Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one
I don't really remember how I found out about Blogger. A friend of mine started blogging and so I created a blog to read hers. Then I started finding other blogs that I loved to read. I pretty well became a blog stalker until recently, when I decided I'd give blogging a real shot. I have enjoyed this 30 Day Challenge because it has given me topics to blog about without feeling like I am rambling on about the same thing over and over. I just don't feel I am as good of a writer as some of the blogs I read, so therefore I'm not that motivated to make my own posts. I'm afraid if I don't have blog topics then I will tend to ramble on about the same things all the time, whether it be my kids, my problems or worries or just the generalness of my life and trust me, there isn't too much exciting going on here.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Day 11
Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends
This picture was taken two summers ago at a winery, before I had lost any weight.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Day 10
Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
I listen to music of all kinds and it pretty well varies by the minute. I am not a loyal radio station fan. I tend to be like a man (sorry men) when it comes to the remote control and as soon as a commercial comes on I am scanning to the next station. I listen to everything from country to pop and rock and it really just depends on my mood that day what it will be. If I am in a good mood it will probably be upbeat and peppy songs and if I am in a low key mood it is probably slow and solemn songs. Sometimes I get in the mood to listen to music for the lyrics, to have something to connect with and match my feelings. Other times I just like listening to the beat and don't really care what the words to the songs are.
I listen to music of all kinds and it pretty well varies by the minute. I am not a loyal radio station fan. I tend to be like a man (sorry men) when it comes to the remote control and as soon as a commercial comes on I am scanning to the next station. I listen to everything from country to pop and rock and it really just depends on my mood that day what it will be. If I am in a good mood it will probably be upbeat and peppy songs and if I am in a low key mood it is probably slow and solemn songs. Sometimes I get in the mood to listen to music for the lyrics, to have something to connect with and match my feelings. Other times I just like listening to the beat and don't really care what the words to the songs are.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Day 9
Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days
This weekend was a rainy dreary weekend. Instead of laying on the couch and watching movies (which is what I really wanted to do), I cleaned my house including the basement and garage. After that was done, instead of curling up with a blanket and taking a break, I took the kids on walk. It felt so good to move again and motivated me to do better this week. Hopefully this is the turning point and I'll be back on track again!
This weekend was a rainy dreary weekend. Instead of laying on the couch and watching movies (which is what I really wanted to do), I cleaned my house including the basement and garage. After that was done, instead of curling up with a blanket and taking a break, I took the kids on walk. It felt so good to move again and motivated me to do better this week. Hopefully this is the turning point and I'll be back on track again!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Day 8
Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why
Short term goals for the month....this is kind of tough for me. It really shouldn't be, but this month I didn't really set any specific goals which makes it hard to answer this question. I did say that I was going to work harder on my weight loss journey, but in all honesty I haven't acheived that goal. I started getting my eating back on track and do well in the morning and at lunch for the most part, but I fall apart in the evening. Once I get home with the kids from the sitter and they are in the snack cabinet right away, it gets me in the snack cabinet too. Then I'm not all that hungry for supper because I overindulged on snacks when I got home, but I still feel I need some nutritional food, so I eat supper anyways and before you know it I feel miserable. This is a terrible cycle and I really need to get myself out of this funk. To help get myself back on track I am going to set some specific short term goals for the rest of the month:
1. Drink at least 64 oz of water a day
2. Buy snack foods for the kids that I don't care for and store them by my healthier snacks so its easy to make better choices
3. Throw away any of the kids uneaten snacks instead of feeling like I should finish them myself.
I know there isn't much of the month left, but I think these are good goals to get me started. Then hopefully I can kick butt in October!
Short term goals for the month....this is kind of tough for me. It really shouldn't be, but this month I didn't really set any specific goals which makes it hard to answer this question. I did say that I was going to work harder on my weight loss journey, but in all honesty I haven't acheived that goal. I started getting my eating back on track and do well in the morning and at lunch for the most part, but I fall apart in the evening. Once I get home with the kids from the sitter and they are in the snack cabinet right away, it gets me in the snack cabinet too. Then I'm not all that hungry for supper because I overindulged on snacks when I got home, but I still feel I need some nutritional food, so I eat supper anyways and before you know it I feel miserable. This is a terrible cycle and I really need to get myself out of this funk. To help get myself back on track I am going to set some specific short term goals for the rest of the month:
1. Drink at least 64 oz of water a day
2. Buy snack foods for the kids that I don't care for and store them by my healthier snacks so its easy to make better choices
