I chickened out...

I was totally afraid to get on the scale. I know I've put on a few pounds and I don't need to know how many...the goal is just to get rid of them. Why stress myself out by getting on the scale, right? So yesterday I did really good. I had a Greek Salad for lunch (only 300 calories). I had no idea that it would be so good...and because of that I had a Greek Salad for dinner last night. And of course I worked out too...I did 45 minutes of cardio on the elliptical trainer, it kicked my ass!

I'm not feeling very good today. Nikki, one of my co-workers and friends, went home today because she has strep-throat, and her doctor said that she is highly contagious. I know it's probably psychological...but as soon as I heard that my throat started to hurt, and now I have a headache too! Hopefully I'm not coming down with it. With school just starting (ARG!) and the students back here I can't take any time off!!!

Hittin' the Gym...

Ever since the week before Brooke's wedding I haven't been able to get back into the groove of going to the gym everyday. I vow hear and now that will no longer be the case. I'm back and I'm motivated to really get into shape. I know that swimsuit season is almost over (not in AZ, but everywhere else) and the holidays will be here before you know it...so what a better time to commit to this? I'd rather get back into this now then be able to come up with more excuses why I can't. Also, I need to change my eating habits too...It's not that I eat really unhealthy food, but it's just that I eat so late and then in the morning I'm not hungry. And I'm cutting back on the diet coke...I've only had 2 sodas today and it's 4:30pm...I think tonight at the the gym I'll weigh myself to see where I'm at and if I have gained any weight. I'll have to give an update tomorrow...

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Yep, you guessed it...I'm 29!!! I really don't feel 29...Suprisingly enough I feel a lot younger than that.

New Tattoo

Last week was Amy's birthday and for years she has been saying that she wanted to get a tattoo...On Saturday we decided to go to Bright Ideas. I wasn't even sure that I was going to get one, but once we got there I couldn't help it. Of course Amy tried to chicken out, and I wouldn't let her, I kept telling her that if she didn't get it that day, that she never would. She got "Brianna and Cheyanna" wrapped around her ankle with vine that goes through the names, and she can eventually add rosebuds to it if she wants. This is a pic of my tattoo. OMG...It hurt so bad and I was such a baby about it...I kept jumping and holding my breathe! I don't remember it hurting that bad when I got my tigger! You're probably wondering why yellow roses...It's a long story so I will just say that it has to do with Troy. Next I'll be getting a tattoo with dolphins...I'm not going to run out this week and do it, but it'll have to be sometime soon (Sorry Mom)!

More About Mexico...

This was definitely the highlight of my trip to Mexico...It's not everyday that you get a chance to swim with dolphins. It was incredible, I didn't want it to end!
Another enjoyable part of my trip was checking out all hot guys! I was totally pining for Facundo, he's part of the entertainment staff at the resort that we stayed at. Speaking of the resort...here is a link to check it out Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa It was absolutely amazing!
Okay, back to Facundo, so he wasn't really my latin lover...But, if I had been there with friends instead of my students I totally would have hooked up.

Finally...

Okay...Finally an update to my blog! Some people, I won't mention any names (Martina, Mom)you know who you are, have been giving me a hard time about updating my blog...so here you go! This pic is from the first night in Mexico...what a fun time...After I win the Powerball this weekend, $135 million, I am totally going back!


This is the whole gang plus the staff at Senor Frogs...

PS...I just want to make sure that everyone realizes that just because I finally updated my blog does not in any way mean that I am over Troy or that I have forgotten about him!

Me & Troy

This is the picture of me and Troy that Mom suggested that I post. It was taken back in September when Brooke and Scott were in town, we had been running around doing wedding stuff all day and then kicked back at Brooke's parents, Mike & Marsha, with the family and friends for a few beers. What a great time, I flirted with Troy the whole night and I was so disappointed when the night was over and it was time to go.

Troy Benedict

As some of you know back in November, around Thanksgiving, Troy (Brooke's brother) and I started hanging out, going out, talking, we were spending a lot of time together. After Derek and I broke up things became more serious between us, we spent a lot of time together. He made me laugh like I hadn't done in a long time and he made me feel like I was the most beautiful woman in the world! Things were going great between us up until mid-April, he told me that he was falling in love with me! I got scared, it wasn't that I didn't feel the same but, I wasn't ready for a another serious relationship after just getting out of an 8 year relationship. At that point we decided to slow things down a bit. Brooke and Scott's wedding had to be one of the happiest days of Troy's life, he was so proud of his little sister. Troy passed away Sunday May 7th, 2006. Here is the link to see a memorial to Troy, you can even take a look at pictures that his family picked out to put on the website and read the tributes that many people have written...Troy Benedict

Chicago Here I Come!

