache from you Anoop."

Megan- UGH I am so ready for her to go home. What happened to her last name Corkrey? Why is she just Megan Joy now? I don't like that

Danny- fantastic...he had gone down a little last week for me but he's back! Loved it

Allison- yuck I hated her outfit and I thought she was screaming the song. She will do better next week I'm sure

Scott- I will say that this was probably the performance that I have enjoyed the most from him. He still needs to go though but I don't think he will

Matt- I liked it! I was tired of the R&B Matt and I liked the change. I don't know why they gave him such a hard time...he is still soooo much more talented than some of the others. He wasn't as good as last week so who knows what will happen to him. He totally does not deserve to go home.

Lil- I am really getting tired of her....she is good but oh so boring. And has she ever heard of Spanx?

Adam- I realized after he was finished that I was holding my breath the whole time. I have to say he is growing on me but I still find myself nervous when he is performing that he might stop and lick the camera. But he does have a darn good voice.

Kris- bravo little Kris!! I thought this was his best week yet! He definitely had the moment he was hoping for. He is getting better and better every week. love him

I think that........Megan or Anoop will go home this week. It's a guessing game at this point. I will be in Austin until Saturday for a speech convention so I will talk to you all later! Have a good week!

Sunday's Supper

2009-03-29T18:17:00.001-07:00

I don't know what happened with the picture!

Chicken Fajitas and Black Bean Salad

I'm sure you all already have a better recipe for this, but I like it so I'm putting it on here just in case!

Chicken Fajitas (about 5 points each)

1 lb chicken tenderloins

1/2 can rotel (the mexican kind with the chiles)

Tortillas of your choice (I used

2% milk Mexican cheese

Fajita seasoning packet

Cook the chicken on the stove in a little olive oil until the chicken is mostly done, then pour in the 1/2 can rotel (you could probably use the whole can if you want) and 1/2 packet of the seasoning packet. Then cook until there isn't any liquid left in the pan. Heat up your tortillas, add the chicken and some of the tomatoes and a sprinkle of cheese and then you're done!

Black Bean Salad (this makes a lot and I calculated 8 servings at 200 calories or 4 points each, but it could easily be 10 servings at 3 points each)

Adapted from the back of the can of Bush's Black Beans

2 15 oz. cans black beans, drained

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

1/2 red onion, chopped

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tbsp cilantro, chopped

1 avocado, choppped

The juice of 1 lime

1/4 cup olive oil (after I made it I realized you could probably use less and save a lot of calories and points. Next time I think I'll try half of that amount and see...then I could always add more later)

5 tbsps red wine vinegar

1/2 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

salt and pepper to taste

Basically, you just chop up everything and mix it together, then pour in the wet ingredients and the spices and mix it up again! Yum!!!

I used this as a dip, but you could easily eat it without the chips....I just always have to throw some baked chips in there somewhere. I'm trying to sneak vegetables into my diet as much as I can, and I would never eat peppers and onions otherwise. I should have calculated the points beforehand, because with the chips this was an 11 point dinner, which is about 3 points over my normal dinner. I think tomorrow when I eat it I will just leave off the chips and eat a little less of the salad.

Stellan

2009-03-25T19:27:00.000-07:00

For any of you who read a lot of random blogs, you have probably heard of MckMama....the button on the right is a link to her blog. Please read it and pray for her sweet baby Stellan. I started reading her blog a long time ago when she was pregnant with Stellan and she is inspirational to read....so please take a look when you have time!

Idol Top 10

2009-03-25T19:02:00.000-07:00

Let me first say that I hated Idol being on Wednesday this week. As for my review:

Matt- I thought that was a brave song choice and that he did have a few pitch problems but I thought it was greatness. And he is getting better every week in my opinion. He may be my new favorite

Kris- man is he cute or what? I thought he was really good but I think he was a little forgettable this week....he needs to show that he can come out and wow us

Anoop- I think he has a great voice but I agree that he needs to do something different other than just copying the original singer's version of the song. But overall I thought he was really good and he had on a lot of different clothes so he was probably very hot

Scott- ....sigh.....I thought he was better this week than last week but I thought it was super corny. And it was weird with the back up singers right next to him they kept distracting me. That is one of my favorite songs...actually my favorite version is by the dixie chicks and it was just boring to me. He should go home but he probably won't. And whoever is dressing him needs to cut it out and get serious.

Megan- oh Megan where did you go? I thought she actually did better this week and she looked beautiful but when she messes up another one of my favorite songs (Mary I always think of you when I hear that song) it just kind of ruins my night! I thought her voice sounded pretty good but again I was distracted by the awkward movements and the really bad arrangement. She probably will be in the bottom three this week.

Michael- um yeah that wasn't so good. He was totally oversinging but I think that was Smoky's (smokey's?) fault. He is probably the nicest guy in the world but he just can't really compete with the rest of these boys this year. I think he will be successful in country music though and I think he might go home this week.

Lil- Okay I feel like we have heard and seen a performance like that a million times on this show. She needs to change it up and wow us soon or I think she's done. I agreed with the judges that the song was too fast...I think she could have been amazing if she had sung a slow version of that song. She could potentially be in the bottom three.

Adam- I was surprised that Simon didn't make fun of his look this week. I have a hard time with Adam because one week I hate him and then the next week I love him. So this was a love week for me. I loved the arrangement of the song and I love how he didn't make out with the camera this week and his voice was also amazing. Sammy does that make you happy?

Danny- I still love you Danny but that wasn't my favorite....I didn't necessarily think it was awkward and clumsy but I thought it was predictable from him. I liked last weeks wow much better. He is definitely good and is comfortable on stage and I love him for it!

Allison- I have to say that she is totally the best girl this year and probably the best young girl that has ever been on the show. She reminds me a lot of Kelly Clarkson but not quite as likable for some reason. I still haven't pinpointed why. She needs to hold the mic away from her face a little bit more...she sounded a little muffled to me at times. But she definitely killed that song this week. Hated the outfit though

Goodnight....gotta go watch Lost and get more confused!

Sunday's Supper on Monday

2009-03-23T18:20:00.000-07:00

I've been meaning to post more recipes on this blog because I am trying to cook more, but I have been too lazy! But here is one that I made last night and had again for dinner tonight. I hope you like it! And beware because you could get injured like me opening a can of pineapple!

Grilled Jerk Chicken, Aloha Rice, and Roasted Broccoli:

Grilled Jerk Chicken (about 3-4 points each):

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts

olive oil

Jerk seasoning (I use McCormick)

I made these on the grill- I just rubbed a little olive oil on each side of the chicken, then sprinkled some of the seasoning ( a little goes a long way) and then grilled them for about 8 minutes on each side or until they are getting some nice grill marks. *Optional*- throw a few pineapple rings on the grill and sprinkle them with some of the jerk seasoning also- yummy!

Aloha Rice (recipe courtesy Sandra Lee)

Makes 6-8 servings- 6 points each if 6 servings, 4 points if 8 servings

1 cup light coconut milk

3/4 cup pineapple juice

1 8 oz can pinapple chunks in juice

2 cups white or brown rice

Pour the coconut milk, pineapple juice, and the pineapple chunks with the juice into a saucepan, bring to a boil, let boil for about 2 minutes. Then remove from burner, add the rice, and let sit for about 7 minutes and enjoy!

Roasted Broccoli -about 1 point depending on the amount of oil and cheese you use. (this doesn't go with the others but I am trying to eat more green veggies!) Makes 4 servings

I just cut up 2 heads of broccoli, drizzled them with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, then put them in the oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Then I sprinkled them with a little bit of parmesan cheese and cooked them for 10 more minutes.

Random

2009-03-19T14:44:00.000-07:00

We got to see William last weekend and he is sooooo cute and funny! He has the best personality and he let me take just a few pictures! Hiding from Aunt Paige behind the pillows
I meant to put this one second but it was the good one

This is a pout because I moved Mr. Potato Head out of the picture

So I am boycotting the gym today. I am just TIRED and I already have my pajamas on. I don't think I ever posted anything about finishing THE CHALLENGE. It was over on the 6th. Well I finished it actually with 52 workouts in 60 days....and a 6 pound loss which was good considering that was what I gained over Christmas. It really stinks that it only took me about a week to gain that and then 2 months to lose it. NOT FAIR! I still have at least 20 pounds to go until I meet my goal which at this rate is going to be an eternity! But that's okay I will keep trying!

I've had a few random thoughts that I've been meaning to post and haven't had time so here we go:

1. How much do I love Kelly Clarkson's new CD??? THIIIIISSSS MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it and her so much right now! I love the fact that she lives in Mansfield, that she goes up and down with her weight just like me, that every song on this album is different, and that she can kick butt with her voice. AND that she writes most of her music. My favorite right now from the new album is Cry, which I have added to my playlist on the right! Listen and enjoy!

2. Is LOST driving anyone crazy or is it just me? I love it but I think they have quite a bit to wrap up before it's supposed to be over this May. It's just like they keep introducing new issues without resolving any of the old ones. And did I miss what happened to Daniel Faraday? And Aaron? And does anyone else think that Miles is the video guy's son? I just keep getting more and more confused.

