HAPPIES AND CRAPPIES

HAPPIES

- I finished boot camp for the month of April! I've joined signed up for May classes too! 

Must get healthy! 

- I'm not losing weight but I'm feeling so strong compared to how I was when I started. In March I was barely able to complete 2 minutes of sit ups with out a break. Now I can and it feels pretty great. 

- I have sold so many unwanted items we had just sitting around the house. I hate clutter and throwing things away. I'm so glad I get to sell them to people who will use them. Plus the extra cash is pretty awesome too. 

- I got my free canvas from Canvas People and I got 2 canvas for the price of one from Snapfish. My gallery wall is slowly but surely getting there. 

CRAPPIES

- Our 1st anniversary is Monday and we STILL have no plans. 

- Our measurements were done in class today and I lost 1 inch and then gained inches in other places. I'm working so hard and really wish there were better numbers.

- Work! I'm so physically and mentally exhausted. 

- I've cried a lot this week. I think I'm just hormonal or just a cranky jerk. 

- In order to afford boot camp next month I had to cancel my Weight Watchers membership. Why can't I make more money :( 

- I haver to go to the dentist before work today. I HATE the dentist. 

What were your HAPPIES and CRAPPIES this week?

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Happies and Crappies

HAPPIES:

- Sleepover party with momma tonight. That also means, wine, chocolate, movies and fun!!!

- Mega sales at Old Navy this week. I bought jeans for $5, mint cords for $10, active tank for $2 similar, red wrap dress for $6 similar and lots of other goodies like this and this

- Treated myself to some great mascara. Oh Dior I love you!!!!

- Sushi dinner dates with Brian.

- Gel Manicures. Why did I ever stop getting my nails done!

- Lost .8 at Weight Watchers even with Superbowl munchies. I totally indulged.

CRAPPIES:

-WINTER STORM NEMO!!!

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- Worrying about my husband driving in the snow, in his Civic. I really hate that we both have jobs where we MUST report even when blizzards or hurricanes are in the forecast.

- 3am wake ups. I had the worst nightmares, yes that would be plural, last night. Couldn't fall back to sleep. The worst.

-Gray roots. I must get those fixed.

-Sciatic nerve pain. It has  gotten so bad recently. I can barely drive or sit without pain.

Happy Friday!
If you're expecting winter snow please be safe. If you're lucky enough to avoid it. Good for you!!!

New Week. New Start

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I took a slight break last week from blogging. I tried to take a break from a lot of the overwhelming stress that had begun to rule my life the last month. Everything seemed to effect me in a terribly negative way. I was having panic attacks, breaking out in hives and crying regularly. Last week I worked on a lot on myself and I will continue to do so. I'm not cured or fixed but I'm trying and I'm feeling in a slightly better place than last week at this time. Last week didn't come easy though. As I worked on myself I got word that my grandmother had a heart attack. Thankfully she just got home from the hospital and doing well. It was a test for me to hold it all together. It made sound slightly selfish of me but I really put myself first this week. I stopped worrying about everyone else and everything I had no control over. The month of January had just run me down. I worried about everything. I couldn't sleep at night and couldn't stay up at work. I was physically and mentally exhausted. For a month I hadn't wanted to do anything for myself. I hadn't stuck to my Weight Watchers diet or even want to go to Zumba and have fun. I was to exhausted and tired to do anything.

I can not thank you all enough for such positive words and wishes after my post last week! I even spoiled myself this weekend. I took a Zumba class which I haven't had been interested in doing for the past week. I used a gift card from Christmas and treated myself to some new clothes at Old Navy, a bunch of goodies from Sephora and a gel manicure. I spent the day by myself. No interferences, just quiet time with myself. (In a crazy, busy mall!) It's nice to be alone with your thoughts even if there are hundreds of people surrounding you. I had nothing planned or scheduled. I took my time. I did some window shopping. Got a good cup of coffee. I even did some window shopping at Crumbs but I had some self control and didn't one. It's only because I indulged in a bagel on the way there.

While I was away from blogging for a week it was nice to be me. Here are a few snippets from last week.

New nails, lots of time with Bogart, cupcake dates with friends, snow LOTS of it, lots of curls, new paint color for our bedrooms (I think I'm going with the long one on the left), Baby shower

2012-A Glimpse Back

A year in pictures and a few words too.

Happy New Year!

 

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January

We rang in the new year at our favorite resort with our favorite people. 

February

We sadly lost my beloved Aunt but found comfort that she is no longer in pain.

