Did you know that? Are you celebrating? Wait, what day is it you ask?
Well, you have a couple to choose from..Let me know which one you will be celebrating!
February 11th is:
National Shut In Visitation Day
White Shirt Day
Satisfied Staying Single Day
World Marriage Day
and
National Man Day! I did not make this up!
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Friday, February 09, 2007
Weight loss update
So, to make this short rememeber when I had to go to the oncologist to follow up with a funky White blood cell count? The benefit to that visit was the doctor had me make an appt with the nutritionist and I went a few days ago..It was so nice to have one on one time and work out a diet plan for me as I have a odd schedule with working nights and such. By the way, I just turned down going to days!!!! What have I done?
Anyway, she made me to examples of diets, one when I am working and one when I am not. I am pretty much being put on a 1600 calorie diet with a bit of wiggle room. Because of this, I am alllowed to splurge 1 day a week or 2 actual meals a week..Trivia will continue.
The first 2 days have been good. If I can get used to not eating as much, this may be succesful. I will post my diet examples a bit later..
Wish me luck and if you have creative, high protein snacks, let me know!
Anyway, she made me to examples of diets, one when I am working and one when I am not. I am pretty much being put on a 1600 calorie diet with a bit of wiggle room. Because of this, I am alllowed to splurge 1 day a week or 2 actual meals a week..Trivia will continue.
The first 2 days have been good. If I can get used to not eating as much, this may be succesful. I will post my diet examples a bit later..
Wish me luck and if you have creative, high protein snacks, let me know!
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Things I Live for
Okay, got this from Thoughts of the Mama
This may be another Jerry Maguire moment and I am sure these will change when we get our daughter.
1) I love turning the car into our street and seeing my Michael's car in the driveway.I love when he comes home early
2)I love trivia. I love when we play with others but its nice sometimes to just chat
3) our drives to Florida when I am awake and not sleep deprived. Every now and then we get into a great discussion that is just awesome
4) I love the fact that hubby has gotten silly in the last 5 years. This may sound strange but its made me love him so much more..It was fun taking pics with the characters this year at Disney World..My hubby is going to be one awesome dad
5)I love being honest with myself without sugar coating things..This is when I have my reality checks
6)When our nieces and nephews see you and they hug you because they want to and not because someone told them to or because they are going to get something
7) Chilling in the TV room with Lucy the basset hound when she is quiet
8)I live for a clean house. Its rare but when it happens my mood is awesome/
9) i live for our adoption paperwork. everything we do is one step closer to meeting our sweet daughter and bringing her home to friends and family
10)i live for memories. I love to share memories with friends and families. Every moment of my life has the potential to be a awesome memory. I get to choose how awesome it will be
11) Moments at work when you know a parent trusts you with their fears, thoughts and joys. What an awesome job I have and what wonderful families I have!
12)Sleeping in
13)making a meal that MIchael loves. He is very good at complimenting
14)I love moments where it seems Michael is reading my mind which is frequent. This can be buy picking out a dvd to watch, where to eat, what to cook.. We are quite similar at times
15)Sunrises, flowers, snow. Nature. Sometimes you have to take a moment to thank God for what is in front of you. There is no other way for the beautiful environment around me. I love those moment and I want to savor each one!
This may be another Jerry Maguire moment and I am sure these will change when we get our daughter.
1) I love turning the car into our street and seeing my Michael's car in the driveway.I love when he comes home early
2)I love trivia. I love when we play with others but its nice sometimes to just chat
3) our drives to Florida when I am awake and not sleep deprived. Every now and then we get into a great discussion that is just awesome
4) I love the fact that hubby has gotten silly in the last 5 years. This may sound strange but its made me love him so much more..It was fun taking pics with the characters this year at Disney World..My hubby is going to be one awesome dad
5)I love being honest with myself without sugar coating things..This is when I have my reality checks
6)When our nieces and nephews see you and they hug you because they want to and not because someone told them to or because they are going to get something
7) Chilling in the TV room with Lucy the basset hound when she is quiet
8)I live for a clean house. Its rare but when it happens my mood is awesome/
9) i live for our adoption paperwork. everything we do is one step closer to meeting our sweet daughter and bringing her home to friends and family
10)i live for memories. I love to share memories with friends and families. Every moment of my life has the potential to be a awesome memory. I get to choose how awesome it will be
11) Moments at work when you know a parent trusts you with their fears, thoughts and joys. What an awesome job I have and what wonderful families I have!