3. Do I really need to sign up for facebook? I keep putting it off and everyone I know keeps yelling at me because I don't have one.

4. I am SOOOO excited about my trip to the Bahamas! Just thought I'd mention that....

Okay I'm done...sorry for the randomness!

Idol Top 12

2009-03-17T18:06:00.000-07:00

I'm making it shorter this week:

Michael- I think it was fun but a little boring...he's got a great smile though

Allison- she has a great voice but something about her bothers me. Maybe it's that she is 16 and annoying.

Kris- HOTTIE!!! And he has a great voice. That's one of my favorite Garth Brooks songs and I thought it was awesome.

Lil- I had to rewind and listen to Simon say "Little" over and over. That was greatness. And her song was okay. She won't go home though.

Adam- I was sooooo uncomfortable watching that. I almost had to close my eyes. I had a Constantine flashback when he was trying to make out with the camera.

Scott- sorry honey but I think it's your time to go. Again, the talent on the piano is amazing but the voice just isn't there for me.

Alexis- I liked her this week- and she IS NOT DIRTY! I don't know why they are wanting her to be dirty and naughty and she's trying to pretend that she is when she is NOT! And now for a new feature- Mom's comment of the week- "She needs to get that crap out of her hair."

Danny- I LOVE me some Danny Gokey! I love the song choice, Hated the outfit. He is fabulous.

Anoop- he's back! I still like Anoop! The boy can definitely sing if he picks good songs....I love that song and I think of Elvis when I hear it and not Willie.

Megan- better than last week...hated the dress....I still wonder why she has those tattoos. I would like to ask her. I thought she did okay...probably good enough to stay in the competition. And she does get props for singin when she's sick.

Matt G- HE was my favorite tonight! I LOVE him! He is very talented and I'm glad he stepped it up tonight. Definitely his best.

A few overall comments:
1. The makeup artist on this show is awesome (except for on Megan)
2. Why are they all talking back? Are they told to do this? I hate it.
3. Way to go boys for picking some Carrie Underwood songs! I love her and I love them for it!
4. I hated Kara's dress.

GOODNIGHT!

Idol Top 13

2009-03-10T19:44:00.000-07:00

I really am tired and don't have much time so here is a quick brief post about this week. They are probably out of order:

1. Lil Rounds- I couldn't listen to her because I was concentrating on her horrible white 80s big bottom pants and awful shirt and pink eyeshadow. But I'm sure she was good.

2. Scott- I know it probably makes me a jerk but I think he should probably go home this week! I think he's super talented at the piano and I do think he's a nice guy and a good role model but his voice is just average! He should go and be a motivational speaker or something. Sorry!

3. Jasmine- boring and blah she should go home too

4. Michael- I like him but I didn't think he was quite as good as they did. But he has a nice voice. And his little girl is a cutie.

5. Danny- I agree with Simon- great vocal and hideous dancing. I still think he's the best and all of the people who think he's milking the fact that he's a widower (?) can get over it. It's a part of his life that AI is going to ask him about it because it's interesting.

6. Anoop- I Love Anoop! I thought that he was cute and his song was pretty good- they tell them to sing MJ songs and then they think that it sounds karoake when they do a popular song....and if they do an unknown song they lose too. Everyone can't do a David Cook Billie Jean cover.... And Simon was WAY too mean to him....he was really not that bad. I also love his parents. But hello can we get the boy some tweezers or wax? Seriously

7. Allison- didn't love her this week but still think she has an awesome voice. She just shouldn't talk. Especially about not being a cutter.

8. Kris- I LOVE KRIS!! It could be because he's hot with the guitar but also has an awesome voice. I think he needs to stay around for a while. I also love him because he's the only one of the 13 that was not featured in the Hollywood round.

9. Jorge- can you say boooooooorrrrring?! Maybe I just didn't know that song very well. I thought he sang well on it though and I thought Simon was too mean to him. Again....tweezers please!

10. Adam- I can't decide if I like him or not-I think I'm leaning towards yes. I think he can sing and is very different and is definitely comfortable on stage...also is he gay? Not that it matters but I can't tell...

11. Matt- I love Matt but thought he was kind of boring this week- but he's totally talented and you know I love the piano bar singers so I have to love Matt

12. Alexis- Okay I HATE her look. They told her to look more dirty and she is taking it to the extreme. She has an awesome voice but I don't think she knows who she is yet

13. Megan- I actually forgot Megan and had to go look up who was left- what does that say? I like Megan's voice and I think she's beautiful but I am tired of her corkscrew dance and I think she's going to be getting old pretty soon. And Rockin Robin? really????

That was longer than I had planned! goodnight!

This is a tough one....

2009-03-03T19:38:00.000-08:00

...to predict. I was totally bored by this week's idol. I am going to attempt to predict but keep in mind that the ones I predict are not who I hope will make it. Thank you and goodnight

1. Lil Rounds
2. Scott (blind guy)
3. Kendall (I had Kristen and then deleted it and wrote Kendall, just fyi)

I know I have been having a total lack of pictures on this blog and I will try to work on that this week. goodnight again

I was almost right!

2009-02-26T18:32:00.001-08:00

Hey 2 out of 3 isn't bad especially when you like the third! I am almost psychic. I added a playlist to my blog but I don't have time right now to really pick my favorite songs....so I just added a few from the top of my head. Do y'all hate playlists? If anyone cares let me know. Have a great Friday!

Idol Week 2

2009-02-25T19:01:00.001-08:00

Well all I can say about this week is blahhhh. I'm definitely not as excited about anyone as I am about Danny. But I will pick the 3 that I think should make it through:

1. Allison pink hair
2. Megan tattoo
3. Adam black nail polish

And I also like the guy that I had never seen before...Kris I think. but I don't think he'll make it. I used to like Matt (the welder) but his bald sweaty head kind of turned me off and I don't think I can look at that every week. That's mean but true.

You will NEVER guess what I saw today coming back from lunch.....we were driving down Green Oaks/Meadowbrook right by the Chicken Express for you who know the area....and there was a man walking down the street with a dog on a leash and...............wait for it............................

A SNAKE WRAPPED AROUND HIS SHOULDERS!!!

Can you believe the crazy we have going on around here?! A snake! Seriously! And it was a very long, thick, ugly monster of a snake. I almost crashed the car trying to do a double take. I guess that's what he wanted....attention. Why else would you walk around with a snake around your neck? Snakes don't need to go for walks. You can't go into the Target or the Chicken Express with a snake. Unbelievable. Goodbye.

#4

2009-02-20T14:35:00.000-08:00

So I have booked my trip to the Bahamas!! I'm super excited! April 18-22 my 2 friends and I will be going to Grand Bahama Island! So I have 2 months to keep working out to get one-piece swimsuit ready. Not bikini ready. So we will consider #4 on my list checked off!

Yesterday at work I had the following conversation with an 82 y/o patient with "suspected" dementia. You be the judge...

Me: "Why don't you tell me some of your favorite foods...." trying to elicit naming

Him: "Worms"

Me: "Don't be silly you don't eat worms!"

Him: "Yes I do, sometimes I use them as a seasoning."

Thank you very much.....

yay!!

2009-02-18T18:09:00.000-08:00

I'm so glad Danny made it!!! And my other pick Michael made it too so that was fantastic. I think that Alexis is good but I don't enjoy her look. I feel sorry for Anoop :(

On another note, if you refer to my post about what I want to do in 2009 I belive that #4 was to go on a cool trip....I am in the process of arranging a trip to the Bahamas! YAY!!! I will let you know when it's final!

Two Words:

2009-02-17T19:08:00.001-08:00

DANNY GOKEY!!

Today at work....

2009-02-13T18:45:00.000-08:00

I actually said these words:

"How did you glue your hand to your eyebrow?"

I think that I'm going to make this a new feature on my blog. Maybe my only feature. I know I say some of the weirdest things at work and I really need to start writing them down. This was actually not said to a patient, it was said to our neuropsychologist!! HA! And it was a very realistic explanation that included model airplanes or boats or something like that.

I know I haven't blogged in a while but guess what will make me blog more???? AMERICAN IDOL! I have to say I am not quite as excited about it this year as I have been in season's past, but I do have 2 early favorites....Danny whose wife died and the oil roughneck I think his name is Michael. I honestly can't remember the names of any of the girls except for the one that I HATE who I will leave out of this post. Have a great weekend!

In 2009....

2009-01-05T17:21:00.000-08:00

I would like to do a few things. These are not technically resolutions because we all know how those turn out. But this is more of a "To Do List" of things I would like to do in no particular order:

1. Finish paying off credit card debt (hopefully this will be done in April or May!)
2. Buy a house
3. Clean out my car regularly
4. Go on a cool trip
5. Make some fried chicken
6. Buy some new tennis shoes that I love as much as my old ones
7. Make it to my goal weight (still not sure what that is could be anywhere from 10 to 25 more pounds)
8. Learn how to use all of my camera's features
9. Go to the outlets in San Marcos (different from the cool trip)
10. Send out more cards to people for birthdays, etc. (really really bad at this one...get that from my mom)
11. Return things when I don't really love them
12. Get some pictures actually printed out instead of leaving them on the stupid computer or memory card
13. Stay up later
14. Make a new friend
15. Make up my own recipe for something

Okay that's enough. I think I could keep going but I think I have already gotten myself in pretty deep here. I will keep you posted as I can cross things of my list. BYE!

