A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my MOM!!! Hope you have a great Birthday!!! Love ya!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Sundays!!
So after washing all the windows and then planting flowers, pulling weeds and getting a sun burn. I finally took some relaxing me time to read a little. Here is a few photos of my Sunday. Hope you all had a nice day.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
past, present and future
I have been doing some reflecting as you can tell by the photos that are within this post. I have been looking back at my old photo's and telling myself that I have come a long ways in 17 months. Starting out at 239 pounds and a size 22 pushing 24 to now 173 pounds and size 12 for a total of 66 pounds :) What a change, what a difference this challenge has made for me with how I look on the outside and on the inside. There are days that I feel like the old me until I look into the mirror and see the new me looking back. There are days that I feel as if I am failing because I am not on track I have lost my focus on the big picture and I don't know what my true goal is anymore besides being thinner and healthier. What is the true underlining factor that makes me a food addict? This is the BIGGEST question of all that I must answer. I do know I am not the only one out there struggling with food. I know my friends have problems with food as well but what is there underlining reason for over eating? Food is an addiction an addiction that you must feed everyday in order to stay alive. But what is my balance between what I need to stay alive and then the over eating? This is what I must find out and fix in order for me to move on, to reach my goal and stay at my goal I need to fix the internal problem or else is will make me fail and start all over again. I am scared that I may never be able to reach my goal weight because I do not know to find the answers to these questions. So I am starting a quest to find the true inner me for a healthier me.
I must say that I am so Thankful to Weight Watchers for getting me to where I am today.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Thank You for Your Time!!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
ONCE YOU READ THIS YOU WILL UNDERSTAND!
ONCE YOU READ THIS YOU WILL UNDERSTAND!
A young man learns what's most important in life from the guy next door.
It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him. Over the phone, his mother told him, 'Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.' Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.! 'Jack, did you hear me?' 'Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It's been so long since I thought of him. I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,' Jack said. 'Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you were doing. He'd reminisce about the many days you spent over 'his side of the fence' as he put it,' Mom told him. 'I loved that old house he lived in,' Jack said. 'You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stopped in to make sure you had a man's influence in your life,' she said 'He's the one who taught me carpentry,' he said. 'I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important ... Mom, I'll be there for the funeral,' Jack said. As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away. The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time. Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time. The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture ... Jack stopped suddenly. 'What's wrong, Jack?' his Mom asked. 'The box is gone,' he said 'What box?' Mom asked. 'There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me was 'the thing I value most,'' Jack said. It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it. 'Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him,' Jack said. 'I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom.' It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died. Returning home from work one day Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. 'Signature required on a package. No one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days,' the note read. Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. 'Mr. Harold Belser' it read. Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside. 'Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life.' A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover. Inside he found these words engraved: 'Jack, Thanks for your time! - Harold Belser.' 'The thing he valued most was ... my time' Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. 'Why?' Janet, his assistant asked. 'I need some time to spend with my son,' he said. 'Oh, by the way, Janet, thanks for your time!' 'Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away,'
Think about this. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.
It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him. Over the phone, his mother told him, 'Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.' Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.! 'Jack, did you hear me?' 'Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It's been so long since I thought of him. I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,' Jack said. 'Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you were doing. He'd reminisce about the many days you spent over 'his side of the fence' as he put it,' Mom told him. 'I loved that old house he lived in,' Jack said. 'You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stopped in to make sure you had a man's influence in your life,' she said 'He's the one who taught me carpentry,' he said. 'I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important ... Mom, I'll be there for the funeral,' Jack said. As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away. The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time. Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time. The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture ... Jack stopped suddenly. 'What's wrong, Jack?' his Mom asked. 'The box is gone,' he said 'What box?' Mom asked. 'There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me was 'the thing I value most,'' Jack said. It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it. 'Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him,' Jack said. 'I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom.' It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died. Returning home from work one day Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. 'Signature required on a package. No one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days,' the note read. Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. 'Mr. Harold Belser' it read. Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside. 'Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life.' A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover. Inside he found these words engraved: 'Jack, Thanks for your time! - Harold Belser.' 'The thing he valued most was ... my time' Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. 'Why?' Janet, his assistant asked. 'I need some time to spend with my son,' he said. 'Oh, by the way, Janet, thanks for your time!' 'Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away,'
Think about this. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.
1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
4. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
5. You mean the world to someone.
6. If not for you, someone may not be living.
7. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
I got this email and felt as if I needed to share it with everyone.