In happy news we were able to celebrate an early birthday/Valentine's present. 

We treated one another to see Boyce Ave. 

March

My bridal shower. 

So nice to have all my favorite ladies in one place! 

April

Just a little something. 

I became a Mrs. on April 29, 2012.

Lucky to marry the GREATEST guy around.

Absolutely the best day of our lives.

May

Living the newlywed life. Enjoying time with our friends. 

Found out we were pregnant.

Shocked to say the very least.

Def not planned but happy non the less.  

June

Bummer- Sadly we lost our baby due to an ectopic pregnancy the week before our honeymoon to Bermuda. 

It was a very tough time.

July

Trying to move on from a difficult time. 

Won't deny there were many dirty martinis consumed this month. 

August

Spent vacation in our favorite little town of New Hope.

September

We became an aunt and uncle for the second time. Decided to take steps to a better me. 

I joined Weight Watchers and started taking Zumba classes. 

October

Spent time reminiscing about our first date at apple orchard where we met back in October 2008

Did lots of hiking and continued to improve myself by losing weight and getting stronger.

November

Thanksgiving and my husband's 10 year high school reunion. 

December

Merry Christmas. 

Holiday parties, friends and family make it all so special. 

2012 had so many ups and downs this year. 

I am so happy to have married my best friend. 

This is only the start of a lovely life together. 

Cheers to only beautiful and happy things for 2013.

Sunday Social

Favorite New Years eve you’ve had before:
Hmm I've had 2 really great NYE. 
 I made the decision on NYE to change my life. I left a boyfriend who had been caught cheating on me. We had been dating for 6 years and it was heartbreaking. He was the man I thought I would marry although I knew it was never going to work. 

As you can see I was still smoking and living it up. 

This was karaoke with friends!!! 

Last year was pretty great too. Brian, myself and our best friends spent the night at Crystal Springs Resort. Our friend bar tends there and at the time our friends lived right down the road. We had a blast! 

Are you doing anything for NYE this year and if so what?

I would really hope to get rid of this nasty strep virus and spend NYE at Crystal Springs again with our friend's Mike and Jaclyn. Jaclyn is knocked up so we already have our DD!!! 

Isn't it beautiful?

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Name a book we should all read come January?

I'm not really a reader and I hate that about myself. I mean I attacked 50 Shades series but that was like girl porn! A few friends have suggested Perks of Being a Wallflower. Any suggestions????

What are your new years resolutions?

1. I've started taking really good care of myself in September. I started taking Zumba and going to Weight Watchers. I've lost 11 pounds. Its coming off slowly but I'm starting the year smaller than I started off 2012. I hope to continue treating myself kindly both physically and mentally! 

2. I've let people walk all over me for way to long, family included and this year I will not stand for it! People have drawn the line in the sand so to say and I've decided if they don't want me a part of their life I don't want to be a part of it. Sometimes family isn't just blood its the people who are there for you when you need it most. My friends have been that for me more than some family members. If they aren't going to try neither am I. 

Veggie Chili

Last week my husband and I took a Saturday night shopping trip to Trader Joe's and Corrado's Italian Food Market. Yes, you read that right a date night/food shopping trip. They are both located about 35 minutes from our house so we rarely go but this night we made it worth it. We stocked up on tons of fruits and vegetables. I had a vegetable chili in mind for the week.

Here's what you need:
Onion
Garlic
Eggplant, thinly chopped
Squash
Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms
Black Beans
Corn
Tomatos, diced
Boca Crumbles
Tabasco Sauce
Siracha Sauce

I used my Creuset Cast Iron. Its my favorite item from my bridal shower. I think cooking in the cast iron enhances the flavors of anything you cook.

-Add oil to the pan add a chopped onion and let it sweat down.
-Add the clove of garlic, finely sliced.
-Add in black beans and tomatoes
-Add in all the fresh vegetables
-Add the corn. I cheated it isn't fresh!
- Add the Tabasco, chili powder, black pepper and Siracha sauce.

I let this sit for a day to let the flavors marry well. We served with some light shredded cheddar cheese.
It was delicious. I believe this was 5 Weight Watcher's Points Plus Value per cup.

ENJOY! 

Life Lately

What's going on in your life lately??? Well around these parts we have been very wedding centered. Sadly, a very good friend of mine had cancelled her wedding that was to be held on Saturday. A coworker of mine had her wedding scheduled for the same day. When she heard the other wedding was cancelled she re invited Brian and I. It was a great decision to go even though I couldn't stop thinking of my sweet friend who wasn't able to celebrate like we were. Tara and Ray's wedding was a blast but we are still recovering! Lots of couch time under the covers. I guess I'm getting old.