I did not forget....

2009-01-05T17:13:00.000-08:00

about THE CHALLENGE! So I did not meet my own challenge, BUT I was only 2 workouts away! Can you believe it?!? So close yet so far. If I had only counted earlier I think I would have made it. Well THE CHALLENGE part 2 is about to begin tomorrow. Same rules apply- 45 workouts in 60 days. And a "workout" consists of 30 minutes of any extra physical activity. Please join in if you would like. Some of my work peeps are going to join me this time so that should make it interesting. I think there are 6 of us so far so I can't lose or I'm going to have to buy at least 2 of them a drink because they are super workout fiends and they will probably do 60 in 60 days. If anyone would like to join me feel free! Have a good week!

My Top 10 reasons.....

2008-12-29T17:11:00.000-08:00

....that I gained weight over Christmas week. Actually I don't know for sure that I gained because I am refusing to weigh until next Saturday. That is partly because I have to work this Saturday and partly because I need at least that long to detox. Anyway, on with the list:

10. Chex Mix- I made the KB version with Tobasco this year. And KB I can't do your "I just shake in some" method. Last year it was so hot I cried so this year I measured and I am using 4 teaspoons of tobasco. And I also put 1.5 times all of the other spices, double the amount of nuts, and add in 2 handfuls of cheez-its.

9. Real Dr. Pepper- for some reason my mind decided that since I was eating everything in sight I might as well go all out and drink DP like it was water. It was fantastic though. No regrets.

8. Breakfast- sausage sausage sausage everywhere! Sausage ball muffins, sausage biscuits, sausage and egg casserole....and of course a good Cracker Barrel breakfast to mix it up a little bit

7. Going out to eat with friends and family- the aforementioned Cracker Barrel, Pei Wei, Mi Chula's, pizza on Christmas Eve, Birraporetti's..there are probably more but I can't remember them now. They were all fabulous!

6. Parties- 4 Christmas parties and 2 birthday parties...do ya think I just had veggies? you're right, no way!

5. Rolls- I can't have just one

4. Casseroles- I made hashbrown casserole and mom made corn casserole- very similar ingredients- starch, cream of something soup, sour cream, butter, cheese, and a crumbly topping make for cheesy creamy goodness for days

3. Deviled Eggs- I seriously could eat a dozen deviled eggs without blinking. I love those things so much and I'm glad I ate so many because they were amazing.

2. The Perfect Chocolate Cake- not because I made it but that was really the name of the recipe. And it required weird things like sifting and separating eggs and making your own whip cream and putting the hot icing saucepan in a bowl of ice cubes and mixing it for like 5 minutes. Was it worth it? Um can you say it was half a cake worth it?

1. Fudge- I can't explain the fudge this year. Every year Mom and I make it together and we never know how it's going to turn out even though we use the same recipe (the one with marshmallow creme). Sometimes it's too hard, sometimes it doesn't firm up, you just never know. But this year? This year it was yummy fudgy chocolatey creamy smooth but not hard heaven in your mouth. I can't say how many pieces I had because I didn't count. But it was so awesome that I would do it all over again. Fudge and chocolate cake? That's right, don't judge me.

2008-12-28T15:13:00.000-08:00

I'm boycotting writing captions because I just wrote a bunch and went to post and then the whole thing froze up on me....so here are some Christmas pics and they can speak for themselves!! We had a great time!

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-26T18:48:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to say a quick Merry Christmas to everyone! I am trying to sort through my pictures and will probably post them tomorrow. I hope everyone had a great holiday and hope to see you soon! (BTW my hair has totally gotten lighter than when I first got it done)

RED HAIR!!

2008-12-10T17:13:00.000-08:00

Well I know I'm posting this without a picture but I just wanted to let everyone know not to be shocked if you see me on the street because my hair is totally daaarrrk red! At least I think it's dark. I was tired of the highlights for a little while and told Ian to do whatever he wanted and I ended up with dark red and I love it! I can't take a pic right now because I am totally gross from the gym. Speaking of the gym I think I am behind on The Challenge. I'm not sure because I haven't counted lately but I missed quite a few days last week because of stupid work. I kind of don't want to count it up because if I'm behind I would probably just give up altogether. So I'm not counting. Not yet anyway. And I didn't lose any weight this week either because of Thanksgiving. But I didn't gain either so that was actually very exciting! My goal is to lose 3.7 more pounds just by the end of the month so I can be at an even 40. But it's getting really hard to lose right now so we'll see! I hope everyone is having a great week and is not as busy as I am! Talk to you soon!

OH and a quick Congratulations to my 2 friends Sarah M. And Sarah L. for their pregnancies! Both are due in July! I don't know if you read this but I wish you well and can't wait to see the little babies!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-29T18:35:00.000-08:00

A little late Thanksgiving post....Mom and I went down to the well known De Leon, TX for my dad's family's Thanksgiving reunion. We always used to go when we were growing up and we haven't been for 3 years so it was a fun time! Then after that we came home and had a little mini-Thanksgiving which was too big even though we tried to make it small. So I am sitting here feeling like a big balloon but it was all very yummy and worth it! I will be starting food detox week tomorrow! This is my dad's sister-my Aunt Ann- any family resemblance?
This is my dad's Aunt Hazel- she is 94 and still very feisty! She's the oldest member of the Preston's. She has always organized the reunion and she was in the hospital last year so it was good to see her back to her old fun.

Minor Success

2008-11-24T16:58:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to post a quick note for those of you who may be concerned...I lost 0.8 this week! Hey it's not much but it's more than 0.2! And I lost it just in time to gain it again because of.....cue scary sound effect....THANKSGIVING! My most favorite holiday of all! Anyway, I hope everyone has a great week and I may try to post again soon. BYEBYE!

God is teaching me patience

2008-11-16T18:53:00.000-08:00

Another week of no weight loss....BUT I really think I have been building muscle this week because I have really been lifting more weight. I did workout # 15 today (very fun Everlast Shadow Boxing if you go to 24 hour fitness) so that means I am 1/3 of the way done! Yay!

One of these days the results will come...I just need to learn to be more patient.

Here are some more food finds for you KB:

Little Debbie Nutty Bars- 100 calorie- 2 points- these are the same things that used to come in packages of 2 and now they are just singles....but still very yummy

Weight Watchers Smart Ones Breakfast Quesadillas- 4 points each and you just microwave them!

I am a huge fan of the 100 calorie pack and one of the newest ones out there are the 100-calorie twinkies! It's like the hostess cupcake 100 cal packs but there are three little bite size twinkies. They taste just like twinkies so if you're a fan you will love them! I'm going to stick to my chocolate ones though...

I also wanted to share a recipe this week:

Pumpkin Cupcakes

1 package yellow or spice cake mix
2/3 cup water
1 15 oz can pumpkin (not the pie filling but the actual pumpkin)

Okay this is the complicated part: stir up all the ingredients and pour it into the cupcake pan and bake it according to the box! It's supposed to make 24 cupcakes at 2 points each- I made it into 18 cupcakes and counted them as 3 points each. I have also made this with a chocolate cake mix and it is just as good....they are kind of like muffins...very thick batter. And if you have to have icing you can spread a very thin layer on for an additional point I think. Anyway if anyone decides to make them let me know if you like them! Have a great week!

Sometimes honesty is not the best policy

2008-11-13T17:10:00.000-08:00

I have this really sweet patient that I totally love...she is in her late 60s and had a stroke and is just a really fun lady....until today....

Yesterday I looked like crap and I admit it. I didn't have time to flat iron my hair so I pulled it back and by the end of the day it was going everywhere. But really when you wear scrubs to work you don't care as much anymore. It's just a fact. You basically work in your pajamas all day so what's the point? Anyway yesterday that "nice" lady saw me walk by her at the end of the day and said, "Paige you look really tired. You need to go home." And I was like good idea! See you tomorrow! So today when I had her for therapy she told me that I looked much better today (in my opinion it wasn't that different...hair still back...maybe a little straighter) and that she was worried about me yesterday. And it's nice to have someone worry but there was no reason for it.
So I said: "Come on it wasn't that bad"

and she said: "Oh yeah it was...you looked horrible."

And I was like :"Horrible? Really? I know my hair was a mess but it wasn't that bad."

And she was like..................................................wait for it..............................................................
"IT'S A GOOD THING YOU DIDN'T MEET YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND YESTERDAY BECAUSE HE WOULD HAVE TAKEN ONE LOOK AT YOU AND TURNED AWAY."

SERIOUSLY????????? Do you say that to people??? Even if you have had a stroke that's just wrong. A stroke is no excuse in my opinion for this one. And she's not old enough to get away with it either! I was speechless so I just told her we needed to get to work and we didn't talk about it anymore. Isn't that weird??? Actually it was all kind of funny and I laughed about it after when I was telling my friends at work. But I thought I needed to write this one down so I don't forget it. People say the weirdest things sometimes.

