I am in awe of the fact that my kids are back in school. This summer definitely feels like it went by too fast but honestly it was stressful and we all seemed to indulge in alot of bad habits. I am proud of the fact that I've made conscious decisions and acts to put myself and my family on the right track this year. Its great to have this mind set and I feel such good energy.
I started with decluttering most of the house. There's still work to be done but by far it was a great start. I really believe that when things are in order in your home you FEEL better. Ive been trying to keep everyone organized and have made it very clear that this is a new beginning and we will not fall back into old habits. I know there will be some mishaps along the way but we're making a real effort!
The kids are aware that they need to approach school with more focus and they are going to be better prepared. They will have their work and projects done with enough time and not rushing at the last minute!
We've all been sleeping earlier but we wake up feeling refreshed and better equipped to handle our long busy days. Even 1/2 an hour earlier to bed and earlier to rise helps immensely! ! Theres no dragging around the house, nasty attitudes and rushing to make it somewhere on time. It puts me in a better mood and im able to handle the stress of little things in life much easier.
Even financially it seems that our family will finally be on the right path. Of course there are areas in my life that I still need to get a handle on (my weight for example) but I know its one step at a time. At least im going into it with a positive attitude and motivated to get things done.
So many aspirations....so many goals.....so many ideas....
I one of many first steps today and signed up for a Walmart beauty box. It will deliver a box of samples of different products that I will be able to try and review. I am ABSOLUTELY a novice when it comes to makeup and such so it will be quite interesting for me to give these products a shot. A detailed review will follow.
Also my battle with my weight continues. I am currently at 175 lbs and plan to start eating healthier (again) and exercising (again) and also trying to incorporate other tactics as well....(details to follow)
Many people see January 1st as their new year but tomorrow is MY New Year. I am looking forward to the many experiences and results to come!!
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Friday, July 25, 2014
Tomorrow and my choice.
Tomorrow is a new day and a fresh start! I've been so distracted by so many things lately and I will admit I have lost my focus. I have so many goals and ambitions but I always have a difficult time sticking to my plans. I feel like I have so much potential to achieve great things or at the very least provide great things for my family. I just need to power through the obstacles and surge forward. I see so many other women making their dreams come true and I look at myself and feel a bit of disappointment. I understand that it takes a tremendous amount of hard work and perseverance but I'm ready! !
I see a pattern in my life where I start off with such an amazing amount of energy and determination but half way through the process I get thrown off my path by an enumerous amount of things. I have to stay on schedule and not give in to unforseen deterents.
Its been a struggle but finally I feel like everything may be lining up in order. My husband and I have worked on communication lately. After 18 years together and everything we've been through, this is a major step forward for us. Without going into details....18 yrs together since I was 15, 13 years married means we have been through alot and at the end of the day we still choose to be with each other and work through anything that comes our way.
Tomorrow means that I can still take control of my destiny and become someone I can be proud of. Someone who can contribute and provide a better life for our children. I can look in the mirror and be happy with what I have achieved!
I know I have alot of issues to deal with. My weight and health. My job. My family. My friends. My home and family. Things like having a goal and picking the course to achieve it. What weightloss program to use, How to attack my debt issues. How to work on being a better wife and mother. How to demand respect for myself. How to see myself in a better light. How to advance at work. How to be a better sister and daughter. How to be a better friend. How to be a better person.
Saying all of those things and realizing that they dont even BEGIN to encompass all to the tasks I have ahead of me....how to fathom sending our children to college..just one issue that comes to mind....ALL of those things and at this point all I can do to calm myself down and not go spiraling off into a deep depression is this......i keep telling myself a few things....one thing at a time...things will work out the way theyre supposed to....things could always be worse....someone out there would look at my life and be GRATEFULL!!!!
All of those things are true. I know I have to take one step at a time. I know my husband is there to support me and go through these things with me every step of the way. Theres still time for me to make a change in my life for the better...as long as im breathing...theres still time.....there are so many people who wish they were in my spot...able to make a choice...I should not linger in depression... how dare I look at my life and not see room for growth...If I dont make improvements then there is no one to blame but MYSELF!!!!!
Consider this my realization and declaration to myself out loud....I Will Be BETTER....I WILL ACHIEVE!!! I WILL GO FORWARD!! I will wake up tomorrow thankful for the breath of life the Lord has given me. I will take the gift of life given to me and make the most of it.
Tomorrow holds so many opportunities. ..I just need to be brave enough to seize them....wish me luck!