3. Throw away any of the kids uneaten snacks instead of feeling like I should finish them myself.
I know there isn't much of the month left, but I think these are good goals to get me started. Then hopefully I can kick butt in October!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Day 07
Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
These three people have had the biggest impact on my life, more than I ever realized they would. They bring so many new perspectives to life and keep everything interesting. Life would definitely not be the same without them.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Day 06
Day 06- Favorite super hero and why
I don't know much about super heros, but if I had to pick a favorite super hero it would have to be Wonder Woman. First of all she is the first female super hero who comes to mind. Not only that, but who wouldn't want to be Wonder Woman? I mean for petes sake she can do it all and look good in that skimpy outfit!
If I were Wonder Woman I would be on top of the world taking care of household chores, work, and spending quality time with the kids and my husband, but since I'm not I guess they'll have to settle for a house that gets cleaned once a week, running out the door to get to work on time, quick bedtime stories before bed and a peck on the cheek before I roll over and fall asleep. It really is too bad for them that I am not Wonder Woman!
I don't know much about super heros, but if I had to pick a favorite super hero it would have to be Wonder Woman. First of all she is the first female super hero who comes to mind. Not only that, but who wouldn't want to be Wonder Woman? I mean for petes sake she can do it all and look good in that skimpy outfit!
If I were Wonder Woman I would be on top of the world taking care of household chores, work, and spending quality time with the kids and my husband, but since I'm not I guess they'll have to settle for a house that gets cleaned once a week, running out the door to get to work on time, quick bedtime stories before bed and a peck on the cheek before I roll over and fall asleep. It really is too bad for them that I am not Wonder Woman!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Day 05
Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to
In January we took a trip to St. Thomas (a U.S. Virgin Island). The beaches were beautiful and it was such a relaxing a trip. Zac Brown said it best, there's nothing like having "your toes in the water and ass in the sand, not a worry in the world and a cold beer in your hand. Life is good today."
Day 04
Day 4-A habit that you wish you didn't have
Yelling. I have a bad habit of yelling, not just when I am upset or angry, but just as a form of communication. I am just naturally a loud person and this definitely shows through in my children. They tend to be quite loud also and if everyone is trying to talk at once, look out! I wish this is something I could take back and not have exposed them too, but its a little too late for that....so I guess I'll just hope that they start to take after their father.
Yelling. I have a bad habit of yelling, not just when I am upset or angry, but just as a form of communication. I am just naturally a loud person and this definitely shows through in my children. They tend to be quite loud also and if everyone is trying to talk at once, look out! I wish this is something I could take back and not have exposed them too, but its a little too late for that....so I guess I'll just hope that they start to take after their father.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Day 03
Day 03-A picture of you and your friends
I really hate to use this picture because it is terrible. It was 100 degrees out this day and we were all hot and sweaty after chasing our kids out in the yard, but here is a picture of me and my friends from high school. We don't see each other often any more, but still try to get together at least once or twice a year.
Day 02
Day 02- The meaning behind your Blogger name
I started blogging as a means to get my feelings out there. When I started blogging I was going through some pretty serious emotional times. I'm not sure if it was post baby hormones or lack of self confindence, but I was not in a good place and I felt I really needed help. Now of course being the stubborn ass that I am, I didn't think I could ask for help, so instead I turned to the blog world and decided I would try to write away my troubles. It helped me to vent and relieve some stress, yet still filter what I say (some blog posts are better unpublished) so I don't hurt peoples feelings. (I have been known to do this, its not something I'm proud of, but come on people...stop being such sally asses and get a backbone!) So therefore my blog name was born....after all this really is Cheaper than Therapy!!
I started blogging as a means to get my feelings out there. When I started blogging I was going through some pretty serious emotional times. I'm not sure if it was post baby hormones or lack of self confindence, but I was not in a good place and I felt I really needed help. Now of course being the stubborn ass that I am, I didn't think I could ask for help, so instead I turned to the blog world and decided I would try to write away my troubles. It helped me to vent and relieve some stress, yet still filter what I say (some blog posts are better unpublished) so I don't hurt peoples feelings. (I have been known to do this, its not something I'm proud of, but come on people...stop being such sally asses and get a backbone!) So therefore my blog name was born....after all this really is Cheaper than Therapy!!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Day 01
Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself.
