Weekend Plans!

This Saturday is Brooke's Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party. We decided to do them both on the same day because it's easier for her and Scott. That way they won't have to make an extra trip to AZ. I'm pretty excited about it...And I know that she is too. Just about everyone that was on the guest list is coming. We are starting the party at Marsha's, Brooke's mom's, house. Then from there we will be going out dancing...My legs are still really sore, I hope that I'll be able to dance...Who am I kidding, get a few drinks in me and I'm sure I'll loosen up quite a bit. I should have some pretty interesting pictures to share with everyone after the weekend!

Feeling Guilty!

Okay...I'm not going to work out tonight!!! Part of me actually feels guilty about it but I can barely walk because of my workout with Randy on Monday night. Nikki and Therese aren't going to the gym tonight either because they are in just as much pain as I am. I am beginning to think that Personal Trainers get enjoyment from causing you to be in pain...maybe I'll do some ab exercises when I get home just so that I don't as guilty!

Mark

I'm not sure how many of you know about my friend Mark, he is in the Arizona State Prison in Florence. I've known him for more than 10 years...since the ex-boyfriend Matt. We go way back and we had been through a lot together. In 1998 Mark was at a desert party and a girl was killed by a bullet from "random gunfire". Mark was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Murder. Mark's attorney was a Public Pretender, I mean Public Defender, so basically Mark was SOL. The Prosecution couldn't prove that he did do it, but at the same time his attorney couldn't prove that he didn't do it...so he was convicted of Manslaughter. Anyway, we have kept in touch over the years but it wasn't until recently that I decided to go visit him. I was afraid to have to deal with things from the past, the abusive ex-boyfriend, the drugs, my life being out of control. Visiting him meant I would have to deal with all of this and I wasn't sure that I was ready for that. It is actually one of the best desicsions, it's been quite theraputic, I'm just sorry that has taken this long for me to realize this...

Prison Break

After a painfully long break Prison Break is back on...WOO HOO! I am hooked for more reason than one, it's a very compelling show, it keeps you on the edge of your seat, cursing like a sailor after every episode because of the way it ended...I don't know maybe it's the hot guys that have me glued to my chair. Okay...the hotties do have a lot to do with it...
Wentworth Miller aka Michael Scofield has got to be the sexiest man alive...can you blame me???

Starving

Randy wants me to eat less than 1200 calories a day, he prefers that I stay at about 1000 caloried a day...arg! I think typically I eat between 1000-1500 calories a day, but now that I actually have to pay attention to it, it seems so hard. Yesterday for our workout he kicked our butts, I don't ever push myself like that. But if this is what it takes for me to lose weight and get into better shape than this is what I will do.

I Was Right!!!

On Monday Nikki, Therese and I met with our new Personal Trainer at the gym, Randy. We had pictures taken, got weighed and had our measurements taken. And guess what...I was so freaking right! I have gained weight...and inches!!! I just knew I felt fatter!! But here's the kicker...I have gained another inch in my boobs! Can you believe it? I am 29 years old and my boobs are still growing, it's like they have a mind of their own.

My Fat Ass!!!

ARG! I AM SO FRUSTRATED! I WORK OUT ALMOST EVERY F***ING DAY AND I HAVE ACTUALLY GAINED WEIGHT!!!! I CAN TOTALLY TELL TOO...I FEEL LIKE I'VE GAINED WEIGHT...I FEEL FATTER THAN USUAL! AND TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THERE IS ONLY 7 WEEKS UNTIL BROOKE'S WEDDING! I AM GONNA BE THE FAT BRIDESMAID!

My Weekend...

First I would like to start by saying that yes, we finally got rain...Almost 2 inches if you can believe that. It was rainy and cold all day. Up north they got lots of snow...Flagstaff got over 2 feet and I am sure the White Mountains got even more than that.

While I was at dinner at mom's and dad's I agreed to go shopping with mom and Aunt Shelley early on Saturday morning...Family bonding time. The Goodwill was having a 50% off sale, not that things there aren't cheap already. I thought maybe I would find something for when I get my place. ARG!!! I still can't believe it, we were there for like 3 hours! And to make matters worse I only bought 3 things! Mom, Aunt Shelley and Shannon all had their carts full of stuff.

142 Days

I know a few days ago I said that it looked like it could rain...Well, it didn't rain. So now we are at 142 days without rain. The last time we had measurable rain was on October 18th. But, there is light at the end of the tunnel...It is supposed to rain this weekend! I'm so excited...We could see like an inch of rain. I know what you're thinking...Wow a whole inch, right? When you haven't seen rain in 142 days an inch is a big deal. And they are supposed to get a bunch of snow up north too...They might finally get to open Snowbowl (the ski resort in Flagstaff). Not only is it supposed to rain but it's supposed to get pretty cold too, not even get to 60 degrees...brrrr! It's a nice change since it's been pretty warm already, one more cold front before the summer!

TGIF

Fridays are always a good day at work...They are kind of goof off days! I thought today would definitely be a goof off day since the Bosses are out of town, but that's not what happened. I've actually been busy today...arg! At least I still found time to update my blog, right? Priorities! As you know I work out with 3 of the girls that I work with...Well on Fridays, because we do so well all week with our diets and exercise we treat ourselves to lunch. Today we went to NYPD Pizza...OMG! It was so totally worth it! For about 1 second I felt guilty, then I enjoyed the rest of my lunch.

Tonight I am going over to Mom and Dad's for dinner and tomorrow I am going to check out houses with Aunt Shelley. Yes, I said houses, I just can't see myself living in an apartment, and the price of an apartment out here isn't that much less than a house. Hopefully I will find something in a good neighborhood, that I like, that is cheap...I know I'm hoping for a miracle, but hey it could happen. Wish me luck!

Wonderful News!!!

I received a phone call last night from Melissa, my cousin in MI. She called to tell me that she is 12 weeks pregnant! I am so excited for her and her husband, Claude...Melissa is going to make a great mom and I sure that Claude will make a great dad. This is the best news I've had a while so I am still smiling about it. As a bonus this is a good excuse for me to come to MI for a visit, even though Melissa isn't due until September I may have to make a trip out before that, I'm thinking around Memorial Day Weekend!

40 Day...more like 2 Hours!

To quote Dr. Phil..."What Were You Thinkin'"...to think that I could give up diet coke for 40 days! I already caved in, after just 2 hours. My head hurts, I'm irratable, cranky...mmmmm diet coke, that first drink was so great! You know I'm kinda like Homer Simpson and his beer or doughnuts. I couldn't do it, can you believe it? I am so weak, but I am gonna stick with giving up sweets for 40 days. Now I know that I can do this, there is not a doubt in mind!