I see a pattern in my life where I start off with such an amazing amount of energy and determination but half way through the process I get thrown off my path by an enumerous amount of things. I have to stay on schedule and not give in to unforseen deterents.
Its been a struggle but finally I feel like everything may be lining up in order. My husband and I have worked on communication lately. After 18 years together and everything we've been through, this is a major step forward for us. Without going into details....18 yrs together since I was 15, 13 years married means we have been through alot and at the end of the day we still choose to be with each other and work through anything that comes our way.
Tomorrow means that I can still take control of my destiny and become someone I can be proud of. Someone who can contribute and provide a better life for our children. I can look in the mirror and be happy with what I have achieved!
I know I have alot of issues to deal with. My weight and health. My job. My family. My friends. My home and family. Things like having a goal and picking the course to achieve it. What weightloss program to use, How to attack my debt issues. How to work on being a better wife and mother. How to demand respect for myself. How to see myself in a better light. How to advance at work. How to be a better sister and daughter. How to be a better friend. How to be a better person.
Saying all of those things and realizing that they dont even BEGIN to encompass all to the tasks I have ahead of me....how to fathom sending our children to college..just one issue that comes to mind....ALL of those things and at this point all I can do to calm myself down and not go spiraling off into a deep depression is this......i keep telling myself a few things....one thing at a time...things will work out the way theyre supposed to....things could always be worse....someone out there would look at my life and be GRATEFULL!!!!
All of those things are true. I know I have to take one step at a time. I know my husband is there to support me and go through these things with me every step of the way. Theres still time for me to make a change in my life for the better...as long as im breathing...theres still time.....there are so many people who wish they were in my spot...able to make a choice...I should not linger in depression... how dare I look at my life and not see room for growth...If I dont make improvements then there is no one to blame but MYSELF!!!!!
Consider this my realization and declaration to myself out loud....I Will Be BETTER....I WILL ACHIEVE!!! I WILL GO FORWARD!! I will wake up tomorrow thankful for the breath of life the Lord has given me. I will take the gift of life given to me and make the most of it.
Tomorrow holds so many opportunities. ..I just need to be brave enough to seize them....wish me luck!
Sunday, April 27, 2014
I'm BACK!!! LOL Took a break from blogging. I know that its just for me but it still required focus that I didn't have. When I started my weightloss journey I was at my highest weight of 181.6 lbs. Today I can gladly say I weigh in at 168.6 lbs. I started (re-started) my journey on Jan 10. 2014 I have been dedicated to eating healthy and exercising as much as possible. I started with the 30 day ab/ squat/ and arm challenges but now im on level 3 of the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. I LOVE it! ! I'm down so many inches!! I have decided to keep away from the scale and focus on progress pics. I still have my days when I give in to temptation and even weeks when I slack off and don't work out the wa I should but I'm still going. I'm restarting my weight loss journey tomorrow and plan on hitting the workouts ard. I hope to upload progress pictures by the end of June. I'm a mom and a wife with a full time job and many other obstacles that life throws my way but I think its still possible at any age to reinvent yourself and continue improving oneself. Lets see if I can. ...
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Tis the season...... ..
So far December has been very hectic and stressful.....and not for the normal reasons it would be. ..especially so early into the month. It's not due to the crowded shopping malls and Christmas shopping and bills all at once...ofcourse I still have to deal with those but I also have other mishaps to deal with as well. Lets start with the fact that on the way to the kids Christmas concert my car broke down then add on top of that school tuition for all 3 children (we live in a really bad school district) past due and needs to be made current or their classes will be interrupted. I have utilities and credit card bills and Birthdays are coming up and all these things are hitting me all at once.
Not to mention I've been fighting with my husband over some of these issues and to his credit he has been extremely forgiving because I will admit that I have been aloof with my spending and payment habits. (NO...im NOT buying expensive bags or jewelry ...lets just leave it at that) The moral of my story is that this time of year and all of the struggles my family and I have encountered has reminded me of what the true meaning of this holiday season is.....I know I know..sooooo cliche. ...ita not about material things....its about miracles like the miracle of the birhth of chirst....its the little miracles we see every day. ...a kind smile. ...the help of a stranger.... like the one I got from two different men at the gas station I ended up at when I got stranded when my car broke down. They may not have been able to fix the problem but they tried their best. I truly appreciated it. Like my neighbor who took time away from his family two days in a row to help my husband and I out. Also my boss who offered to give me a loan and a raise that I did not earn but she knew it would help in my time of need even though the office is not doing well at this time either. .....this is the true definition of the holiday spirit.
