nothing new to post

its been a while
life is chugging along
bought new camera but haven't taken it out of box
want to plan trip with brian but haven't picked a date
need to take dog in to get nails trimmed but haven't made appt.
graham wants piano lessons but haven't called the lady yet.
mckenna needs uniform cleaned so she can turn it back in but haven't done laundry yet.
need to decide about what is for dinner but haven't gone to the store yet
have bible study fellowship tomorrow but haven't done the lesson yet.

some days are like that. lots to do but no desire to do it.
but i have time to post. :)

keep it to yourself

i had just been bragging to my mom and dad.
has been a really healthy winter for us.
only little colds and such
nothing major.
within days of that the aches started
1st brian and andrew.
faucet noses and non stop sneezing
talking like elmer fudd
achy joints & muscles
no fever though (thank goodness)
next up Me!
so what have i learned from this experience?
pretend that you don't realize that your good fortune.:)
or just keep it to yourself.
must go and re-hydrate!

name meaning

What Jennifer Means

You are fair, honest, and logical. You are a natural leader, and people respect you. You never give up, and you will succeed... even if it takes you a hundred tries. You are rational enough to see every part of a problem. You are great at giving other people advice. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are loving, compassionate, and ruled by your feelings. You are able to be a foundation for other people... but you still know how to have fun. Sometimes your emotions weigh you down, but you generally feel free from them. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

ITS A MIRACLE!!

i used my treadmill today.
30 minutes.
even jogged for a little while.
the jiggling was amazing
i dont think i need to lose weight
i think i can just keep running
& then it will rip away from my body
like pulling the skin off a piece chicken.
GROSS i know

so did i enjoy it?
well, not really. i never do
but i felt good afterwards
not going to go full board this time
im going to ease into this lifestyle change
Bob greene philosophy ( oprah's trainer)
get moving first
work on the food issues once i get this established

also bought this new cd
called skinny songs
fun inspirational songs
to keep me on track with good choices

i am not going to weigh myself for a while
its not so much about my weight as it is getting healthy
if im getting healthy then the weight loss will follow
we will see.
that is my strategy today
tomorrow maybe different.

MUSIC

i love music!
i go thru spells of listening nonstop
and then putting it aside.
so many favs
im a schizo when it comes to music
christian rock, fleetwood mac. musicals,
sting , janet jackson, earth wind and fire
def leppard, classical, ac/dc,
norah jones, jill scott, jamiroqui
bonnie raitt, queen, and of course
U2

music can get me out of any bad mood or console me
when i dont want to get out of it.
make a fool out of self when driving
self conscious to raise hands in church but will
rock out driving down Herndon w/o care in the world.
justin timberlake has nothing on my
driver seat boogie.

got to go
corrine rae bailey just came on
Put Your Records On
how appropriate

NEW YEAR

Im not a join w/ the crowd girl
if everyone is reading the book
or watching the movie
or joining the diet
i tend to shy away or wait.
i also dont enjoy being told
to turn to the person next to me in church
and say something...God loves you etc.
not that i dont feel that God loves them but
i want to tell them in a genuine conversation
not b/c i have been told to do it in mass obedience.

all this to say i need to lose weight.
a lot of weight.
yet i dont want to do it now b/c everyone is dieting.
i also dont want to fail yet again
i've tried MANY times .

i dont enjoy being fat.
i feel like i am letting down so many people.
mom, bri, kids, extended family, myself.
im the only one with weight problem.
so far no health problems but i know im ticking time bomb.

so... im trying yet again.
or as yoda says
not try...do
could this be the year?
20 years since high school.
reunion may be the motivation.

so goodbye McD's
goodbye drive thrus
goodbye flavored creamers
goodbye cookies and chips.
its been fun but our days together are thru.
dust off the treadmill.
park far in parking lots.
where did i put that pedometer?
i can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me.

Pets

I love my pets. i love my pets
if i keep saying it i wont drop kick them.

took them to petsmart clinic today.
no office fee just shots fee.
just to get my dogs vaccinations current
$130.00

cat had to be de-wormed
gross i know but vet said it b/c of fleas
tigger is an outdoor cat who brings them
one-time medicine at $25 at cat.

discount clinic cost me $180
didn't even get the cat vaccinations
got there at 2:30
didn't leave till 4
3 kids 2 cats 1 dog
1 grumpy mom

i love my pets i love my pets
oh wait whats this...
jonah pooped in our room &
someone peed on andrew's floor
i love my pets. i love my pets
I LOVE MY PETS!!!!!!!!!

coming out of a christmas fog

well we made it.
the Christmas season is finished.
we packed up ALL the decor and lights today.
i was telling brian that i love putting up the decor
but i love taking it down just as much.
why is that?
how could something bring you joy one month
and then you are so glad to pack it up.

Christmas wasn't what i expected. good just different.
lots of family and traveling.
family can be hard.
the longer we are apart the harder it is to be together.
my brother in law said some very wise words to me.
your problem is you have expectations.
the key is to have no expectations
then you are not disappointed.
good advice but hard to do.
maybe that is a good new year's resolution
no expectations.
i hope i can do it.
i wont expect too much. :)

here is praying 2008 will be a great year filled with
LOVE
JOY
LAUGHTER
PEACE
HEALTH
AND HAPPINESS.

AMEN