It's my anniversary!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Today is day 365 of blogging for me! To be quite honest, I didn't really think that I would have the interest or discipline to be able to maintain my blog; I proved myself wrong. :-] When I first started blogging, I remember saying that my reason to start was because I felt like my life was boring and uneventful and that if I began blogging, I would be able to track my excitements and see that my life really isn't that boring. Well . . . blogging really hasn't gone in the direction that I anticipated. I've talked to you all about some completely randoms things . . . things that really aren't even relevant to anything! haha Thanks for listening anyway!
Since beginning blogging, I've learned more about me. I've learned some things that I don't think I would have really been able to learn about myself before doing this. For example, who would have ever that I would be a "crazy coupon girl?" I love couponing! Through blogging. :-] I never thought of myself as someone that would be really interested in photography . . . as soon as I get my camera, you're going to see some talent! :-] I also learned a lot of unique things that I will want to do and try when I have a family . . . all through this whole big blog world. The world of blogging is something big and you can learn a lot! Boy am I glad that I started! Here's to a whole 'nother year . . . even if I only have 2 regular readers! :-D
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Of course . . . !
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Of course . . . when I do good, I gain weight! Go figure. But honestly, I can't complain. If you would have asked me last night, I would have put $100 on it that I lost at least 3 pounds; I feel more toned, less jiggly (haha!), and looked more tight and less bloated. I only missed one day of working out and kept within my boundaries for eating but it still doesn't seem to be enough to bring numbers done. Perhaps the number I should be looking at is my body fat percentage? My clothes feel like they fit more comfortably, so really, I can't be mad.
Josh told me that once my water weight evens itself out, I will lose more weight. He also said that the more muscle you have, the easier you burn fat which means that if I just keep going and not give up out of frustration, it may prove itself worth while.
So . . . what am I doing tonight? Going to pick up some newspapers and get my coupons, babyyy!!! Okay, and after that, I am going to splurge on my favorite high calorie ice cream! Yes! I'm rebelling! Oh, and not to mention, for family dinner tomorrow, Josh's family and I are going to Buffalo Wild Wings. Boy, oh boy, when will this nightmare end?!
On a more positive note, I just purchased my ticket to Michigan in two weeks! :-]
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Dreaming
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Life is always giving you lemons, but who says you have to make lemonade? I've been learning more and more that life does not go as planned. As a little girl, I've dreamt about growing up with both of my parents raising me, both of them being in my life every single day. I've dreamt about dressing up like a princess and going to prom with my high school sweet heart. I've dreamt that I will meet this handsome blonde-haired fairytale-like man that will sweep my off of my feet. I've thought about how nice it would be to get engaged during my senior year of college. I've dreamt about graduating college and getting a high-paying job right away.
I'm dreaming about how great it would be to be engaged and be married by next summer. I'm dreaming about how great it would be to have a perfect, financially stable marriage. I'm dreaming about starting a family very soon and having at least 4 kids. I'm dreaming about being able to raise my kids and homeschool them until they are ready for college.
BUT, life has not given me any of what I used to dream about and I highly doubt that life will hand me what I expect from it now. I used to think that those things were perfect and that if they never happened, my life would come to a screeching halt and I must say, I'm doing mighty fine. :-] I must also say that I love my life and I would not change a single thing about it. I'm just going through the motions and appreciating the unexpectedness. It's funny how society has painted us this picture of what life should be and if it doesn't turn out that way, we have either failed or we just haven't tried hard enough. Well, I sure am glad that I am not a cookie-cutter product that society expects me to be. What fun would that be?!
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