*Challenge Update*

I have worked out 13 times since the challenge began...I probably need to step it up a little bit but I think I'm pretty much on track. I still don't think I'm going to lose any weight this week but you never know!

Video

2008-11-09T18:23:00.000-08:00

I don't know why the video won't work...it took forever to upload but it played on my computer just fine! I tried it again and the same thing happened. I would appreciate any tips!

2008-11-09T17:00:00.000-08:00

I don't know what happened this time with the pictures... I got to spend more time with William this week YAY! And on Thursday we all went to Chuck E. Cheese...I will say he enjoyed it a lot more this time...he even rode a ride and stayed on it the whole time!

Chuck E. Cheese was funny until he got up close to him

CHEEEEEEEESE!!

This one is only funny if you watch the very end....

And for those of you who are keeping track....another loss of 0.2 this week. I can't say that I'm ecstatic about it...but I guess that it will keep adding up. I'm still waiting for my big loss from all of this working out.....if it doesn't happen soon it won't be pretty........

Death Bars

2008-11-02T16:15:00.000-08:00

My mom wanted us to try these pecan squares that she saw on The Barefoot Contessa on food network....so I thought I would try my hand at food photography....I think I should stick to my day job.... First you have to make the cookie crust....more like a butter crust....you have no idea how much butter was in this thing

Then you pat the crust in a huge jelly roll pan and bake it

Then you have to boil A LOT MORE BUTTER and other ingredients to make the topping

IMPORTANT NOTE: I was not able to take a picture of them as we took them out of the oven because there was smoke everywhere and we couldn't see because our eyes were stinging so bad. The contessa forgot to mention that the bars would overflow into the bottom of the oven that would burn and make you think the house was burning down....

The final product!! This recipe made like 80-90 1-inch square bars. I know that sounds like a small bar since I can usually eat a brownie the size of a 4x6 picture. But believe me 1-inch of these was plenty. They are super rich but absolutely fantastic. And what is that pretty serving dish you ask? It is the Cinnabar appetizer tray from Southern Living at Home
You too could get it at 50% off or FREE for having a party in November. Please click on the link above and click on November Specials to learn more!!

Not the best close up shot ever

Really these bars were absolutely amazing but they also took us about 2 hours to make....and since I know how much butter went into them I am not all about eating as many as I can....I am calling them death bars for a reason people.... We'll see if she wants to go through this again for Thanksgiving!

Challenge Update

2008-11-02T15:07:00.000-08:00

Well I have worked out 4 times since I initiated this challenge and I would say that is pretty pretty good! And just in case anyone else wants to join me you are more than welcome to join in on the fun. I had 1 person join me and 1 maybe so please come on in with us! And if anyone was keeping track I did lose 0.2 again this week....kind of a bummer since I did work out so much BUT the good usually catches up with you the week after so hopefully I'll have a good loss next week. Although there was the death bar incidient....more about that later!

A Challenge!

2008-10-28T19:44:00.000-07:00

Okay, there are 9 1/2 weeks left in this year....65 days including today...and I am going to issue a challenge....basically to myself because not very many people read this BUT here it is:

Let's lose weight BEFORE the new year....let's not wait until January first to make a resolution! I am going to try to work out 50 times in 65 days. Is that realistic? I think it could be. That means between now and December 31 I will work out basically 5 times a week plus an additional 5 work outs...hmmm maybe I should say 45 times in 65 days. Just to give myself a little leeway. I don't want to be the one who sets the goal and also the only one playing and the only one who doesn't meet the aforementioned goal. Okay, that's the challenge: 45 workouts in 65 days. And a workout needs to be at least 30 minutes to be counted. Of course we will be using the honor system on this challenge so I don't want any liars to play.

Now what do I win when I complete the challenge? Hopefully a smaller size...maybe I will treat myself to a spa day. Yes that sounds like a good prize. And what shall I give as a prize to anyone else who wins with me?? Hmmm maybe a pedicure? or a Southern Living at Home item? We'll just have to see if anyone participates. I expect no participation but if anyone wants to then please let me know! Or maybe you could pretend to participate so I could pretend to be in a competition? And I'm sorry but I have a head start because I did work out today. Is work out 1 word or 2? I have written it several different ways. Okay that's all....let the working out begin!

Sprinkles!

2008-10-26T17:51:00.000-07:00

I have never uploaded a video before but hopefully it will work! I sound like an idiot so turn down the volume.

Pumpkin Patch and a Busted Lip!

2008-10-26T17:02:00.000-07:00

Martha and Mike were kind and generous enough to let me spend time with William over the weekend. We had a really great time....we went to the cracker barrel for breakfast, did some shopping at Kohl's, went next door to the pumpkin patch, took a long nap, and then we went to Arlington Highlands because I thought it would be fun to walk around and look at the stream and the fountain.

Arlington Highlands is a shopping center that has a cute little stream running down the middle of it with rocks and plants and a fountain (there's a pic below). And we did have fun looking around, and we got a little tired so we sat down on a nice bench. THEN William wanted to go play in the gravel that was underneath us and he got down from the bench, tried to run and then fell down face first. I thought he had just fallen but then I saw that oh no it was actually worse than your typical fall....he had torn through some skin on his lip with his teeth!! There was some blood involved (which washed out of both of our shirts) and so we were going to take him to the bathroom in Borders to wash him off and we turned around to find that a fire truck was parked a few yards from us! Evidently that was also a picture taking opportunity bc they were giving tours...but we were too busy to tour. Soooo we took him over to the nice firemen (I don't even know if they were cute because I was so frazzled) and they cleaned him up with some saline, gave us some gauze and an ice pack, and told us that he didn't need stitches.

So we got back to the car....and by that time William had stopped crying...he was such a brave big boy! We took him home and he acted fine...played with his toys and read some books...and then we made some cookies! I kept trying to put ice on his lip but he would have none of that. He woke up this morning a little puffier than he was before he went to sleep, but I think he's going to be okay. And his Mommy and Daddy were super understanding and very nice about the whole thing. Some things I learned in this situation:
1. Babies bounce back from stuff way faster than adults considering I am still upset about this.
2. My mom can be very calming in an emergency.
3. Always have a first aid kit in the car! Seriously!

So if you haven't lost interest yet here are some pictures of our weekend...and no I didn't get a pic of the lip incident!

Very serious at breakfast

He has his lion that he won in his lap

The hayride

Cuteness

I thought that was funny but I can't rotate it now

Pre-incident at the highlands

No he didn't bust it on those rocks....praise God!

This is post-incident cookie decorating. You can't really see the lip because it was more on the inside

I wish I could take this one out but I can't

Today in his Mr. Mischief shirt

We really did have a good weekend, and I'm sure that William has already forgotten what happened. But I still feel bad about it, and I appreciate Martha and Mike being so sweet about it. And I will not ask to keep him again until he's 10. Goodbye!!

New Camera!

2008-10-23T17:45:00.000-07:00

I got a new camera! Yay!! Not that I needed one or anything....I bought a computer at the beginning of the year and I got a $200 gift card with it that expires next month so I didn't have ANY choice but to get a new FREE camera! And I didn't really have anyone to take pictures of except sweet Lily, so here she is! She is actually very annoying lately....she hasn't stopped barking since Rosie died. And I do feel sorry for her, but not at 3AM! I should have some new pics this weekend because I get to see Will!! Have a good weekend!

Thanks Lora for those chewies! She still loves them!
That's her sad face....awww

2008-10-21T14:31:00.000-07:00

I thought that since I haven't had any pictures lately I would go a little old school for you.....this is my very favorite Halloween costume I ever had. And I really don't remember it since I was 2 but I do remember loving the wig and the shoes. And I don't know who that yoda dude is next to me....were we children of the 80s or what??

Well I know I haven't been blogging about my food lately because let's be honest it is just totally boring. I stayed the same this week with my weight which is better than gaining but still disappointing. I'm doing good so far this week but tomorrow I have to go to Love and War in Grapevine for dinner. I'm going to try my best there so wish me luck. I do want to share a couple of new food finds:

1. Fiber One Pop Tarts (or toaster pastries, whatever)- they are totally good!! And I used to always eat the brown sugar cinnamon pop tarts when I was younger and these are nearly as delicious. They are 3 points each. I had 2 this morning and some milk and I honestly didn't get hungry until lunch. It's the fiber baby!!

2. Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers- these are totally cool but they have a little higher point value- they range from 6-8 points each but are a substantial amount of food. They are basically some rice or pasta that you heat up with water, then drain, heat up the sauce (which also can have some meat or vegetables in it) and mix everything together! Super easy and very yummy. They have flavors like sweet and sour chicken, southwestern chicken, ziti, rotini with meat sauce, etc. Totally good!

2008-10-12T09:34:00.000-07:00

Well I haven't been posting very much because I have just been lazy! But I have still been tracking what I eat...this time though I have been writing it down as I go. So that actually has been working a little better. Last week I lost 0.6 and this week I lost 1.8! So I think Im getting back in the groove of this weight loss thing. Unfortunately I still have a ways to go until I get back to my lowest weight...and then I have like 15 or 20 more until I get to my ultimate goal. So that could take like 3 or 4 years at this rate. Oh well. I haven't been eating anything exciting, just a lot of Fiber One cereal for breakfast, salad or soup for lunch, and usually some type of sandwich for dinner. My new favorite thing is the Tomato Soup from Panera Bread...it's 5 points for 8 oz and I usually get the bread that goes with it for 3...or a salad for 4....so it's a pretty satisfying and yummy meal!

