Mini Vaca Time

Time to pack. I'm headed South this weekend! I am very excited to spend time with the fam - plus it has been years since I've been. My suitcase is entirely to large for just several days...but I like to have options or items on reserve.

The official Biggest Loser was today. I am down 1.4lbs this week. Hardly in first - but still better than gaining. Next week should be a little better because I will feel like running!

Does food ever tempt you? I get home to a delicious meal cooked by my brother and his guy friends. I was super-proud. Stuffed porkchops (insides included sausage and cheese), rolls, rice, and corn casserole! Yum! I only had 3 bites of the corn casserole and a porkchop. Somewhat low-carb and that's the goal!

All is well in this country song of a life of mine! Be back next week!

-Ciao

{Shi}

My shoe obsession gets worse every day. My new fav store to stalk is Shi. Some of the styles are a little outrageous - but I still love to go in and try on every, single pair of heels in the place. Lookie!

Candid Picutre Moment

I was organizing my pictures into seperate folders for ease of use and look what I stumbled upon this jewel. I've said before that my house is like a barn...and here is a little proof. Some of my brother's frinds decided to crash. Guess they had enough and just plopped somewhere without any second thought. That night I just HAD to snap this candid moment. We have 3 couches and there was no one on the others. Thankfully they are thoughtful enough to try to leave room for others. Otherwise I wouldn't have gotten a good laugh. Oh, and I love the "bling" shinning in the picture. Haha.

Low Carb

It's amazing how creative I become when doing a low-carb diet. Instead of settling for a hamburger patty topped with cheese, a masterpiece was created. Well, maybe not a 'masterpiece' but something yummy. Keep in mind that the fridge and pantry are always empty as well.

Dish name: "Thank God I'm Not Watching My Calories"

Ingredients: Scrambled hamburger meat, veg-all (however much you like), slices of onion, chili powder, salt, pepper, sour cream, topped with cheese!


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My sickness symptoms has now moved in my respirtory system. It's not real bad - but I can tell it's there. Nothing Mucinex isn't helping with. So, going to the track tonight was out of the question. Plus it's entirely too hot outside. Instead, I am going to clean house, begin packing for this weekend, research student loans, and go to bed early. Hey, at least I'm still being productive.

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Update on the Bigest Loser Contest: Wednesday will be the official weight in - but so far I've only lost 1lb. Puft. That stinks!

Poop

I feel like poop. My nose and lungs are achy. I am not out for the count...but I could certainly be better. I have no energy and keep sniffing. So much for keeping up with my running schedule! My symptoms keep going from one thing to another. When is this going to get better?! And truly I would like to know what "this" is.

I plan on getting in bed in about 15 minutes. It will be at about 8:30. Rest is good when you aren't feeling well - so I guess I will try this angle.....

Shoooping!

Me and my cousin had a fun day of shopping - and looking at wedding dresses. We found the best one for her. She will pick it up tomorrow. I also bought 2 super-cutise shirts from Express! I did splurge a little bit...but it is worth it.

Question: Is it real? haha.

Wow. How long has it been since you have watched Saturday Night Live? It's been YEARS for me. I am watching a re-run and thinking that I would do some naughty things for a bag of popcorn (ok, maybe not 'naughty, naughty'). Since I am on a diet and we are out of snacks...I am having to settle for a sugar-free snack pack.

Mary Kay?

*Ring Ring* AMANDA! You just won $100 worth of Mary Kay products. Go to the website and pick out what you want. I'll meet you whenever you want. Congrats! YAAAY! We had a facial party a few months ago for my cousin who is getting married next summer. The MK rep was wonderful and we had a fun time. I have never used MK products until that night. I loved the products - but since I am not a money tree...I could only buy some foundation. Until...I won $100 worth of stuff. Take a lookie:

1. SatinHands Kit (The BEST stuff eva)

2. Cosmetic pads

3. Satin Lips lip balm (lip treatment that exfoliates) and lip balm

4. Eye primer - to keep my shadow on all day

5. Beach Bronze lip gloss

6. Moonstone and Lilac eyeshadow

I am so excited about all this! :-) Thank you Dawn...and thank you Mary Kay!

My Charmed Life

I got my luggage tags in the mail today! How cute are they? I absolutly love these. Big thanks to Patty and Chris at My Charmed Life for these beauts. AND a HUGE thanks to Jo Jo for all her cool bloggy give-aways!


I will get some good use out of these. I will also know where to point them when everyone is jealous!

The Biggest Loser

We started "The Biggest Loser" at work yesterday. Whoever loses the largest percent of body weight wins! Guys and girls in the same pot. We have 5 weeks until the competition is over. I am very excited about this because it will be gREAt motivation. On top of that...there is about $400 cash for the winner. I think I can do this. Seriously. I may have to be carried to the final weigh in due to weakness, but hey, it's $400 bucks!

What my strategy you ask?

1. Low Carb Diet

2. Water or water with Crystal Light

3. Lots of running

With only two days into the competition I have stood my ground. I ran a mile and walked a mile yesterday. Today I ran a mile, and walked a mile again. I had a hamburger patty for supper. And lunch...take a lookie:

A few cherries. Pitiful, sad, and everything YOU shouldn't do on a diet. But the competition is fierce and I'm all in ba-bay!

P.S. Now off to belly dance and practice in the mirror for some mo' exercise :-)

Re-Raxing

This weekend was relaxing. I was able to catch up on missed sleep and also get some exercise in. It was pretty uneventful - which was actually "planned" so I count it as a win! Although I wish I didn't have to work tomorrow - I am thankful that I have a job. The weekend will be here before I know it.

Remember "Art on the Rocks" that I mentioned a few weeks ago? Well, it's this Friday and I haven't found a dress yet! AHHH. I must shop this week....

Green Faces

Do you ever just want to do silly girly things? Well, my cousin and I think it is so much fun to do facials, massages, manis, pedis, and the like. It is always refreshing to girl talk with a green face! haha. Do yourself a favor and take time to do these kinds of thing. It is fabulous!

Farewell Friend

Farewell my little friend. It is time for school to start back and our intern has to return to Auburn. She and I became friends as she was inducted into the 'Hot Bod Quad.' We have 4 cubes, so it is easy to socialize and become close to your surrouding boxmates. I thought it would be fun to have her a little going away party yesterday. Obviously, my them was orange and blue for Auburn. Only for her...Roll Tide Roll. If you will look closely to the left you will see a swag I made for her! I was in such a rush making it and decorating the next morning that I didn't take a closeup. But it was precious. It had pawprint, tigerprint, and tons of orange, blue, and white ribbon. AU signs were attached with closepins! We will miss you little miss :)

Here she is just a' posing in front of her alma matar backdrop.

Red and white make for a 'Bama Attack!' Michael thought it would be fun to attack at different times during the day.

The members of the Hot Bod Quad. The fourth was taking the picture.

One more thing...

Oh, AND I am back in action with my wedding tales blog :-)

New Toy!

I got an iPod. A little behind the times I know. But still...it's very exciting. I went with the iPod Classic so I can downlad movies. The nano is 8g but the classic is 80g. Not a bad upgrade for $50. So, tonight I will be downloading songs.

My friend and I have started jogging and are running in some type of "thon" on August 16. That is just 2 weeks away! I was able to run one mile without stopping today. Tomorrow...it will be 1 1/2 miles. A lot to do in a little bit of time.

I'm not sure of the details yet. I only know the date. Scary huh?