12)Sleeping in
13)making a meal that MIchael loves. He is very good at complimenting
14)I love moments where it seems Michael is reading my mind which is frequent. This can be buy picking out a dvd to watch, where to eat, what to cook.. We are quite similar at times
15)Sunrises, flowers, snow. Nature. Sometimes you have to take a moment to thank God for what is in front of you. There is no other way for the beautiful environment around me. I love those moment and I want to savor each one!
Fridays Feast
Friday, February 09, 2007
Feast One Hundred & Thirty
Appetizer - Have you been sick yet this winter? If so, what did you come down with?
Ive been dizzy and had a headache (not at the same time) and maybe a cold, but nothing drastic! Its been good..I haven't had to call into work at all
Soup - What colors dominate your closet?I am a neutral, fall kind of chick. Dark blues, burgundy, green, tans but then I have the scrubs that are all colors
Salad - How would you describe your personal "comfort zone"?
You can tell when I am out of my comfort zone or at least people who know me can. I like to be with people I know and trust. People that love me unconditionally. Face it, I know I am odd. My sense of humor is whacked..If I can be myself, then I am in a comfort zone. As much as I like to talk, I don't like to be the center of attention around strangers.
Main Course - On which reality show would you really like to be a contestant?
Since I have to lose weight for the adoption and for health, the biggest loser as long as their were not cameras..HA!
Dessert - Which holiday would you consider to be your favorite?
My favorite time of year is from Thanksgiving until the day after Christmas..its my favorite Season. Lets not get started. I love people watching and being with family
Feast One Hundred & Thirty
Appetizer - Have you been sick yet this winter? If so, what did you come down with?
Ive been dizzy and had a headache (not at the same time) and maybe a cold, but nothing drastic! Its been good..I haven't had to call into work at all
Soup - What colors dominate your closet?I am a neutral, fall kind of chick. Dark blues, burgundy, green, tans but then I have the scrubs that are all colors
Salad - How would you describe your personal "comfort zone"?
You can tell when I am out of my comfort zone or at least people who know me can. I like to be with people I know and trust. People that love me unconditionally. Face it, I know I am odd. My sense of humor is whacked..If I can be myself, then I am in a comfort zone. As much as I like to talk, I don't like to be the center of attention around strangers.
Main Course - On which reality show would you really like to be a contestant?
Since I have to lose weight for the adoption and for health, the biggest loser as long as their were not cameras..HA!
Dessert - Which holiday would you consider to be your favorite?
My favorite time of year is from Thanksgiving until the day after Christmas..its my favorite Season. Lets not get started. I love people watching and being with family
What makes a good blog?
What makes a good blog? What makes you come back and visit day after day? Is it the colors, is it humor, is it pictures?
I wondered this myself. Some blogs I read are friends and I love to know whats going on with them. Some bloggers are so good with words that they make me laugh out loud. I have had blogs of the day and they are ones that just interest me. I love the crazy layouts with music and graphics but I also love simple designs that have substance?
What is that interests you? Is there a blog that isnt on my blogroll that is so neat I just have to visit?
Blogging is now my addictive hobby. I love to read blogs, I love to get responses so that I can respond back. I love blogs that challenge me to think and I love the ones that encourage me!
If there is a blog I have missed, please let me know and why I need to stop by!
I wondered this myself. Some blogs I read are friends and I love to know whats going on with them. Some bloggers are so good with words that they make me laugh out loud. I have had blogs of the day and they are ones that just interest me. I love the crazy layouts with music and graphics but I also love simple designs that have substance?
What is that interests you? Is there a blog that isnt on my blogroll that is so neat I just have to visit?
Blogging is now my addictive hobby. I love to read blogs, I love to get responses so that I can respond back. I love blogs that challenge me to think and I love the ones that encourage me!
