the weekend is here soon! hurray! my daughter is looking forward to it,too. my birds say hello,hello. i will be doing some homework today, even though... Read more
This is a rare moment for me.
As of right now, the phones aren't ringing, the emails are silent. Texting is at a minimum with short reminders fr... Read more
Well, work has at least been less stressful the last couple of days. Today my boss put me on a big project that's the sort of thing I love doing... Read more
Last weekend I got to travel back to Colorado and it was great! The main reason B and I went back was to attend my sister's engagement party. They're... Read more
i do have some homework to do over the next few days. then i will be all caught up with my courses and i can enjoy most of the weekend. my daughter en... Read more
Not feeling well today...just out of sorts. Nauseous enough to not want to go to work but well enough not to call out. Ugh. Hopefully the Hubby will g... Read more
I just got finished with a great, sweaty elliptical session. I was reading a book with fairly short (4-5 page chapters) so I started on level 10 ellip... Read more
Last week I pulled a hamstring so I had to take a few days off. Yesterday I managed to get 54 assisted pull ups done among other things.
I will f... Read more
a full day of school for both me and my daughter today. it's time to take it easy and enjoy the rest of the day. my birds are doing well and say hello... Read more
So last week I found out from a neighbor who's a friend of my father's that my father has heart problems. I don't speak with my dad so it was good to... Read more
Had a great couple of days off. My husband and I went for a walk last night with the dogs. It was a start to get him off the couch and exercising. It... Read more
Wow, I can't believe I haven't blogged anything since a week ago Monday! It's been a busy time, I'll tell ya. We had our little mini-vacation at Disne... Read more
I am starting to feel my body getting strong and fit again after the baby - it took a few weeks postpartum for hormones to even out but I feel I am th... Read more
This week's blog assignment for the Aspire to Inspire BSG challenge is to list 10 things I will tell my future self. So, here is my list to my future... Read more
Today was another full day of what a terrible employee I am. Then the traffic home was so ghastly it took me until almost 7PM when it normally only ta... Read more
Well, I did it. I took the plunge, like so many others, and registered for an MS Bike Ride. This ride is 150km over two days, and goes from Grand Be... Read more
The Hubby's graduation was really nice. I am so proud of him. Then we went to Knoxville for my niece's graduation from High School. She is going to Ca... Read more
back to school today for both me and my daughter. my birds are already chatting with others that they hear outside. now i'm just taking it easy after... Read more
Hey Sparkpeeps!
Finally got our new Bowflex Treadclimber assembled and I did my first 30 minute workout on it this morning. MAN! Talk about sweat... Read more
a day to celebrate and to have fun! a much needed day off for many people. my daughter and i don't have much plans for today. we are just going to tak... Read more
I'm finding that my long-windedness works better in blog form than as a message so I am going to attempt to blog at least once a week. Maybe this... Read more
I've had a nightmare a couple of times. In it I can't move at all, not even turn my head. When I wake up out of this dream I am literally paralyzed an... Read more
a beautiful sunny day here today! my daughter and i were outside this morning enjoying the wonderful weather. my birds are doing well and say hello,he... Read more
progress has been slow to a pound a week but its still progress. I am down a total of 8 pounds since i started my journey. Maybe this week i can keep... Read more
Hello! So yeah, I missed last weeks BLC update, but this week I feel stronger and here I am! I gained a lil weight last week and it pissed me off, but... Read more
I've been struggling to find motivation over the last week or so--struggling to choose exercise over television, struggling to choose vegetables over... Read more
a day to get outdoors and enjoy. another warm and sunny day here today. my daughter is looking forward to spending lots of time outdoors today. my bir... Read more
Okay, I'll be the first to admit that the new Lexus ad with the flying mannequins is poetic and absolutely gorgeous. I just have no idea what it has t... Read more
I am actually going to make it to Phase 2 of a program! So far I absolutely love Pump and I think I will continue to love it until the end! I haven'... Read more
Today I weighed in at 235.8.
No change from last week, which I think is awesome after the week I've had - (Birthdays, retirement party, mothers day... Read more
So I've read articles here and there about inspirational songs, and I thought I'd add some of my own to the mix. My 'GET GOING' playlist changes perio... Read more
I'm down sick today -- upset stomach, gritty eyes, hot all over. And to make it better, I barely slept last night. Gonna crash in the easy chair with... Read more
a sunny and mild day here today. my daughter is seeing a musical about dr. seuss today, at a different school, with her classmates. then she has the a... Read more
Right now I'm watching the first hummingbird of the season at my feeder. I put it right outside my kitchen window so I can see them all summer long... Read more
I'm feeling pretty good about things today and this whole week. I seem to have turned a corner with the stuckness I was feeling previously. In fact la... Read more
I haven't been able to wear regular clothing sizes for 6 years. Today, I at first went to the Larges and womens area and things were swimming on me. T... Read more
The depression has been bad and I'm having a hard time getting a grip on it. I have absolutely no energy right now. My house is a disaster and I have... Read more
a beautiful sunny day! woo hoo! my day is going really well so far. one more class to go and i am finished school for the day. when i have school or w... Read more
Recently I posted a glowing review of myself, discussing my achievements and progress and how happy I am with what I’ve done. Oh sure, this is great,... Read more
I'm baaaaaack! You may be thinking, "But Tara, you never left! You have had a perfect attendance at Sparkpeople for the past 30 months? what do you me... Read more