Too many rolls!

2008-10-01T16:37:00.000-07:00

I know I have missed a couple of days of blogging, but things have just been too busy to blog! On Monday I had to work late and then I had Lora's birthday dinner at Logan's(had a great time by the way!) and then yesterday I was just working late again. But I've done well the past 2 days, Monday I was over by 1 and yesterday I was even. AND I had some success because at Logan's (best rolls ever) I only had a salad, a baked sweet potato, and 1/2 of a roll. I was going for a roll-less evening but couldn't do it. Then today we had our stroke support group at lunch which we always order food for...today it was Colter's...again great rolls! So I had a little tiny plate instead of the big plate and I had like 2 strips of beef, some baked beans, a little tiny spoonful of the potato casserole (fantastic!) and again...1/2 of a roll. But I'd say that is pretty darn good! And for dinner I just had a chicken breast and some vegetables...did you hear that? I said vegetables! Okay I'm going to watch TV now...I think just Private Practice tonight....oh wait also Project Runway. I have to watch PR first since it's almost over. Goodbye!

0.2!

2008-09-28T18:17:00.000-07:00

Well I gained 0.2 this week! Who knows what would have happened if I had been wearing a different shirt. It's really not surprising considering all that I ate last weekend. Oh well, it could have been worse, so I'm just going to try again this week!

A note about the Western Bagel: if you click on the link it will take you to their site, where you can order them online. So if they don't have them in your area, KB, you can order them online. And it's actually The Alternative Bagel, produced by The Western Bagel company. And yes they are only 1 point and they're extra yummy toasted!

Nothing too exciting to eat today, just cereal, bagel sandwiches X 2 with chips and salsa, some yogurt, some strawberries and bananas, and a 1-point WW peanut butter bar. I did go work out today but I'm going to try not to use those activity points unless I have to. This week may be a little tricky because I have lots of "special occasions." Today instead of eating when I was getting really bored I went and got a fantastic pedicure! Hey it was $40 but at least I didn't eat! And they give free margaritas and cokes there but I didn't have one...I brought my own sonic diet DP instead! Have a good week!

Friday Night of Fun

2008-09-26T19:32:00.000-07:00

Well I got invited to a happy hour tonight but did I go? NOPE! Why you ask? Because I cannot trust myself around margaritas and chips! I love chips too much! And I didn't have any of my baked scoops with me or I would have gone. So I went home and put on my pajamas to do something very adult-like- watch the presidential debates. Well I made it for about 45 minutes and now I'm bored to death so I'm going to do my blog and then go watch Gossip Girl on my DVR. I guess I'm not an adult after all! Here was my Friday- very very boring

Fiber One Cereal again-6
Bagel Sandwich for lunch- again the Western Bagel is only 1 point people! And I put turkey and mustard on it for the other 2 points (mustard is 0)
Yogurt- strawberry-2
I had a banana in my lunch but I gave it to my patient- I had saved him a bowl of oatmeal for trial feeding but some idiot threw it away and we didn't have any pudding or applesauce so there goes the banana!
Another bagel sandwich for dinner-3
Baked scoops-5- it was a bad day that called for more chips
m&m 100 cal pack-2

A note about 100 calorie packs- they are really awesome if you just want something sweet but don't ever try to eat them when you're hungry because they will do you no good. You can get 100 cal packs for snickers, m&ms, twix, 3 musketeers at Target. And they're with the candy at my store, not with the cookies like you might think! And of course there are many other 100 calorie packs that are yummy- the pretzel bars, wafer bars, oreos, fudge stripe cookies, etc. All of those are with the cookies at my Super Target and at Wal Mart if you wanted to know. Off to watch Gossip Girl! Wish me luck on my weigh in tomorrow....I doubt I will lose much since the debaucle of last weekend but maybe I will at least stay the same. Goodnight!

Quick!

2008-09-25T18:00:00.001-07:00

Okay very quickly because I need to watch THE OFFICE!

Fiber One Caramel Delight cereal and milk-6
Salad from Nino's and a roll (oops) 12
Bagel sandwich- 3 The best bagel is The Western Bagel- only 100 calories and 1 point for the whole thing....they come in Onion, white, wheat, and cinnamon. You can buy them at Wal-Mart or Sprouts....just a tip!
Baked Scoops and salsa- 2 (I cut down the chips a little)
Jello- 0

IT stinks that I didn't eat much and I went over one point! It was that stupid roll! But it was a good one!

Deep thoughts from patients

2008-09-24T18:00:00.000-07:00

I have to post some highlights of my conversation with one of my patients at work today. He is a 50-year old man with schizophrenia who has been living in a nursing home for at least 5 years...and now he has a head injury from a fall...a great addition to his problems! I love how when we have a psych patient speech therapy is automatically ordered. I'm sorry but I can't fix crazy. It's the same thing in the schools when a kid has a behavior problem they automatically refer to speech. ANYWAY, here are some of the things he told me:

1. His mom is going to bring him some colorful underwear after she is finished with her meeting with vice president Rockefeller.

2. He is the owner of American Airlines and "all of the planes in the world" which of course makes him a trillionaire.

3. He also owns a pharmaceutical company called "Rockefeller Pharmaceuticals" See any trends?

4. He used to be a bodyguard for President Reagan. And since he was a bodyguard he is now being protected by the secret service. And he told me that I could recognize the secret service agents because they all have a "piece."

5. When he was a teenager he was "knifed in the back" and you know who did it? You're never going to guess so I'll tell you... Lee Harvey Oswald. Keep in mind this man was born in 1958. When I tried to point this out to him he changed the subject to...

6. JFK was not assassinated, he had a heart attack and so he didn't want to be president anymore. So now he is actually posing as Ted Kennedy so he can be a part of the government in the senate.

I can't think of any more at this time but I'm sure I'll be in for more tomorrow. I enjoy talking to him because you never know what he's going to say next. Unfortunately I really don't think I can help him but we'll see!

Here are my points of the day:

Slim Fast 4
Lean Cuisine Chicken Alfredo 6
Yogurt- thick and creamy key lime pie- my favorite! 2
Chicken sandwich as my afternoon snack because I was starving to death 4
Another chicken sandwich for dinner 4
Chips and salsa 3
m&m's 2
1 baby real DP 2
Step class -5 (today it was extra hard because we had to do push ups and around the world lunges)

Total: 22!

Unfortunately I didn't get any fruit/veggies again! BUT I did go to the store tonight so maybe tomorrow will be better! I'm off to watch Project Runway!

A Success!

2008-09-23T17:27:00.000-07:00

Well I'm back again to blog about my lovely day of eating. Today I had a success because I had to stay at work until 7 (that's 7-7 if you really want to know) because we were having an open house for any member of the community that would like to tour our hospital. That wasn't the success because we had about 5 people show up and I had to stay 3 extra hours for that. The success was that at the open house there were hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, cookies (all of the foods that you would totally serve to people whose health is compromised) and I didn't eat any of it! Yay me! So here is what I ate instead:

Slim Fast 4 (still haven't gone to the store)
Banana 1
South Beach Meal (very yummy and comes with jello!) 5
Yogurt- yoplait pineapple upside down cake- TOTALLY GROSS but I ate it because I needed to get another milk in somewhere- 2
Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad from McDonald's-9 hey I had to eat something and it was better than a hot dog

Total: 21! I will probably go over by 1 point today because I will have to eat something sweet(2 point pretzel bar) while I watch dancing with the stars....maybe I can hold out but it's doubtful at this moment.

I did better today because I had 2 milks and 3 fruit/vegetables! Yay again! I'm really bad at the fruit/vegetables thing. You're supposed to get 5 and I doubt I ever have more than 3. But 3 is better than zero! Goodbye

Eating issues

2008-09-22T19:12:00.001-07:00

I've learned over the past year that I definitely have huge eating issues, one of which being "special occasion eating." And by "special occasion" I mean "anything out of the ordinary." This means that if anything unusual occurs, such as a birthday, wedding, party, long day at work, happy hour, going to a meeting, having to eat at a different time during the day, or fall TV premeire week, totally throws off my plan and gives me free reign to eat whatever I want. This plan is definitely not part of the weight watchers program, as you might suppose. This weekend I had a few things to do so guess what? I ate whatever I wanted for 3 days. I wasn't completely horrible (except for the Mexican food with Mike, Martha, Mom, and William yesterday at Nelda's....yum!) but I wasn't on plan. That really doesn't work for me at this point in my life. I can't just go from really bad to really good without a little lag time in the weight loss. I don't really know how to change it but I guess it's good to at least identify that you have a problem right? Okay so I have decided to see if I can use this blog for an actual purpose...counting my lovely, fun, weight watchers points. So this blog is about to turn from a pretty boring blog to THE MOST BORING BLOG EVER! I used to be very good at writing down points but since I've been slacking I've noticed a proportional increase in pounds. I doubt this will last long, but maybe it will at least keep me accountable for a little while, since anyone and everyone can read what I eat.....here it is for today...keep in mind that I need to go to the grocery store:

Food Points
Slim Fast (chocolate royale) 4
Turkey Wrap and fruit (Jason's deli) 11
Sugar Free Jello 0
Chicken sandwich 4
Baked scoops ( 35 g- yes I have a scale!) 3
Salsa 0
100 calorie pack m'n'ms 2
Activity- step class -4 or -5...we'll be conservative and count -4

Total: 20 points! That is 2 under my max of 22! Yay me! What else can I eat?

