Headed to the Carolina's....

Today I am headed to Rock Hill, SC to see Sykora, Rusty, Liliana and Bunny!!! Tomorrow Agan will be joining us for the remainder of the weekend!! I am so excited to finally spend the weekend relaxing and with a special set of people!!  I CAN NOT WAIT, to see what the weekend has in store!

My car was finally fixed thanks to my Daddy and the boys!! So I'm good to go (hopefully-lol).

I want to wish everyone a HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY and to remind all to remember what that day is for and to say thank you to those who have served and who are continuing to protect our country...THANK YOU.

If It's Not One Thing...It's Another...

After falling off the banwagon 2 weeks ago, I jumped back on last Tuesday and picked up where I left off.  I started back with weight watchers and exercising.  Alexis and I have been walking about 2 1/2 miles a day, which makes me feel amazing!!! And also less hungry at night.  However, after my weigh in yesterday i had gained :(, I mean seriously!!! But not to let it get me down....in the words of Gloria Gaynor "I Will SURVIVE"!!!    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybXrrTX3LuI

This weekend was also relaxing, despite that I was not able to attend one of my friends graduation parties, I did enjoy the relaxation of sleep, reading and laying by the pool...now granted, I can never do anything the easy way (I mean come ON - it's just not my style...lol) my friend Katie had a FABULOUS IDEA, we would buy a pool, but it on her back deck (on the 2nd story of her apt. mind you) and hand pump and fill it up with water....OH YES....SO we DID!!! And it was the BEST $15 ever spent!! Our 8 ft pool was the perfect way to relax and feel like a kid again!! Including a Popsicle!!! hehe - WE HAD A BLAST!!!

After this weekend and the WW disappointment, I was headed home last night to go on my walk...when all of a sudden on the Loop - my car started smoking!!!! Oh But YES!! I mean, what else could happen!!! LOL - at this point you have to realize that all you can do is laugh, so I called my friend Alexis,who came and sat with me while we waited on the boys (Andy, Cotney, and Thomas) to come and take a look at my car.  After much antifreeze and 45 min on the side of the road - we got it cranked and to my house.  In true Trailer Park Fashion, they jacked the car up (put it on cement blocks and preceded to work on my car, we did get the hose out, but couldn't get the other back in (OF COURSE - LOL) so Andy picked me up for work today and Daddy is coming to Athens this afternoon to help work on the Raisin Rocket...This poor baby is on it's last leg :(  BUT THANKS TO THE GUYS!!! THEY ARE TRULY THE BEST FRIENDS A GIRL COULD ASK FOR...And I'm sure they won't let me forget it....

Hopefully my car can be put back together in time for me to make it to Rock Hill, SC on Thursday to see Rusty, Sykora, Liliana, and Bunny!! I'm super excited!!! I get to experience my first Bunko game, keep baby girl, spend time with the fam and AGAN!!! and see Sex in the City 2 with Sis!!! YAY for a FABULOUS WEEKEND IN STORE!!!

...Well....if my car will allow - keep your fingers crossed!!

It's already Thursday?

Well to say the least I have not been doing as well as hoped...I have stuck to my points, but for the past couple of days, I've been starving!!! So i decided to try and eat more filling foods today, so I'll see how that goes.  I also took my measurements today....WOW...Really?

However discouraging it make look now, I am definitely going to continue to push through!  I tried P90X last night and after about 20 min, I decided that was a NO GO...I have to build up my endurance first!!!! So I hit the pavement and walked about 2 1/2 miles.  It was very nice and relaxing.

Also, I am really looking forward to my 21 day detox program.  I really need to rid myself of ALL of my toxins.  I hear the pills are pretty nasty, but I mean really, doesn't the taste go away??? We shall see - they are in the mail today.  I'm also looking forward to start my new book this week.  I have throughly enjoyed reading over the past few weeks and can't wait to continue reading through the summer, I already have several books waiting on me!

Overall, minus the loneliness of the nights, I don't think this summer is going to be to bad.  It might actually give me some time to enjoy myself...maybe...

A Weekend At Home...

This weekend at home was long and interesting.  This weekend I had the chance to voice my concern and love about some of my family relationships.  Not only was it a weight off my shoulders, I really think I got my point across and I hope that each and every person involved (including me) will take what was said and learn and grow from this experience.

The older I get the more I have to remind myself that I AM an adult and that I CAN make my own decisions.  I do appreciate and solicit advice when necessary, but I also have to figure out some things on my own.  THIS IS NOT A BAD THING!  I enjoy learning and growing as a person both mentally, physically and spiritually.  I feel as though I am at a crossroads in my life and this weekend, I decided which way to go.  It's a little scary I must say, however, adventurous at the same time and I am excited to see how this new person that I am becoming fits into my old life. 

I hope that those closest to me understand and welcome this women that I am becoming.  I want to still make a difference in the lives of others, but I have to begin with how I treat myself.  I am going to start taking better care of myself, I honestly DO NOT have a choice, I want to feel better and be able to do more.  And I believe that I have begun down that road; oh trust me, this is a hilly road and hopefully it will smooth out soon (once I get in the groove of things).