Thank you to all my friends for your time, Thank you for your stories, laughs and good times that we have together your the best.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Today's :)
Corey's new truck (got to drive it last night what a tank, but fun to drive)
Thor and Buster pulling stuffing out of there new toys, so fun to watch.
Venti white chocolate peppermint mocha from Starbucks!!
The sun is out with a bright blue sky and pillowy white clouds in it.
Sirius satellite radio and all the channels that you get.
Season 4 of the Deadliest Catch started last night. I love this show and the Northwestern crew.
My little tree in front of the house is in bloom and looks so pretty.
The birds singing in the morning as I am getting ready for work.
Hope you have a few things that have made you smile :) today!!
Thor and Buster pulling stuffing out of there new toys, so fun to watch.
Venti white chocolate peppermint mocha from Starbucks!!
The sun is out with a bright blue sky and pillowy white clouds in it.
Sirius satellite radio and all the channels that you get.
Season 4 of the Deadliest Catch started last night. I love this show and the Northwestern crew.
My little tree in front of the house is in bloom and looks so pretty.
The birds singing in the morning as I am getting ready for work.
Hope you have a few things that have made you smile :) today!!
Happy Wednesday!!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Through Rain, Snow, Wind and Sun
we got the new truck home. We left at 6am for Kellogg, Id and got back around 8pm. A long, long wet and cold day. When we left Hermiston it was raining and rained the whole way there and the whole time we where in Kellogg, then on the way home we hit a snow storm. But we made it home tiered and ready for bed. But here it is...
Thursday, April 10, 2008
It's a Thursday!!
Getting excited about Saturday I am attending the Victorina Tea in the morning with my mom then headed to the Bucket to crop the day away with the girls. I am so ready to crop the day away I am working on my mini album of our Portland trip. It's going to be so cool I can't wait to get it done. I am using a clear album and some lace papers, I will post photo's of it.
I am also excited that I have a 3 day weekend Corey and I are headed to Kellogg Idaho to pick up his new truck on Monday. We got the call today that it is ready for us to pick it up. So we are leaving here Monday morning at about 6am to go get the truck and come back home. It will be a long day of driving I am just hoping for nice weather on Monday. The photo to the left here is what Corey's new truck will look like (this is stock no extras).
Edit to this post!!! There is no crop at the Bucket this Saturday it will be next Saturday 04/19/2008.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
I think I need a tree!!
We all Need a Tree!
I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one ton truck refused to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands. When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation. His face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss. Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier. 'Oh, that's my trouble tree,' he replied 'I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, those troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children.. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again.' 'Funny thing is,' he smiled,' when I come out in the morning to pick 'em up, there aren't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before.
I got this email and thought I should share it with you all and I really think I need this tree.
I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one ton truck refused to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands. When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation. His face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss. Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier. 'Oh, that's my trouble tree,' he replied 'I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, those troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children.. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again.' 'Funny thing is,' he smiled,' when I come out in the morning to pick 'em up, there aren't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before.
I got this email and thought I should share it with you all and I really think I need this tree.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Work :(
is totally stressing me out right now. I so want the boss back in the office so I don't have to be the boss any longer. It drives me crazy the things that go on in the office right now I can't do anything about it because it doesn't do any good. So for the time being I must just deal with it until he gets back. I am a emotional wreck right now, I have not been able to stay focused on my eating or exercising which in turns makes me unhappy when I go weigh in on Mondays. It's this visas circle right now and it's driving my crazy. I have no extra energy by the time I leave work and go home so I have not been post (as if you could not see that for yourself) I have let things pile up around the house and have not taken care of things that really need to be taken care of. All I want to do when I get home is sit on my butt and do nothing. So do I need to see the Dr. to see if something major is going on or do I just wait it out until the boss gets back and see if the problem is resolved?
Okay I am done for the moment!!
If you have not checked out then new video on Amy's blog please click HERE to see this great video.
Okay I am done for the moment!!
If you have not checked out then new video on Amy's blog please click HERE to see this great video.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Things that make me Smile!!
So here is a few things that have made me smile in the last few days.
Starbucks
Corey
dinner @ La Palma
walking with my BFF Amy!!
Playing with Thor and Buster
staying home on a Friday night watching movies
dt. Mountain Dew
texting (great conversations with Cindy)
Starbucks
Corey
dinner @ La Palma
walking with my BFF Amy!!
Playing with Thor and Buster
staying home on a Friday night watching movies
dt. Mountain Dew
texting (great conversations with Cindy)
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