If there is a blog I have missed, please let me know and why I need to stop by!
Biography reading list
Well, Just got back from Barnes and Noble where I went to buy my Calorie King book that I learned about at my meeting with the nutrionist yesterday but more on that later.
My first choices for my biography goal are:
The Life and Time of Walt Disney and
Narnia: The life and imagination of CS Lewis!
My first choices for my biography goal are:
The Life and Time of Walt Disney and
Narnia: The life and imagination of CS Lewis!
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Thursday 13
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Thursday 13 Thirteen Things I Need to do (Sorry I am not creative at all this week) 1) Send Michael's birth certificate to Maryland to get it authenticated 2) Work on a budget and stick to it 3) Clean out pantry and throw things away that I should not be eating 4) Clean up the office room 5) Go over all adoption paperwork and make sure its organized 6) Do committee work for work 7) Set aside another weekend to head to Florida 8) Redo my address book as way too many cards came back this Christmas 9) Organize my bookshelves. Apparently Martha Stewart has a book on this but whatever 10) Make a list of things we need to do around the house this year 11) Start reading the biographies I planned on doing 12) Finish painting the inside of the house 13) Get a new blog design that doesn’t cost 100 dollars Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!) |
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Fantasy Survivor
Hey guys, we have started a Fantasy Survivor game. Its free online fun! I played last year and didnt even watch..IF you would like to participate let me know asap as the season starts tomorrow!
I know there are still fans out there!
If a fellow blogger wins, you will defintely get the blog of the day and total recognition! HEEHEE
LET ME KNOW ASAP!!!!
UPDATE! I HAD A LOT OF EMAILS REGARDING THIS. IF YOU OR FAMILY MEMBERS WANT TO PLAY THIS SEASON
1) GO TO WWW.FANTASYSURVIVOR.COM
2)LOG IN
3) JOIN A TRIBE. OUR TEAM NAME IS TEAM CHRISTOPHER (2 words)BUT WE WILL CHANGE IT ONCE WE EVERYONE JOINS
IF YOU NEED A PASSWORD ITS LUCY
ITS FREE AND REALLY FUN..MAKE SURE YOU MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS ASAP
WE ALREADY HAVE 8 MEMBERS! dont you want to beat your husband at something????
I know there are still fans out there!
If a fellow blogger wins, you will defintely get the blog of the day and total recognition! HEEHEE
LET ME KNOW ASAP!!!!
UPDATE! I HAD A LOT OF EMAILS REGARDING THIS. IF YOU OR FAMILY MEMBERS WANT TO PLAY THIS SEASON
1) GO TO WWW.FANTASYSURVIVOR.COM
2)LOG IN
3) JOIN A TRIBE. OUR TEAM NAME IS TEAM CHRISTOPHER (2 words)BUT WE WILL CHANGE IT ONCE WE EVERYONE JOINS
IF YOU NEED A PASSWORD ITS LUCY
ITS FREE AND REALLY FUN..MAKE SURE YOU MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS ASAP
WE ALREADY HAVE 8 MEMBERS! dont you want to beat your husband at something????
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Your movie quote
Make sure you let us know what your quote was
| Amy's Random Movie Quote: 'Get out of the water!' - Sean Brody, Jaws Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com |
Ten on Tuesday
Found another meme (I'll explain that later) that I have to participate in. I'm sure you want to as well!