There are a few things wrong here, one being that I only had 1 milk serving and 1 fruit/vegetable unless you count the salsa. So there are some things to work on here. Tomorrow my goal will be to get my 2 milks in. There, I've set an attainable goal for myself. There are firsts for everything! Good night!

Bank Crap

2008-09-09T17:59:00.000-07:00

So I have to post a brief rant about banking....I am an avid online banker these days...no paper statements, online payment of all bills, etc. Well my bank signed me up for some online bill pay free trial (which turned into a not so free trial a brief 30 days later) which I never used. The other day I tried to log into my online banking page to be DENIED! Try try again...DENIED DENIED! So I call them....somehow some random hacker had tried to pay a $906.45 bill to some ebillme.com site using my UN-USED BILL PAY! And no, I did not open any email that required my sign on info!!!! So that's why I was locked out, and why I of course had to follow a list of steps to prevent any further breach and/or identity theft, including changing all online passwords, getting a brand new checking account (which included going to the bank TWICE because there was an error the first time), changing PINs, signing up for identity theft protection, getting copies of credit reports....lalala and so on. All of this is exceptionally annoying because as many of you know I had to do it 4 years ago when my purse was stolen. This is not nearly as bad because none of my funds (which were very limited) were used. But all the same, it is very very annoying and time consuming. Not to mention that I had to make my second trip to the bank today in the midst of a monsoon! Anyway, I think it's all fixed now...and they assure me that my direct deposit will go through on Friday as scheduled...I'm a little suspicious about that one....I may be contacting you all for a loan if needed....

Zoo pics from two weeks ago

2008-09-06T15:11:00.000-07:00

One would think that I could figure out how to change pictures that are out of order, but I can't! So we have some random backwards order pictures from our trip to the zoo a couple of weeks ago. I got to take Will with my friend Mary and her son Gray to the Fort Worth zoo!! It was so fun! I had not been to the zoo in years so it was really a nice time for all! Here are a few highlights....

This is after

This actually didn't have anything to do with the zoo but I like the picture

After again trying to take off our shoes to be like Gray

Giving the alligator (or crocodile?)a hug even though we didn't like him at all

I can't believe we were that close to the gorillas!

Florida Pics Finally!

2008-08-15T20:26:00.000-07:00

Aaahhh Florida..

Frenchy's restaurant- where I got my fried grouper sandwich and the best key lime pie ever

Please note the sunburn...and it's not fair sitting next to someone who returned from a Maui Honeymoon earlier in the summer

On the Jolly Trolley

The pretty Sheraton Sand Key Resort

This is the closest we got to a bathing suit picture...sorry to disappoint

Playing with the self timing picture feature while waiting for the Jolly Trolley

Just in case any of you were concerned, I would like you to know that I have now returned back to my pre-Florida weight. I think that a few of those 10 pounds were just weird water weight or something because they were gone the day after I posted last week and now I have been back on my good behavior so the rest have slowly faded. I still am 5 pounds above my lowest low so I still have some work to do but I am relieved that most of that extra weight is gone now. And no, I haven't been starving myself or anything. I could never do that because I just love to eat! I usually eat cereal for breakfast, a sandwich or lean cuisine or salad and yogurt and fruit for lunch, and then something pretty substantial for dinner. Like this week I made a whole chicken in the crock pot on Monday- I've never done that and it was super easy and very yummy! So I had chicken and vegetables (yuck) on Monday and then I was very proud of myself because I used the chicken to make a low fat version of my mom's Mexican Casserole. I just used chicken instead of beef, used 2% cheese and fat free cream of chicken soup and there you go! So just in case any one is actually reading this I don't want any worriers! I do need to work on getting more fruits and vegetables in my diet. I just don't want to eat them. It's nothing more than that. I was trying to eat one of each every day this week but I think I only did that for three days. I also got back into the gym this week, which was actually great...I really do like going once I can get myself off of the couch....and speaking of couch............

These Olympics are wearing me out!!! I have been staying up WAYYYYY to late all week! I normally am falling asleep on the couch at like 9:30 so it's been a beating staying up so late every night. But I do have to say that it has been totally worth it and I loved last night with the gymnastics so much. I tried to take naps this week and I think that helped a little bit but I am still totally worn out. Anyway, on that note I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Ughhh...here I go again

2008-08-08T13:49:00.000-07:00

Well I got on here to upload my pics and talk about my awesome trip to Florida, but yet again the camera card won't read in the computer....it has got to be the card right because the computer is pretty new??? Let's say yes for now it is the cards problem. So anyway Lora and I had a great time in Florida! We did a whole lot of....wait for it......nothing!! Which was exactly what I wanted to do so the trip was perfect!! I read 3 and 1/2 books and got a little bit of a sunburn and ate a lot of food. Pics hopefully will be coming at some point....if only I could find that magic cord that hooks up the camera to the computer.....

I mentioned the word food in the previous paragraph, and so now I must discuss my latest episode in my lifelong struggle with food. So I think that my highest weight loss total was 33 pounds....pre-birthday (6/27). I was very happy with this and so I decided to go completely off of my diet on the week preceding my birthday. And that meant no counting points, no working out, no worrying about food. So that was a very fun week and if it had ended after my birthday then it wouldn't have been a problem for me. The problem happened when after my birthday I just kept on eating....and kept on not working out. I didn't really eat bad every day, but definitely was not on my previous plan. I only gained about 5 or 6 pounds from the time of my birthday until my Florida trip...and I say only 5 because the number is about to get a lot worse. So I ate whatever I wanted in Florida which at the time didn't seem like all that much but now that I think back to the pizza, hamburger, hot dog, fried grouper sandwich (excellent by the way) french fries, key lime pie, breakfast buffet, chocolate cake, multiple real Dr. Peppers, and several alcoholic beverages, it kind of does make sense that I was.....cue scary music here.....plus 10 pounds this morning when I weighed!!! That would be a 15 pound gain in about 7 weeks. I should enter that in some kind of contest. I think that should be an Olympic event and I would totally get the gold. I mean really, I don't know anyone else who could gain that amount of weight in such a short period of time. I feel totally disgusting and a little scared that this could happen all in a few weeks time. But maybe a few of those pounds will disappear quickly since the last 10 came in about a week?? Is that possible? I only know one thing...I am not going to let it get worse. I cannot undo a year's worth of work in less than two months. I have had a fun time eating whatever I want but obviously that isn't working for me so I must get back in my old routine...my counting points and working out 4-5 times a week routine. It's really time to go back...summer is over now anyway. So I am really just posting this because it may be some type of accountability for me...like since I said it aloud now I really have to live up to my goals? We'll see I guess won't we???

Last Weekend

2008-07-31T16:44:00.001-07:00

We got to keep Will this weekend because Mike and Martha were on vacation in the Dominican Republic...I was totally jealous! But we had such a great time playing with him all weekend...he is definitely busy! He just has the best personality and was so sweet and funny the whole time. Here are a few highlights of our time...

We went to the little park by the house that has a little water sprinkler part...he LOVED it!

Wondering why the water stopped...

Very invloved in watching Blue's Clues after a busy day

Playing This Little Piggy with Gram Gram

Not quite sure about the slide at Chuck E Cheese

I am actually going to Florida for a few days!! I'm super excited to just go and sit on the beach and eat and drink! I have already been in vacation eating mode for a week now....actually more like since my birthday...but who cares?? Anyway, maybe I'll have some very exciting beach pics to post when I get back. Pray for nice weather in Clearwater, Florida!

Goodbye Rosie Marie

2008-07-09T17:49:00.000-07:00

I know that I posted earlier that my dog Rosie wasn't doing well, and I hate to say it but she passed away yesterday. Three years ago she was given about a year to live, so we knew it was coming, and she finally told us it was time to go this week. It's hard to describe how Rosie was to people who never knew her, but she really was just the best dog ever. There's really no other way to say it. She was so smart and had such a great personality that she was just so much fun to be around. I got Rosie 11 years ago this month. I saved some birthday money and some money that I made at Tom Thumb and then found some add in the paper for puppies. Mom and I drove to Fort Worth (which at the time was a very long drive for us) to pick her out of her litter. I remember that she was actually the smallest dog in the litter. I know it is unbelievable to think of Rosie as small, but she was. I figured out that I really don't have any pictures at all of Rosie when she was a baby, and I guess I didn't have a camera at that time. But anyway, Rosie was just so much fun from the first day we got her. She came at a time in our family when we really needed to laugh, and she definitely made us laugh. And even though I was technically the one that brought her home, she was never just my dog. She had this bond with my brother Mike that was amazing. When we were all together it was like he was the only one in the room with her. She would always perk up if we said his name and if he came over to the house she would cry and whine until she could get next to him. She got to see him on Friday before she got really sick..I think that was meant to be. I can't really go into all of the things that made Rosie special because I can't spend the rest of the night crying, but I did find some pictures that showed all of the sides of The Rose: This is probably the oldest picture I could find....yes she was actually skinny at one point! And she LOVED to chew on socks and shoes...especially Mike's

She was such a good jumper...I'm sure those of you who knew her back then just couldn't get enough of her jumping

Rosie was only allowed on the couch for picture taking purposes. She was very good at posing.
And Rosie LOVED Halloween! She would stay in her costumes for hours.
Princess Fat Dog!