Weight Watcher's weigh in today. Not really looking forward to it. I was awesome all week but I think the wedding and a trip to the most amazing candy apple shop may have thrown we over the edge. I think it was well worth it. So wish me luck!

Can you believe I have 199 followers? Yeah me either! I guess some people find this little corner of the world kinda interesting! I'm looking forward to hitting 200. I'm thinking of a fun giveaway. Any suggestions?

Life Lately and a Giveaway Winner

Life Lately has been a bit lame. Last week was rough. In addition to the crazy rain fall. I had a double ear infection and was sidelined with some heavy duty antibiotics and ear drops.

I only got to Zumba once this week which is a total bummer BUT I did lose another 2.2 pounds. I'm am so excited! People are starting to notice a change in me. I'm starting to feel a little extra room in my pants! I've lost 8.2 pounds in a month. I'm just a little over the average!  I'm finally feeling better about myself.

We skipped out on pumpking picking so lay in bed for hours on Saturday. The only fall activity I did was plant our mums. Brain and I really don't do "down time". Our crazy work schedules give us little time during the week to spend together. I'm sure he prefers doing nothing on the weekends but I am a mover and shaker. I want to pack in as much fun possible in the few hours we have. I'm hoping to make up for it next weekend.

Next weekend we were supposed to travel to PA for a long time friend's wedding. Yesterday I got a terrible text message saying "wedding is cancelled" I don't know the circumstances of the cancellation nor do I need to. My heart breaks for both of them. I can't even imagine what they are going through. I just hope they can eventually find some comfort. I'm just going to try and be a good friend. I let her know I would be there for her like she has been there for me. Every 7th of the month she has texted me.  I told her they were the most difficult days and since then she has sent me little texted of encouragement and love.

Sunday marked 5 months since we lost our baby and for the first time I was OK. I didn't lay in bed and cry. Grief can be a strange thing. Don't get me wrong it still hurts on a daily basis but I got myself up. I went to softball, a craft fair and spent the day with my family. I've spent to many months hating myself. I must move forward. I must get back to the person I used to be. I'm on my way and that is the most important thing.

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Oh and the winner of our giveaway is Sara Grace for Gracefully Made

Sara, please email me so I can send out your goodies!

Life Lately

Well Happy October! October is my favorite month of the year. The leaves are already changing here and its so beautiful. I love waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee on my deck during these chilly Fall mornings. If you stopped by the blog last week I participated in a Fall Fashion week and skipped out on my usual blog posts. It was super fun taking pictures of my daily outfits and meeting some new friends.

 

Here are some of the things going on in our little corner of the world.

 

I just love Farmer's Markets. I found a new one located close to our home. Last week we bought beautiful fall mums and the freshest kale.



Aren't these beautiful?

 

How can you tell its fall in my house? Silly Halloween socks are a must!

 

My wallet hates me but I realized 2 of my favorite stores have opened outlets not to far from my parents. I'm in love!

 

- Vacation is over. BOO! I didn't do much but not being at work is everything! We took a day trip to 2 little shopping towns. Hubs and I also celebrated 2 special days last week. We celebrated the anniversaries of when we got engaged 9-26-10 and when we bought our home 9-29-2009. I love celebrating important days in our lives.

- Ear infections. I have been miserable for 3 days. This is no fun. I'm so congested. Everything sounds like I'm under water these days.

- We got some new furniture. FINALLY!!! We have a hard time making decisions in t

his house. It only took 3 years to find one and take it home. Now we have to redo the kitchen and get a headboard for the master.

- The most significant thing going on in my life is my weight loss journey. Weight Watchers is going pretty well. I weigh in again tonight. Its been 2 weeks and I'm down 6 pounds. I am hoping there is another loss when I weigh in tonight. I feel great about myself. Feeling a little room in my jeans in all the right area. It feels good to look in the mirror and see things I like again.

This is my 4 point salad. As you can tell it is HUGE

Romaine lettuce 0 point value

Oscar Mayer Turkety- 6 slices, 1 point value

Strawberries- 0 point value

Feta Cheese- 1 Tbsp, 1 point value

Balsamic Dressing, light- 0 point value

Artichoke Hearts- 1 point value

Toasted Crackers- 3 crackers (instead of croutons) 1 point value

 

What is going on in your life lately?

 

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