1. I have a fantastic husband who is my very best friend! And I don't just say that because it sounds good on a blog post. I really do mean that there is no one else in this world that could possibly understand me and put up with me the way this man does, he probably deserves saint status some days, but we won't tell him that!
2. I have three very energetic children ages 5, 4, and 1 whom I love dearly, but there are days I would like to stick a sign in the yard that says FREE KIDS (to a good home of course) and see if I get any takers! Instead I just reach in the fridge for a nice cold cup of "mommy juice" and we all feel better. Or at least I do!
3. I live in God's country. Not many things to do around here unless you count cow tipping and road tripping, but it sure does make for some beautiful scenery and peace and quiet.
4. I work a full time job, however I often try to talk my husband into letting me be a stay at home mom. Financially it is probably an option, unless you take into consideration the fact that if I were a stay at home mom I would probably be unable to stay at home and more likely to want to get out of the house to do things. Or if by some act of god my husband could keep me home, I would sit around and dream up shit to go and do, so instead I work so we can use my income to go do the stuff I love dreaming up! :)
5. I have been on a weight loss journey for the last year, although I must say that the last six months I have really slacked off and should probably call it a maintenance journey. I hope to get myself back on track soon.
6. I tend to ramble (if you haven't noticed by now).
7. I am a pretty straight forward person. I don't like bullshit and backstabbing. If you don't like me or something I say/do/stand for than be upfront with me. It doesn't mean we still can't be friends with different opinions. However, do not pretend to be nice to my face and then talk about me behind my back. I can't stand this and will basically do everything in my power to avoid situations with you in the future.
8. I have very little patience. This is something that I have tried to work on over the last several years (especially since having children), but is very hard for me. Patience is a virtue I was not blessed with.
9. I love fall!! This is by far my most favorite time of year. I love everything about it including the weather, the get-to-gethers and especially nights sitting out by the fire.
10. Bedtme is my least favorite time of the day. I hate having to convince my kids every night that they need to go to sleep. Most nights turn into a battle and then I end up feeling like the bad guy. I don't like ending my day on that note. I wish I could let them stay up as late as they wanted and sleep in late also, but in reality that wont' work.
11. I enjoy sports. Not so much participating (its been quite some time since I've done any of that), but watching.
12. I don't have many close relationships, (other than with the husband and kids) I have a tendency to push people away. I'm not sure why I do this, if I'm worried if they get too close I will disappoint them or they will disappoint me, but I am really trying to work on this.
13. I love to read blogs. I don't know what it is about certain blogs, but I really can relate to them and I find it theraputic to read them and realize that I am normal! I haven't gotten good at commenting yet, I think that has to do with my phobia of getting too close, but as stated above, I'm working on that.
14. I really don't find myself that interesting of a person since I am only on fact #14 and I'm struggling for things to say.
15. My husband tells me that sometimes when I'm REALLY tired, I sleep with my eyes open. I still deny this, afterall this is coming from the man who can wake up the dead with his snoring. I think he just tells me this so he doesn't feel like he is alone when it comes to bad nocturnal habits.
Ok, so the picture is not super recent, but I really don't like the camera much!
1. I have a fantastic husband who is my very best friend! And I don't just say that because it sounds good on a blog post. I really do mean that there is no one else in this world that could possibly understand me and put up with me the way this man does, he probably deserves saint status some days, but we won't tell him that!
2. I have three very energetic children ages 5, 4, and 1 whom I love dearly, but there are days I would like to stick a sign in the yard that says FREE KIDS (to a good home of course) and see if I get any takers! Instead I just reach in the fridge for a nice cold cup of "mommy juice" and we all feel better. Or at least I do!
3. I live in God's country. Not many things to do around here unless you count cow tipping and road tripping, but it sure does make for some beautiful scenery and peace and quiet.
4. I work a full time job, however I often try to talk my husband into letting me be a stay at home mom. Financially it is probably an option, unless you take into consideration the fact that if I were a stay at home mom I would probably be unable to stay at home and more likely to want to get out of the house to do things. Or if by some act of god my husband could keep me home, I would sit around and dream up shit to go and do, so instead I work so we can use my income to go do the stuff I love dreaming up! :)
5. I have been on a weight loss journey for the last year, although I must say that the last six months I have really slacked off and should probably call it a maintenance journey. I hope to get myself back on track soon.
6. I tend to ramble (if you haven't noticed by now).
7. I am a pretty straight forward person. I don't like bullshit and backstabbing. If you don't like me or something I say/do/stand for than be upfront with me. It doesn't mean we still can't be friends with different opinions. However, do not pretend to be nice to my face and then talk about me behind my back. I can't stand this and will basically do everything in my power to avoid situations with you in the future.