Rosie in her sleeping spot after a very long day.

I love this picture! Even though Rosie pretended to hate Lily we all know that she secretly loved her.

I don't think I said that I named her Rosie because of her pink nose

She would chase those bottles all over the house
Rosie was also a good Christmas dog

Rosie and her BFF Mike

This is my all time favorite picture of the dogs. I think I've posted it before but I had to post it again because that is the look that Rosie ALWAYS had on her face when she was outside....the "are you going to let me in NOW or what?" look

I couldn't find my favorite picture of Rosie and it really upsets me but if I do I will definitely post it. Sorry for all of the randomness in this post! I need to stop writing this or it will go on forever. But Rosie (Rosie Marie, The Rose, Fat Dog) will live in my memories forever. I will love her and miss her always!

Fourth of July

2008-07-07T14:23:00.001-07:00

Well I had a nice Fourth of July- here are some out of order pics: William running for some reason, either Mike chasing him or looking for Martha or Gram Gram
Playing in the pool- I love that belly!

I don't know how this one got on here twice but it won't go away

In our Americana wear

I forgot the flash on this one but they were very cute

Sitting in his lawn chair by the pool

Isn't that a sweet face?

Waiting for Gram Gram to throw the beach ball

So I had to work that morning (SM I can't believe you didn't show up to work) but I was done by noon so it wasn't so bad. Then Mike, Martha, and Will were at the house for most of the day and we ate, slept, and played! It was perfect! William is really showing his cute personality these days. We get to keep him for a few days in a couple of weeks and I am so excited! Anyway, I didn't get to see fireworks this year because I fell asleep on the couch after they left but it was still a great day!

Oldish Pictures- Lora's wedding!

2008-07-07T14:11:00.000-07:00

Well I finally got to upload some pictures from the past couple of months...so here are a few fromLora's wedding-

This is from the rehearsal- I think it's adorable of Lora and her Dad

This isn't the best pic but it's the only one I have that you can see her beautiful dress! Sorry Gareis! I don't know if you look at this blog but that's a funny picture of you~!

Another very sweet one of Lora and her Dad! I somehow didn't get any of Lora and her husband Bobby :(

I was totally the best reader and program passer outer

Sorry

2008-06-13T17:50:00.000-07:00

So I guess I'm averaging one post every other month. I still really don't have much to say!! I can't talk about Idol anymore, and for some reason I can't get any of my pictures to upload from my camera, which is REALLY annoying. I think I need a new camera because mine is super slow and evidently broken since I can't upload anything.

Let's see what's happening.....I just had to spend A LOT of money on my car because the air conditioner went out and you know I can't do without my A/C!! So there goes some of the house savings. I also had to spend a lot lately on my two doggies....Lily had an ear infection and and eye infection and had to get all of her shots and tests and stuff, and Rosie unfortunately isn't doing well at all. She has a tumor on her leg that they can't operate on because she might not be able to walk if they take it off. Sooooo I probably won't have The Rose very much longer :( She IS a two-time cancer survivor so we'll see what happens this time.

I'm going to Houston next weekend for a very exciting VitalStim certification seminar....lame....but I'm excited because I get to see my friend Mary and her cute little baby who shares my birthday!! Which brings me to the next topic- I am going to be 28 in 2 weeks!! That is crazy!! I think I dread my birthday more and more every year. I don't know how I'm going to make it to 78.1 which is the average lifespan these days. I guess at some point you become thankful for every year that you have a birthday. I guess I need to change my attitude huh??

Speaking of attitude....I have a pretty poor one lately. I don't really know why because nothing has happened. I think it has something to do with it being summer and me being upset that I have to work while others are off. I know I made the choice to change jobs but I can still be jealous of those who are free in the summer. If I were off work I would probably just eat more and spend more money so it's probably a good thing I am working!

Did anyone watch Nashville Star this week? If so did you see the girl from Arlington? She was last and she was really good!! I don't know her but I was wondering if anyone else does....let me know any gossip you may have! later~

Nothing To Say!

2008-04-30T17:06:00.000-07:00

Well I was told I needed to blog again by SM but I really don't have much to say!!! I have been working a lot lately because I have so many patients...I have actually had to call in help (TC for those of you who might know her) and I have STILL been working late!! And I am in this contest with my friend Katrina to see who can work out the most in 5 weeks. We get 1 point for each 15 minutes of exercise and so far I have 8. I think she has about the same but we're not really telling each other our points. The most ironic part of it all is that the loser has to pay for the winner's dinner! Kind of funny since we're trying to lose weight but you have to reward yourself somehow! BTW SM I'm going to need you to work the next 2 Saturdays in May since I don't have any help anymore. Thanks!! I'm bored with Idol and DWTS this week so I won't even mention them. Let's see what else? My Southern Living job has been lame lately. I haven't had very many parties lately and the ones that I have had were bombs. So if anyone wants to have a good party let me know!!!!!!!!!!! I think I'm finished with this. See you all later!

Idol and Little William

2008-04-02T17:51:00.000-07:00

So Idol and William are not related topics, but I wanted to mention both. We had a late Easter at the house this weekend and my mom gave him this weird chicken dressed up like a rabbit that did the chicken dance and he was scared of it. It was a little scary actually. Anyway I wanted to show how big he is and how many teeth he has!!

On to Idol....I was pleasantly surprised with their versions of Dolly songs, a lot of which I didn't even know! Here's a brief recap of my favorites in order:

1. Michael- hot and fabulous

2. Cutie Pie- he made a comeback this week

3. David Cook- fantastic...I can't believe he was hospitalized!!

4. Carly- I don't know why they are so mean to her when she is wonderful. I didn't like the outfit either but I think it hurt her feelings

5. Brooke- love her but it wasn't her best

6. Jason C- I still love him

7. Syesha- doesn't she know better than to sing Whitney? they never like it

7. Kristy- ugh...she's never leaving!

8. Ramiele- you are soooo boring and you need to go home

Party Pics

2008-03-31T18:58:00.001-07:00

Okay so here are the bachelorette party pics as promised...we went to dinner and then to Pete's for a lovely time...it really was a lot of fun!! I just picked a couple pics to show...I don't think any of them are embarrassing!! Lora I'm glad that I was invited! It was a good time for everyone!!

2008-03-30T08:31:00.000-07:00

Okay so I haven't done an idol post in a while and that's because I'm always too tired after it's over to post and then I forget about it the next day. Anyway I am really loving it this year!! It's the first year I like more than one person...I still am loving little cutie pie...but I'm not sure if he's going to win....this is my ranking thus far:

1. David Cook or Michael Johns
2. David Cook or Michael Johns
3. Carly
4. Cutie Pie
5. Brooke
6. Jason Castro
7. Syesha
8. Ramiele
9. kristy

My top 5 can change at any moment because I love them all!! I downloaded some of the songs from itunes...I know it's ridiculous...but they were fantastic!! Especially David's Billie Jean, Brooke's Let it Be, and Michael's Queen stuff. Anyway, there's a brief idol post. I still need to post pics from Lora's bachelorette party and I saw little pumpkin face William yesterday so I will post some pics from that too. SUMMER WE NEED TO HAVE LUNCH!! GOODBYE!

Easter Egg Hunt

2008-03-17T19:03:00.001-07:00

William and Mommy pre -hunt

He did a really good job picking up the eggs...

And then after he had a few he was done. Please note the furrowed brow indicating deep concentration.

And then it was time to go home!!

So we got to go to Will's Easter Egg Hunt at his church this weekend and these are just a few pictures of him. I can't believe how big he is!! He's starting to look more and more like Martha every day! I didn't really get a good one of his face because he was concentrating so hard on popping the eggs open that he wouldn't look up. Anyway,we had a good time and it was really fun to see him. Hope everyone has a great Easter! I will try to post more idol thoughts this week!

Boring Boring Idol

2008-02-27T18:35:00.000-08:00

Well it would take way too much energy to write about each boring girl tonight so I will just say the best and the worst:

My Top 3
1. Brooke
2. Ramiele
3. Alaina- even though they thought she was old I liked her

Going Home:
1. Aleksandrea
2. Maybe Kady

David Archuletta is still the best!! LOVE HIM! I DVRd him last night and watched it again and still loved it!!

