Day 22. January 31, 2011.

"I wanna make you sweat"

I must pat myself on the back, because I have been doing so well with my exercise and eating right! I am proud of myself. And I am really happy because my parents are getting back into the swing of things! Although they were supposed to meet at the gym after work and did not show!! I came home to finally see that they opened up the Wii Fit. So I had to join in on the fun!! And guess what, my freaking Wii Fit Age is 37!!! My parents laughed and laughed. I did not find it funny. I have to do better. I will keep you all updated if things change, smh. My mom's Wii Fit Age was 39!!! I must do something!!

We really enjoyed the step levels and the running level as well. I am excited to continue playing this game. :) Although, I did not sweat, it increased my heart rate, so I felt like I was doing a little something something.

Day 21. January 30, 2011.

Home Is Where The Heart Is!

Today I did not feel well at all!! I had the worst stomach pain ever. I went into work an hour late and took a 90 minute break. All of which I spent at home! I was so miserable in the gym, but once I got home I began to feel better about my situation. It was not until I got completely off and was home for good that I felt 100% better!! Man, I tell you, it is something about the positive energy your home that makes it all better. I truly appreciate family. My picture of the day is a picture of my oldest niece, Amiyah. She was working around in my shoes and watching her favorite shows on Nick Jr. I thought this was the cutest and made me remember the times when I was young walking around in my parents shows as well. And all day she kept going up to people and saying "No matter WHO you are!" It was so funny, she is too grown for her age. Man, I love my family to pieces!!



Day 20. January 29, 2011.

Drink For A Cause.

Well today was definitely a new experience for me. I attended a campfire "party" for one of my employees, in the efforts of raising money for a surgery that she has to undertake. So we all gathered for a cause! It was a great time. The first time I ever completed a "keg stand" I had a really good time. I was able to get to know a few of my employees better and it was a new experience and everyone had a really good time. And best of all, we raised about $500 bucks. Cheers!! Bottoms Up!!

Day 19. January 28, 2011.

Look What I Can Do!!

Today was a memorable day. Unfortunately it started off kind of shitty, but it ended well. I know that after today, I have one of the best daddy's in the world! He is really a sweet man and treats me like a princess. Yes, I am a daddy's girl. Well first, he allowed me to line up his beard! You all may think that really is not a huge deal, but he trusted me to shape up his beard with clippers!! Then shortly after he took me out to lunch at a small grill in Petersburg, VA. Followed by my first visit to the shooting range!!! I was so excited and happy to spend the day with my daddy-o!! He really made a difference in my day today!! I love him so much. BEST FATHER EVER!

And btw, yes I can shoot!! One of those shots next to the 'X' belongs to me!!

Day 18. January 27, 2011.

$25 co-pay.

I finally decided to go to the doctor today to see what they could possibly tell me about these headaches I get almost every single day! So I went to Patient First, signed in, paid $25 bucks for a darn co-pay, went into the back, they took my vitals, and then the doctor came in to tell me that I was perfectly healthy and that my headaches were not migraines, but tension headaches and that I was probably stressed. All of that took about 15 minutes. Do you all know that I was pissed!! I told the doctor that he told me information that I could have found on the Internet! There was nothing he could do for me, but prescribe me darn medicine. I refuse to get it filled because he did nothing for me today. So in the efforts of getting my monies worth of a doctors visit, I asked him if I could get a physical done today. He told me no, because I have to fast for 8 hours, but I guess he could feel my frustration because he told me if I came back tomorrow at 8:00a I would not have to pay the co-pay! So believe me, I walked out that office happy. All I know is that he better keep his word. Because my $25 bucks went to waste today if he tries to play me tomorrow.

Day 17. January

Blah.Blah.Blah.

Well I was actually going to take a picture of my purchase today, but I left it in my office at work. So I was left with nothing. Hah Until I got home and walked into my room and found this...laundry!! I have an issue with folding my clothes and putting it all away, so believe you me, this pile of clothes may be in my floor for a couple of days. But I promise; only a couple of days, I am going to get tired of looking at it all in my floor.