February 05, 2007
10 Movies That Have Made You Cry
1) Radio-the first movie I actually cried the entire 87 minutes. The poor movie clean up guys was probably really ticked at me and my entire collection of napkins I left
2) Monsters Inc. Okay.I will explain. Niece Janie was 2 or 3 and identical to Boo..When Sully yelled at her,it broke my heart
3)Ghost
4) Mr. Hollands Opus -that scene at the end was awesome
5) Armageddon -when he closes his eyes and pictures his daughter at her wedding
6) Beaches - Ahh, friendship7
7) Ladder 49. I love Mr Phoenix. I love this movie
!8) A Walk to Remember- Landon Carter is the best name in the world..First Valentines Day as a married couple
9) Steel Magnolias - everyone gave such a wonderful performance
10) The Notebook: my all time favorite movie for this reason
Next week: 10 Things You Worry About
February 05, 2007
10 Movies That Have Made You Cry
1) Radio-the first movie I actually cried the entire 87 minutes. The poor movie clean up guys was probably really ticked at me and my entire collection of napkins I left
2) Monsters Inc. Okay.I will explain. Niece Janie was 2 or 3 and identical to Boo..When Sully yelled at her,it broke my heart
3)Ghost
4) Mr. Hollands Opus -that scene at the end was awesome
5) Armageddon -when he closes his eyes and pictures his daughter at her wedding
6) Beaches - Ahh, friendship7
7) Ladder 49. I love Mr Phoenix. I love this movie
!8) A Walk to Remember- Landon Carter is the best name in the world..First Valentines Day as a married couple
9) Steel Magnolias - everyone gave such a wonderful performance
10) The Notebook: my all time favorite movie for this reason
Next week: 10 Things You Worry About
Monday, February 05, 2007
Music
Okay, I know my titles to my entries are oh so not creative but oh well. I was in the car today on the way to the gym when a Glass Tiger song came on? Do you remember them? I started thinking that its amazing how one song can take you back to 10-15-20 years ago? I can remember being in our "playroom" in Midlothian Va and listening to Madonnas "True Blue"? I can remember who I was hanging out with when Armageddon came out and Aerosmiths song was popular?
What about you? Do you have certain songs that bring back a certain memory? At Caties (a patient of mine) funeral they played Amy Grants Fathers World and I know that memory will always be with me? I am interested in what songs bring back what memories!
On another note, I do not watch football. I did know who Mr Manning was as I went to school in Tn and have knows since then. I am just saying that at the beginning of this season, I declared the Colts the winners and many people laughed at me! Im just saying!
Not much going on here. I am still working on putting Christmas stuff up. I bought new boxes to help organize it but I havent completed the task!!
What about you? Do you have certain songs that bring back a certain memory? At Caties (a patient of mine) funeral they played Amy Grants Fathers World and I know that memory will always be with me? I am interested in what songs bring back what memories!
On another note, I do not watch football. I did know who Mr Manning was as I went to school in Tn and have knows since then. I am just saying that at the beginning of this season, I declared the Colts the winners and many people laughed at me! Im just saying!
Not much going on here. I am still working on putting Christmas stuff up. I bought new boxes to help organize it but I havent completed the task!!
Saturday, February 03, 2007
cant get much more random than this!
Do you remember encyclopedias? Do you remember getting a new yearly one every year? I wonder when I quit looking at them. I wonder if kids still use them.. Im just wondering..
Thought I would share some blog that I am reading and what they are blogging about! Check and see if you are listed. This replaces blog of the day, by the way!
Thoughts of the Mama- she just gave birth to Miss Danica! check her out and say hello!
Cyndi- she is showing off her enthusiasm for the Superbowl and Mr Peyton
Michael- his latest blogs have been his Friday Flashback and he happens to my hubby
Southern Girl- another Union University graduate who has a funny picture of her dog
Sting My Heart- one of the most encouraging blogs I have been enjoying
Making a House a Home- this chick has some cool recipes here
Those are just a few that I hope you and at least say hello!
Thought I would share some blog that I am reading and what they are blogging about! Check and see if you are listed. This replaces blog of the day, by the way!
Thoughts of the Mama- she just gave birth to Miss Danica! check her out and say hello!
Cyndi- she is showing off her enthusiasm for the Superbowl and Mr Peyton
Michael- his latest blogs have been his Friday Flashback and he happens to my hubby
Southern Girl- another Union University graduate who has a funny picture of her dog
Sting My Heart- one of the most encouraging blogs I have been enjoying
Making a House a Home- this chick has some cool recipes here
Those are just a few that I hope you and at least say hello!