I am truly thankful for these people my and my friends and especially my family. I am so fortunate to have them in my life and at times I may feel I don't deserve them but I will cherish them always and forever and I will strive to provide the best life I can for them.
I pray that this Holiday season brings you joy and happiness. I pray that you look at your loved ones and smile and are thankful for the joy that they bring you.
So far December has been very hectic and stressful.....and not for the normal reasons it would be. ..especially so early into the month. It's not due to the crowded shopping malls and Christmas shopping and bills all at once...ofcourse I still have to deal with those but I also have other mishaps to deal with as well. Lets start with the fact that on the way to the kids Christmas concert my car broke down then add on top of that school tuition for all 3 children (we live in a really bad school district) past due and needs to be made current or their classes will be interrupted. I have utilities and credit card bills and Birthdays are coming up and all these things are hitting me all at once.
Not to mention I've been fighting with my husband over some of these issues and to his credit he has been extremely forgiving because I will admit that I have been aloof with my spending and payment habits. (NO...im NOT buying expensive bags or jewelry ...lets just leave it at that) The moral of my story is that this time of year and all of the struggles my family and I have encountered has reminded me of what the true meaning of this holiday season is.....I know I know..sooooo cliche. ...ita not about material things....its about miracles like the miracle of the birhth of chirst....its the little miracles we see every day. ...a kind smile. ...the help of a stranger.... like the one I got from two different men at the gas station I ended up at when I got stranded when my car broke down. They may not have been able to fix the problem but they tried their best. I truly appreciated it. Like my neighbor who took time away from his family two days in a row to help my husband and I out. Also my boss who offered to give me a loan and a raise that I did not earn but she knew it would help in my time of need even though the office is not doing well at this time either. .....this is the true definition of the holiday spirit.
I am truly thankful for these people my and my friends and especially my family. I am so fortunate to have them in my life and at times I may feel I don't deserve them but I will cherish them always and forever and I will strive to provide the best life I can for them.
I pray that this Holiday season brings you joy and happiness. I pray that you look at your loved ones and smile and are thankful for the joy that they bring you.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
November already gone???
This month FLEW by!!!
I'm very pleased so far with my nail progress. Ive been using a polish by Sally Hansen and also continually changing my polish so I wouldn't bite my nails. The results have been great. Its about a month and a half in between both pictures and im happy with the results. I'll be posting pics of different nail designs to come. I always feel more feminine when my nails are in good condition but thats just me.
Alot of chaos at work as one of my full time co-workers has started her maternity leave early. I in turn have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off!!! Between baby shower, working extra houta, parent teacher conferences, running errands with the kids, and thanksgiving festivities I truly dont know where the month went.
Ive been talking to a close friend of mine and we both discussed the possibility of starting a business venture together. Why can't we be in charge of our destinies? Why can't we have a larger piece of the American pie? There's nothing stopping us or getting in the way but ourselves. Hopefully I will have more news to share in the future about this. Keeping fingers crossed......
December is here tomorrow and I am determined to decorate and continue baking and cooking to make this an awesome holiday. Its always been a great time but as I've mentioned in previous posts, I reallywant to make more of an effort and make memories for my family.
Lastly the weight loss has been at at a satnd still. Tomorrow I am starting my cleanse and I also ordered a weight loss supplement called Jadera. I tried it a few years ago and it worked well but just like anything else its not a long term solution. I do feel that its a great starting point for me now because I have more knowledge and have a better game plan. I will post before and after pics next month and fill in the details of what I've done and any progress I have made.
My birthday is next month and I hope that this will be a great year.
I'm very pleased so far with my nail progress. Ive been using a polish by Sally Hansen and also continually changing my polish so I wouldn't bite my nails. The results have been great. Its about a month and a half in between both pictures and im happy with the results. I'll be posting pics of different nail designs to come. I always feel more feminine when my nails are in good condition but thats just me.
Alot of chaos at work as one of my full time co-workers has started her maternity leave early. I in turn have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off!!! Between baby shower, working extra houta, parent teacher conferences, running errands with the kids, and thanksgiving festivities I truly dont know where the month went.
Ive been talking to a close friend of mine and we both discussed the possibility of starting a business venture together. Why can't we be in charge of our destinies? Why can't we have a larger piece of the American pie? There's nothing stopping us or getting in the way but ourselves. Hopefully I will have more news to share in the future about this. Keeping fingers crossed......