Day 16. January 25, 2011.

Pickles.

Today was a great day. It started out with a migraine and puffy eyes (out of left field) and ended with a migraine and puffy eyes. But needless to say, the in between was great! I completed payroll by myself at work today for the first time ever!! It went almost perfect. I also got to spend time with some of my employees! Oh and best of all, I did my cardio today!!! So as you can see I worked up an appetite today  with all the positive energy surrounding me. And I was so happy to come home and see pickles on the table beside the turkey burgers!! I devowered my burger and ate two pickles. :) Today was a good day. I think I will do some cardio again tomorrow.

Day 15. January 24, 2011.

One of those days.

Today was not the best. If I could have taking a picture of my brain in a knot then that would have been my picture of the day. I had the worst migraine today at work and it did not go away until I got home. I figured out that I had to be stressed about something at work, I am just not sure what it was. But once my headache was gone, I was happy. My long day at work ended well. I decided to work on an essay and look over my certification information. Although things did not go as well as planned, it was quite relaxing. I enjoy being home at times. Now all I need is a puppy.

Day 14. January 23, 2011.

Friendly Lunch.

I have always said that my friends love me and that I am very lucky to have the batch of friends that I do!!  For my last day in Harrisonburg I was decided to do lunch with my friend Bianca!! Let me tell you, I truly love this girl!! Bianca has been a huge part of my life since we were coworkers and partners in crime during my senior year at James Madison University. I really enjoyed the food and the conversation!! She is the best. Just words of advice, if you are going to make friends, make sure they like to cook and they can cook.  You will have many good meals in your life. J

Day 13. January 22, 2011.

Ink.

I must say that today was a great day! I am still in Harrisonburg and I am truly enjoying myself. My boyfriend and I are having a really good time together and we are partaking in new and different experiences. Well for me it was a new experience, not so much for him. It was my first time being with him while he got a tattoo. Shaun decided to get his fourth tattoo today and I was happy to be there with him. Although from the way it looks to get a tattoo, I am not sure if I really want one anymore. He was such a trooper, because if it was me, I would have been in tears!! But looking at him, you would have never guessed that it had fazed him. Anyhow, I think that tattoos are cool and you are a strong person if you are able to get them done. Maybe one day I will be showing a picture of my own.

Day 12. January 21, 2011.

Love.Peace.Happiness.

On the way to Harrisonburg for the weekend, I was able to admire the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. I have driven pass these mountains a number of times and I have always adored how beautiful they are. I truly believe that God has created a beautiful place for us to live. I know that this picture is not the best, but it is the best I could do while in motion. I was in love with the way the sun hit the mountains allowing you to see the definition of the landscape. I fall in love every time I am headed to and from Harrisonburg, Virginia. There may not be much to do in the valley, but it really is a beautiful place to live.

Day 11. January 20, 2011

I Will Try Anything Once.

So I have been told that I needed to try these Jalapeno chips since undergrad. So today I finally decided to give them a try. And I liked them. It was a good choice. I enjoyed them, even though I had to drink water after each chip I had. They were pretty spicy. :)

Day 10. January 19, 2011.

AFPA. So I feel like I am back at JMU studying for my Kinesiology courses. I am getting my certification for personal training and it is a bunch of reading. Today I became over whelmed trying to complete the first quiz, so I decided to try it again tomorrow. Until then, I cannot look at it anymore. I know that I will feel very accomplished once it is over and done with though, just the matter of doing it. Wish me luck!!

Day 9. January 18, 2011

 Bucket List.

Today at work myself and a few of the male trainers were talking about our bucket list. Of course it was more inappropriate than it needed to be...for example one of the guys said...."I want to have sex with an Asian girl." But that is why I love my job and the people I work with, we have a good time at work. Anyhow, talking about a bucket list got me thinking about what I would like to do before "I kick the bucket." I still have not finished my list, it is pretty long though, I want to do a lot. 

Day 8. January 17, 2011.