Idol Boys Week 2

2008-02-26T18:30:00.000-08:00

Okay so I don't have tons of time, so I will keep my opinions very brief:

1. Michael Johns- still hot, not as good as last week
2. Jason Castro- boring
3. Luke- you're cute but you just don't do it for me...I still hope he gets better
4. Robbie- maybe you could be a rocker if your name wasn't Robbie
5. Danny- totally flaming tonight...like the song but a little too Broadway for me
6. David H- I loved him tonight!! Great song
7. Jason Yeager- sorry but I think you're out..too much cheese and was he wearing a best friends necklace?
8. Jacuzzi- soooo much better but still gets on my nerves a little bit
9. David Cook- I think you're cute but you have really bad hair...very good tonight
10. Cutie Pie- there is no comparison to anyone else tonight....FABULOUS!!! Wonderful voice, very mature. I really hope that he's as nice and sweet as he seems. I want to pinch his little cheeks!!

My top 3 of the night
1. Cutie Pie
2. David Hernandez
3. David Cook

Going Home:
1. Jason Yeager
2. Robbie

Idol Boys

2008-02-19T20:24:00.001-08:00

Okay so now that I've heard them all sing I really don't care that they've had pasts or whatever...I do care a little that they don't say anything about it on the show, but I think I'm over it now!! Here is a quick recap of my opinions for KB and SM:

1. David H- good, not great
2. Jacuzzi- boring and old
3. David C.- ehh
4. Jason Y- cheese but a nice voice (I have to like him a little bit since he's from here)
5. Robbie- very nice...looks totally different from when he was opening for Britney
6. Cutie Pie- love him!!! I am a little worried about his voice though...sounds a little breathy
7. Danny- flaming
8. Luke- cute, I hope he gets better or he's gone
9. Colton- broadway..I like the Ellen comment
10. I can't remember his name but he was creepy
11. Jason C- very very good
12. Michael- HOT!! LOVE HIM!

My Top 3:
1. Michael
2. Cutie Pie
3. David Castro

Who I think should go:
1. Jacuzzi
2. Creepy long haired guy who looks like a ghost

I can't comment anymore for the week b/c I'll be in San Antonio....have a good week!!

Idol Issues

2008-02-16T16:53:00.000-08:00

I think that since I don't really have anything exciting going on in my life I will use this blog to discuss American Idol. I was very excited about the potential of this year's top 24 until Summer M, speech queen, informed me of the scandal that is surrounding this year's contestants. Some of my favorites are now questionable and this is why:

1. The most scandalous is Carly Smithson (Irish girl). Her maiden name and I think pre-tattoo name was Carly Hennessey and she was signed to MCA records and released an album in 2001 that supposedly tanked in Ireland. I watched the video for her song and she looked a whole lot better than she does now but the song was kind of cheesy. Anyway, it's very interesting that they don't mention any of this in her little bio spots on the show.

2. My favorite cutie pie, David Archuleta (the sixteen year old with the cute smile) was a Star Search Junior Singer winner. That really doesn't bother me very much, I don't think anything really came of his win so it's cool that he's doing AI now. What I think is really cool is that there is a video out of him singing in front of Kelly Clarkson and he about blew her away.

3. Michael Johns- hot Australian guy- has a band called The Rising that he was the front man of although he went by the name Michael Lee...you can see them at myspace.com/therisingband. Evidently they had an album in 2003...I can't tell if it did well or not but it doesn't sound too bad to me. So that bothers me that he has already had an album and isn't really an "unknown" like they make us think.

4. Robbie Carrico- I didn't really remember him until I started googling, but he was the guy with the long blong hair and kind of Bo Bice kind of look...I wasn't really that excited about him BUT in all of my googling I see that he was a member of a boy/girl band that opened for Britney Spears back in the day. So I assume they also had an album out....ANOTHER ALBUM!! This is soooooo scandalous!

5. Jason Castro- he was the guy from Dallas with the dreds...evidently he was the boyfriend of a girl named Cheyenne Kinball (she won America's most talented kid) who had a reality show on MTV and he was on it obviously because he was her boyfriend. This one doesn't bother me so much.

6. Jason Yeager- previous classmate of Summer, speech queen, who is from Grand Prairie, was on Making the Band back in 1999. I think he was a finalist. I saw somewhere else that he was in a boy band in Germany?? I don't know about that. Since they never let us see him sing I will try to reserve judgment on this one.

7. Kristy Lee Cook- this was the girl who was supposedly a "cage fighter" and she lived on a ranch or log cabin or something. Well she actually has had an album or single I can't remember which with Arista records in Nashville. She has also done a bunch of commercials.She was kind of annoying already so I think I'm done with her.

8. Joanne Borgella- this was the girl who they showed at the very end and said she was a plus size model- well she was a model because she was on the show Mo'Nique's Fat Chance and she won...so I guess that's how she became a model. I can't decide about her either since we didn't hear her sing.

9. Syesha Mercado (Not of Mercado Juarez) was a contestant on The One...which was another singing show that I guess I missed...this one doesn't really bother me as much as some of the others, but it does bother me a little bit.

10. Kady Malloy- I don't remember her but evidently she has had an album as well

11. Amy Jean Davis- contestant on Nashville Star-I can't really tell how far she got and I don't remember who she is either

That's about all I have for now...it's amazing what all you can find when you google for a few minutes!! I still like little cutie pie and I also like that girl with the blond hair Brooke White. I may not hold any of this against these people after I hear them sing....we'll just have to wait and see!!! I totally have no life huh?? Maybe one of these days I'll put more picures on this thing

Nothing Exciting

2008-01-18T16:26:00.000-08:00

So I was told by Summer Mittig, speech queen, that I needed to have a new post on this blog. However I really don't have anything exciting to say! So I will leave you with a few things that are on my mind:

1. On American Idol- I am getting tired of them exploiting people who may or may not be mentally challenged. At least the judges aren't as mean to them this year, I think they must have gotten in trouble last year or something. Also I think that Paula is taking fewer crazy pills or something, she seems to be in a little more control this year. And I thought she was actually funny when she was dancing. I hope she was trying to be.

2. Not to brag or anything, but I finally made it to a 30 pound loss!!! That is as of two weeks ago...I didn't weigh last week and this week I lost 0.2....so I guess that takes me to 30.2! I still technically have 16 pounds to go until I make it in my official weight range....which is very sad to me. I really don't know if I can do another 16 but I guess we'll see. I will say that I actually enjoy going to the gym now, which was something I have avoided my entire life. Except I don't really like to go when it's cold because I would much rather be on the couch watching Oprah.

3. I am worried about who is going to be our next President. Can you believe I actually care?? I have been watching election coverage when there is nothing else on, and I honestly don't know who I like anymore. I am worried about the national healthcare thing if a democrat wins, but I just don't know if any of the republicans are going to cut it this year. And that Ron Paul guy is the biggest idiot I've ever seen. I can't believe he's from Texas.

4. Has anyone been watching Gossip Girl?? I absolutely love that show and it's a little embarrassing. But I am VERY upset that I will not be seeing any new episodes because of the writer's strike. Can't they just work this out so I can see my shows again?

5. My new favorite song is Stay by Sugarland.

6. I am still addicted to Sonic...but I only go during happy hour from 2-4.

7. I was going to try to get to 10 but I just can't do it!!! I am actually that boring! Goodbye!

Christmas

2007-12-26T17:52:00.000-08:00

We had our Christmas on Saturday which was a good thing because Mom was really sick on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But we did have a good time on Saturday..it was all about Will and he loved it! The white toy box in the pictures was really cool because it was made by my dad for Michael's first Christmas, so mom got it repainted and gave it to William this year. Anyway, I had a really lazy Christmas that consisted of pajamas, movies, naps, and almost an entire pan of fudge! That is my kind of holiday!

Birthday Pics

2007-12-23T18:23:00.001-08:00

He loved his popper from his Aunt Paige

And he liked to dance at his new learn and groove table

Very yummy cakes

This was from Will's birthday last weekend...he was a very good boy and loved all of his presents. And he even took his first steps at his party so everyone could see!

Doggies

2007-12-23T18:18:00.000-08:00

I don't think I told anyone about Rosie breaking her leg....she's the huge 92 pound doggie on the right. She somehow broke her leg before Thanksgiving and has been hobbling around ever since. It was really a pain because for the first couple of weeks I had to pick up her back end for her so she could get up. Then I think she was faking her limp because when I would want her to do something she would limp but then she could run to the back fence and bark at people. Anyway, this is a picture of Rosie and Lily that I took from inside the house. It's one of my favorites.

My first blog entry and Thanksgiving pictures

2007-12-19T14:29:00.001-08:00

Beale Street- I meant to take this picture out but I can't figure out how

Will playing in the leaves

Me, Mike, Dustin, and Ryan

This is Will in his Thanksgiving shirt

Me and Will at Thanksgiving dinner

Our family

Will loved cousin Ryan

Me, Aunt Ruthie, and Martha on Beale Street

So I finally have a blog for those of you who don't look at myspace (Karen and Summer, speech queens). I really don't think anyone else is going to read this, but if you do, enjoy yourselves!! You can look at pictures of my doggies and my nephew Will! And as an aside, I am tired of Christmas potlucks. I always feel like I have to bake something, but I guess I should just go buy something like everyone else.