December is here tomorrow and I am determined to decorate and continue baking and cooking to make this an awesome holiday. Its always been a great time but as I've mentioned in previous posts, I reallywant to make more of an effort and make memories for my family.
Lastly the weight loss has been at at a satnd still. Tomorrow I am starting my cleanse and I also ordered a weight loss supplement called Jadera. I tried it a few years ago and it worked well but just like anything else its not a long term solution. I do feel that its a great starting point for me now because I have more knowledge and have a better game plan. I will post before and after pics next month and fill in the details of what I've done and any progress I have made.
My birthday is next month and I hope that this will be a great year.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Update....sort of ....
So the last week was pretty quiet as quiet can go in my life. Just work and sleepovers and bday parties at chuck e cheese. I have to update that the weightloss was a complete and total failure! ! I didn't put in any effort after the first two days so obviously it didnt work. Im just finding it hard to decide on what route to take...wether its a cleanse or atkins or appetite suppressant or juicing. Ofcourse with the holidays coming and all the yummy food that will follow I'm even considering holding off until the new year. I'm very torn about the "New Years Resolution" idea of weightloss versus the "Stop the excuses and start THIS MINUTE" approach. My birthday is next month and I will be turning 33 so I could use that as a mini goal to see if I can make any progress. We'll see....
Meanwhile. ...I have been cooking more. (Which might add to my weight problem lol) I haven't done anything serious just packaged cookies and cupcakes and easy stuff like sausage and peppers. Its such a great way to bond with my kids and get them involved. But it has definitely lit the fire to get me cooking and baking more. I was a novice fondant decorator but I really enjoyed it and was so proud of myself so maybe I'll start again and take more pictures of my endeavor. I'm eager to start trying new recipes to see what I'm really capable of. Maybe I'll sign up for a few beginners classes. I'm starting to think anything is possible but I have to TRY!
Finally dyed my hair back to black/brown and started growing my nails. I'm also going to try and step up the home décor. It's a struggle with working full time but I want my husband and kids to come home and feel like their wife/mom has tried to build a clean and loving and warm and also FESTIVE environment that they can be proud of.
I have so many ideas and goals to meet and i think my problem is knowing where to start. I love to see everyone else's pictures and ideas for decorating and holiday comfort foods. Although October is still my favorite month. ..November and December are right behind. Especially this year because I am taking such an active approach to everything. I'm not just sitting back and doing the minimum... .ok so I am absolutely doing less than the minimum with my weight loss but that's another story, as for everything else I am definitely trying harder. I want to take pictures of the things I'm doing and be proud. If I can inspire someone else by what I've achieved on my own that would be a bonus!! I'm looking forward to it!! :D
Meanwhile. ...I have been cooking more. (Which might add to my weight problem lol) I haven't done anything serious just packaged cookies and cupcakes and easy stuff like sausage and peppers. Its such a great way to bond with my kids and get them involved. But it has definitely lit the fire to get me cooking and baking more. I was a novice fondant decorator but I really enjoyed it and was so proud of myself so maybe I'll start again and take more pictures of my endeavor. I'm eager to start trying new recipes to see what I'm really capable of. Maybe I'll sign up for a few beginners classes. I'm starting to think anything is possible but I have to TRY!
(Don't mind my little one's messy hair...it was the weekend...cut me some slack! lol)
Finally dyed my hair back to black/brown and started growing my nails. I'm also going to try and step up the home décor. It's a struggle with working full time but I want my husband and kids to come home and feel like their wife/mom has tried to build a clean and loving and warm and also FESTIVE environment that they can be proud of.
(I couldn't get the same lighting, sorry)
I have so many ideas and goals to meet and i think my problem is knowing where to start. I love to see everyone else's pictures and ideas for decorating and holiday comfort foods. Although October is still my favorite month. ..November and December are right behind. Especially this year because I am taking such an active approach to everything. I'm not just sitting back and doing the minimum... .ok so I am absolutely doing less than the minimum with my weight loss but that's another story, as for everything else I am definitely trying harder. I want to take pictures of the things I'm doing and be proud. If I can inspire someone else by what I've achieved on my own that would be a bonus!! I'm looking forward to it!! :D
Monday, November 4, 2013
Weekend Family Fun.
It was a beautiful day on Saturday and we had to take advantage of it! We went to Eisenhower Park and had a great time. We also took a walk at the Veterans Memorial area where they also had the World Trade Center Memorial and we finally took a walk around the lake and the Rose garden. It turned out to be a gorgeous day.
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