"Out with the old in with the new."

We finally got a new router. So I am able to get on the Internet without it keeps going out. Well that was until I began to work on my blog to catch up with the days that I missed I was able to upload one day then the rest went downhill from there. I am hoping that my wireless issues are over. I have things to do!! Come on Comcast. Right now you are on my shit list!!!!!!

Day 7. January 16, 2011

Bargain Shopper.

 

I think I may have a slight problem. I may be addicted to retail. I like to buy things. It does not have to be clothes or shoes, but I like to spend money. I often get this urge to spend money on clothes, shoes, etc. So I decided that I would just go to the mall today look for something and I was surprised to see that Victoria Secret still had their semi-annual sale going on!!! I became very excited because I had been telling myself that I wanted new bras!!! So I went in and came out with a couple of pretty ones!! Yay me. I like to shop, but I afford shop full price. Not in the money just yet... So it is not that bad is it??

Day 6. January 15, 2011

“It’s my party, I can cry if I want to...”

So excited!!! My youngest niece, Alana, turned the big #1 today!! And I was happy that I was able to get away from work for the day to help celebrate her birthday. She really enjoyed herself and did not cry one bit, other than a few fusses she was perfect as a 100% on a test!! She is such a big girl! Love her. And if you all know me, I am big on getting an education, so I brought her about 8 books that her parents can use to get my baby's brain working at a young age.

I am truly blessed to have her in my life. And I love that I am able to watch both of my nieces grow up, it makes my heart smile. One day I will be blessed with a little one of my own, but until then, I am satisfied with being an auntie and calling them my own.

Day 5. January 14, 2011.

Love Happens.

I love this guy...He surprised me by coming to visit me when I did not expect to see him until his birthday weekend in February. It really was nice to see his face even if it was just for a couple of hours. It sure did beat a phone conversation. I am learning to appreciate the small things and cherish each moment with the people you love. So tonight, I cherished our laughs, smiles, and hugs. Long distance relationships can work as long as you both want it to work.

oh yeah and of course....our kiss.

Day 4. January 13, 2011

"Girls don't come to college to find husbands, they come to find their bridesmaids!"

I truly believe that the friends you make in college are the friends you  intend to have for life. I have meet a number of beautiful women throughout my experience at JMU and I love each and everyone of them. Each of them are different in their own way, but yet the same because we all are genuine and care deeply for one another.

As we all grow older and move on from our secure homes in Harrisonburg, VA, we separate and travel to different place some far some near, but we all are heading in different directions. My photo for today is dedicated to two of the most beautiful women I know, inside and out. Mariel and Janna!! We gathered for lunch on the last day they both were in VA. Mariel went back to California to start her second semester of graduate school and Janna moved to New York to jump start her career. I love these ladies and I missed this at the moment we hugged goodbye.

Day 3. January 12, 2011

Hungry Pains.

If you really know me, then you know that I am always hungry! And guess what, today was no different. So I have been addicted to the #7 Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich from Chick-Fil-A. I mean I have eaten it twice this week and it is only Wednesday. And I know that I am living a "healthier" lifestyle now, so I decided not to get the fries! See I told you I can make life changing decisions!!

Food is always better with good friends and good conversation!

Day 2. January 11, 2011

Family.

Today was just another day in my book. Nothing too exciting and nothing terribly wrong. With that said, I do know one thing!! Family is an amazing thing!!! I absolutely love my mother. She is so good to me and I owe her so much for her blessing me throughout her life. :) I love you mommy!!!

Day 1. January 10, 2011

New Habits. New Goals. New Me.

No, this is not a "New Year's Resolution" I just decided that I want to change my lifestyle and feel better about myself. So I teamed up with some co-workers and we are all working out with a Trainer Max for a few months. And oh boy my behind and thighs are so sore...

I Have a Blog??

Well hello there!!!!

I figured that I would give this blog thing a try. I think it may be good for me. Well I am going to try to commit to posting at least a word and a picture a day for a year. Please keep me to my word!! Here is goes.....