Friday, February 02, 2007
Prayer Request
I hope a lot of people stop by and can say a quick prayer for my dad.Apparently he failed his cardiac stress test and is having a procedure. This is the man that back in June fell through our deck while working on it and broke his foot. It still hasnt healed and hes a healthy, young man! Say a prayer wont you..I dont know much yet!
Okay, talked to mom and its being done on Friday! He doesnt want to talk about it so I will just pray for him! I love my dad....I could blog about him all day
If you guys like 80s music, check out hubbys Fridays Flashback over at Valtools Box
I typically dont like to advertise for him but he doesnt do it and hes had some really cool videos! Please stop by and say hello!
Okay, talked to mom and its being done on Friday! He doesnt want to talk about it so I will just pray for him! I love my dad....I could blog about him all day
If you guys like 80s music, check out hubbys Fridays Flashback over at Valtools Box
I typically dont like to advertise for him but he doesnt do it and hes had some really cool videos! Please stop by and say hello!
Thursday, February 01, 2007
I have been so obsessed with Wordless Wednesdays, Thursday 13 and Friday Feast that I havent really blogged about me.
Michael and I are doing well..Still waiting on adoption papers but you can read all that at the adoption blog here
Lucy and the kitties are good. The Christmas tree is down and placed in the bag (thanks for the tip mom and dad) and now I can clean that room thouroughly. Its bad that we have Christmas gifts still in that room..I know..Perhaps if I confess, I will quickly get these things done.
I have failed a few of my resolutions and I am not that upset. Michael and I have been eating better at home. Its much improved but we have a lot more to work on. We still play with weekly trivia and we are going to a Superbowl party at a coworkers this weekend..Thats really about it, I guess. I have many thoughts about things I have read or have seen, but that can wait until I wake up later!!!
Good night!
Michael and I are doing well..Still waiting on adoption papers but you can read all that at the adoption blog here
Lucy and the kitties are good. The Christmas tree is down and placed in the bag (thanks for the tip mom and dad) and now I can clean that room thouroughly. Its bad that we have Christmas gifts still in that room..I know..Perhaps if I confess, I will quickly get these things done.
I have failed a few of my resolutions and I am not that upset. Michael and I have been eating better at home. Its much improved but we have a lot more to work on. We still play with weekly trivia and we are going to a Superbowl party at a coworkers this weekend..Thats really about it, I guess. I have many thoughts about things I have read or have seen, but that can wait until I wake up later!!!
Good night!
Fridays Feast
Friday, February 02, 2007
Feast One Hundred & Twenty Nine
Appetizer
What was one of the fashion fads when you were a teenager?
ohhh. Lets see Units(you buy 3-4 types of odd clothing and can wear them with different things. Leggings, ZCavarrici, twist bead necklace
Soup
Name one thing you think people assume about you when they first meet you.
that i am outgoing..i can be shy and i dont like to talk in front of groups
Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how hard do you work?
when its stinkin busy at work, and I want to provide good customer service then an 11. At home, I am lowkey and give myself a 6
Main Course
If you were given a free 30-second commercial during the Super Bowl to sell anything you currently own, what would you advertise?
good question..i would fill empty boxes of the stuff the last owner of the house left and sell them as surprises
Dessert
Fill in the blank: I love to snuggle when it is cold
Dont forget to check out hubbys blog over at Valtools Box to see todays Friday Flashback
Feast One Hundred & Twenty Nine
Appetizer
What was one of the fashion fads when you were a teenager?
ohhh. Lets see Units(you buy 3-4 types of odd clothing and can wear them with different things. Leggings, ZCavarrici, twist bead necklace
Soup
Name one thing you think people assume about you when they first meet you.
that i am outgoing..i can be shy and i dont like to talk in front of groups
Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how hard do you work?
when its stinkin busy at work, and I want to provide good customer service then an 11. At home, I am lowkey and give myself a 6
Main Course
If you were given a free 30-second commercial during the Super Bowl to sell anything you currently own, what would you advertise?
good question..i would fill empty boxes of the stuff the last owner of the house left and sell them as surprises
Dessert
Fill in the blank: I love to snuggle when it is cold
Dont forget to check out hubbys blog over at Valtools Box to see todays Friday Flashback
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