I do hope that those closest to me realize how much I love and care about them as not only individuals but that I also cherish the relationships that I have built with them as well.  I also hope that they will give me the time I need to make this transition smooth and understand that I might finally need some time to myself . I appreciate all the kind words of encouragement and hope that one day, everyone might see me as the woman I have become and love me as that woman.

I Thank God for allowing me to follow the path that will make me stronger and more durable, even if it's going to be hard, he wouldn't put me through it, if he didn't think I could handle it and I pray that each and every day I stand stronger and more poised as the woman I want to become.

Sad Day :(

Today is the day...Agan left this morning to head home for the summer and I'm really bummed about it.

Okay, Okay, I know what your thinking - Really?? But YES!!! I'm basically left alone for the rest of the summer, with only a couple of friends left here in Athens, I'll be working, working out and then....hanging by myself...Well not all the time, but you know what I mean, I've already started reading my summer books and with one down, who knows how many I will get through this summer. Okay and so it's not just that I'm going to be alone, I really am going to miss him.  Since our 'new' relationship has begun, it has made me realize that THIS is the PERSON I'm supposed to be with for the rest of my life and parting with him for 2 months is going to be exhausting...Long distance SUCKS and even though I'll see him most weekends, the thought of not seeing him on a day to day basis just breaks my heart. I know that this too shall pass and that time apart makes the heart grow fonder - BUT DANG IT - I already LOVE HIM SO MUCH, I just don't know how in the Hell it's not gonna run over...lol...

SO...I've been thinking, I need a project. Not sure what yet...but I HAVE GOT TO FIND SOMETHING TO DO DURING THE WEEK!!!! The weekends are booked with trips home, to Rock Hill, the Lake and the Coast, but I feel as though I'm going to be BORED OUT OF MY MIND!!!!  and Super Mario Brothers isn't going to cut it for long!

Hmmmmmmm.....

OH YEAH!!!!

 This weekend was a little upsetting, I was not able to graduate with my class, however, I was able to celebrate with one of my good friends Christine!! I got to finally meet her family and support her on one of the best days of her life!!! YAY CHRISTINE!!!!

So last night was my first weigh in (and after a weekend with Reba's cooking - mother's day with Agan's grandmother with homemade yeast rolls, etc - I know YUM!!) I really thought I wasn't going to loose ANY WEIGHT...HOWEVER....I lost 3.4 pounds!! YAY!!! That is such a huge accomplishment for me!!! I could not be any happier with myself and how well I have done this week.

Also, I start P90X this week, I will let you know how well this goes!

Also, this Thursday, Agan is moving home for the summer...And I'm really bummed that I'll be here by myself, however, I understand that this is what his internship requires, but I can be selfish and whine a little, I mean, I'm entitled...Right??? I'm gonna miss him...

 And finally - I'm looking forward to memorial day weekend because I get to keep LILIANA that Friday!!! I can't wait - she is getting soooooo big!!!!! We are going to have SO MUCH FUN!!  Can't wait!!

Day 2 - But still going strong...

I have survived yet another day (including eating out!) and feel great!! I can't imagine how I'll feel in a week!! This is going to be great.  I mean you really are what you eat - think about it - If you eat trash you produce trash - If you eat healthy then you produce a healthy person!! And I can't wait to see how great this is going to be.  I also believe that I am going to start P90X next week with my girl Alexis.  I'm going to be a mean, green, fighting machine that's HOT!!!

HAHA - I will not falter - GOOOOO MEEEEEEE!!!

Dieting Doesn't Work...

This morning was the beginning to a new day!! I started weight watchers this morning and am really excited about!! Tonight after dinner - I will have eaten all of my points and will still remain statsified!! How great is that!! I am so ready to loose weight and get back to being healthy.  Tomorrow I should be able to start excersizing again and get back into that habit as well.

So the first day has been a good one an all I can say is....dieting doesn't work - but HOPEFULLY Weight Watchers does...

Stay posted!

Catch Up

Last week was kinda busy - but I'll catch you up on my weekend and start over this week....

Friday I headed home and went and got my hair did by the Almighty Hair GOD!!! SWEET - I was so thankful he worked on this mop and got me back to normal!! Thanks Michael!!  I spent the evening with Uncle Scotty, Aunt Debbie, and Big G as we headed to the Pine Tree Festival Concert at the Rec Dept.  We saw Bucky Covington and Jimmy Wayne...Pretty cool if you ask me.

Saturday  - PINE TREE FESTIVAL DAY - the fam (minus momma,she was in San Francisco, CA) was stationed at the "Boneyard" bright and early that morning to prepare for a day of food and fun. My friend Jennifer Kilcrease stopped by to enjoy the festivities and went home with a TON of food (which I'm sure Dawson enjoyed as well - hehe).  We had a blast and even though T.H.A.T BBQ (T.J., Heather, Ashley, Tommy) didn't place - OUR FOOD WAS AMAZING (Damn those small town country hicks...)  After a long day, I skipped Abby and Mikey's wedding (which I hated) and went home exhausted!!!

Sunday - I stopped by and said goodbye to the fam and headed back to Athens to rest from a long weekend.

Today has been a very productive day - I worked and signed up for Weight Watchers once again.  I have decided that I NEED TO DO SOMETHING.... This time I am going to go to the meetings and see if that keeps me motivated - I will let you know how it goes. Wish me luck - I'm gonna need it!!!