8. I have very little patience. This is something that I have tried to work on over the last several years (especially since having children), but is very hard for me. Patience is a virtue I was not blessed with.
9. I love fall!! This is by far my most favorite time of year. I love everything about it including the weather, the get-to-gethers and especially nights sitting out by the fire.
10. Bedtme is my least favorite time of the day. I hate having to convince my kids every night that they need to go to sleep. Most nights turn into a battle and then I end up feeling like the bad guy. I don't like ending my day on that note. I wish I could let them stay up as late as they wanted and sleep in late also, but in reality that wont' work.
11. I enjoy sports. Not so much participating (its been quite some time since I've done any of that), but watching.
12. I don't have many close relationships, (other than with the husband and kids) I have a tendency to push people away. I'm not sure why I do this, if I'm worried if they get too close I will disappoint them or they will disappoint me, but I am really trying to work on this.
13. I love to read blogs. I don't know what it is about certain blogs, but I really can relate to them and I find it theraputic to read them and realize that I am normal! I haven't gotten good at commenting yet, I think that has to do with my phobia of getting too close, but as stated above, I'm working on that.
14. I really don't find myself that interesting of a person since I am only on fact #14 and I'm struggling for things to say.
15. My husband tells me that sometimes when I'm REALLY tired, I sleep with my eyes open. I still deny this, afterall this is coming from the man who can wake up the dead with his snoring. I think he just tells me this so he doesn't feel like he is alone when it comes to bad nocturnal habits.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
30 Day Blog Challenge
I found this blog challenge on Changing My Weighs blog, and she found it on a friends site. She was a few days behind, but is catching up. I am going to start fresh and see how it goes. Should at least give me some inspiration for some blogposts and help everyone else get to know me a little better. So here here's the layout. I'll start with Day 1 tomorrow.
Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself.
Day 02- The meaning behind your Blogger name
Day 03-A picture of you and your friends
Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to
Day 06- Favorite super hero and why
Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why
Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one
Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14- A picture of you and your family
Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play
Day 16- Another picture of yourself
Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23- Something you crave for a lot
Day 24- A letter to your parents
Day 25- What I would find in your bag
Day 26- What you think about your friends
Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30- Who are you?
Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself.
Day 02- The meaning behind your Blogger name
Day 03-A picture of you and your friends
Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to
Day 06- Favorite super hero and why
Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why
Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one
Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14- A picture of you and your family
Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play
Day 16- Another picture of yourself
Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23- Something you crave for a lot
Day 24- A letter to your parents
Day 25- What I would find in your bag
Day 26- What you think about your friends
Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30- Who are you?
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
If We're Being Honest
I confess...I really enjoyed the three day weekend, but it made it 10 times harder for me to want to go to work today.
I confess...I was extremely grateful that I got to leave work early today for a kids speech appointment today, however I will probably hate it tomorrow when I have to work later.
I confess...I hate getting home from work and having to decide what to make for supper/dinner.
I confess...that more than I hate having to decide what to make for supper, I hate cleaning up after supper.
I confess...that although my five year old is extremely excited about going to school for an open house tonight, I myself am not looking forward to it. I am excited that she is excited about showing off her school to her dad (I get to see her classroom twice a week when I am at school picking up her brother), but could really care less about getting the tour of what I have already seen while fighting with two little boys who could care less that we are supposed to behave in public, although I am sure her excitement will make it worth it.
I confess...that I do miss my kids greatly during the day while I'm at work, but sometimes at night I dream of dosing everyone with Nyquil so they will go to bed early and I could just have peace and quiet for a little while.
I confess....that I am beginning to feel like a failure when it comes to weight loss. Last year this time I was doing so great, and it didn't even feel like it took work or effort to be healthy and this year I feel like no matter what I do I can't get myself back on track. I will have a great day and then a not so great day. I am tired of the roller coaster ride. I do not hate the weight I am at now, however I do want to lose more weight.
I confess....that my husband is probably tired of me talking about losing weight and then eating cookie dough or drinking soda instead of actually following through with what I say I'm going to do. He has never once said anything to me about my weight, but I know that he probably gets frustrated with me being so wishy washy over what I say I want and what I do. Why am I like that?
I confess....that I could probably go on forever with confessions, but I guess I'll save some for next week!
I hope everyone has a great week and thanks for listening!!
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