I leave bright and early tomorrow morning for Chicago! By bright and early I mean my flight leaves at 7:05am so that means I have to leave for the airport at like 5:30am...which means I have to get up before the butt crack of dawn!! The reason for my trip to Chicago is an IECA Conference, my boss and I are going to do some marketing and recuiting for work. I'm very excited about this trip...I've never been to Chicago so I am hoping to get some time to do some sight seeing and some shopping. Everyone that I have talked to that has been there absolutely loves it! There is only one problem...it's only supposed to be in the high 50's! That's like our winter temps in AZ! I am going to freeze my booty off!

Brooke & Scott's Wedding

What a great time and what an absolutely beautiful wedding! Check out more pictures from the wedding by clicking on the flickr icon to the right!

The Big Day!

Brooke and Scotts wedding is this weekend, April 29th. I'm pretty excited, I've been practicing my Maid Of Honor toast...I get to pick up my dress tomorrow, I hope that it fits okay. Over the weekend me and the girls got bodywraps. I lost 13 inches from head to toe...and of course I didn't even lose an inch off my boobies, I lost the most in my thighs...I am totally good with that. On Sunday I decided to be an idiot and I highlighted my own hair...Needless to say I didn't get blonde highlights, it turned out orange. That's right, less than a week before Brooke's wedding and my hair is orange! I am going tonight after work to see Camille, hopefully she will be able to fix it...If not, the wedding pictures should be pretty interesting!

Work Out Update

I am so hot for my new Personal Trainer...Randy is no longer with Pure Fitness, so we had to pick a new trainer...Preston! He is so beautiful! Like a model beautiful. We worked out with him last night and of course I am so sore today! God forbid he should think that I can't do something...I push myself, like I am trying to impress him. Hey you never know...even though I am dripping with sweat, my black mascara is smeared under eyes, I've got sweat marks under my pits, and I can barely breath...he could totally fall for me! The worst part about it is that I smile throughout the whole workout, he probably thinks I'm some kinda freak that's all into pain!

Sleeping Beauty

Last night I was all ready for bed...and this is what I found, and on my side of the bed! How can a Momma get mad at that? Isn't he just the sweetest thing? He's like a baby, all sweet cuddley while he's sleeping but when he's awake that another story!

Good News...Bad News!

Good News...working out with a personal trainer is finally starting to pay off. It's about time, I am finally seeing results and losing some weight.

Bad News...my dress for Brooke's wedding is too big now! I am going in tonight for alterations.

Sleep Deprived

I am a stomach sleeper and because of my sun burnt boobies I can't sleep on my stomach...Last Wednesday was the last night I actually had a good nights sleep and was able to sleep through the night. Being as tired as I am it seemed like a much longer drive than usual to get out to Florence to visit Mark...Don't get me wrong, it was totally worth it, it always is, but it would have been even better if I hadn't been so tired. Poor guy, he probably thought I was bored out of my mind because I couldn't stop yawning. Then I met Derek's family for an Easter picnic at a park. I sat in a chair and practically fell sleep! I hate that I am this tired...I don't have any of my usualy spunk or sassiness! Well, despite the fact that boobies are still bright red and still sore I am going tanning tonight...Don't worry I won't make the same stupid mistake, I will cover up and I definitely won't tan for the full 15 minutes!

OUCH!!!

So the dress that I am wearing Brooke's wedding is black...I look so pasty white in it. I decided to start tanning, not a lot or anything, just enough to get some color before the big day. The first time I tanned I only went 7 minutes, I don't went to get burnt...The second time I tanned for 10 minutes, and you know I really couldn't see that I was getting any color. So the third time I tanned for the max...15 minutes. OMG!!!! I am such a dipshit sometimes! I am so burnt, I have been rubbing myself down with aloe all day, every chance I get. Have mentioned yet that the places that got burned are the places that have never been exposed to the sunlight! Yes, I'm so smart that I decided to tan completely naked...I would hate to have any tan lines! It hurts to wear a bra or panties...Hell it hurts to freakin' move! I'm thinkin' that maybe I should wait a little while before I try to tan again...And you can bet that I will never ever tan naked again!!!!

The Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party

Brooke's Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party were so much fun! I wasn't even really hung over the next day so that's a plus, I was just really tired. Next is the wedding! I can't believe it's only 3 weeks away...It seems like just yesterday that Brooke was calling me saying "I'm engaged". If you want to see more pictures from last weekend click on the "flickr.com" icon in my links and you can check out the other pictures. If you run into any problems with it let me know since it's new to me.

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...