Goals...

I have two goals this week...

1) to get to the gym three days this week...

2) blog on a more regular basis...

We'll see how it goes

Update

A few updates....

Health...
We've rejoined Weight Watchers...we both did well on it in the past and so we figured it was worth trying it again. And we're still members at the YMCA so we're going to make an effort to get back there on a regular basis.

Craftiness...
I'm signed up for a couple sewing classes over the next couple weeks...I think they'll be fun and enjoyable. And a nice break from work.

Work...
Work has calmed down a bit following Easter. This is nice. Although tonight I will be at work until 9:00 PM which makes for a long day...12 hours...

Home...
Saturday I went to a bridal shower for J's sister M. It was a very nice afternoon. I'm glad it went so well for her. We are having M and her fiance J over for dinner this weekend...I'm trying a new recipe again. I love doing that. In May I think J and I are going to head north for some family time before he departs. Should be a nice time to visit Michigan and Indiana.

We are also working on some house things...J has worked really hard on the yard the past couple weekends. It is looking good...if the grass would just keep up. Now we have a few indoor projects to work on...all in due time.

I AM...

I've seen similar posts and enjoyed reading them so here's mine...

 I AM...

• a Christian
• a wife
• a daughter
• a sister
• a daughter-in-law
• a sister-in-law
• a baker
• a cook
• a comedian
• a skeptic
• a trusting soul
• a lover
• a fighter
• a sewer
• a beader
• a reader
• a writer
• a courteous person
• an oblivious person
• a student
• a teacher
• a follower
• a leader
• a watcher
• a doer
• a bit fiesty
• a dog person
• a cat person
• a traveler
• a homebody
• a lover of technology
• a lover of simplicity
• a clutter creator
• an ENFP
• a speeder
• a friend
• a person who holds doors for strangers
• a slightly impatient driver
• a hands off cell phone user while driving
• a military wife/brat
• a chocolate lover
• a connoisseur of good wine
• a hostess
• a guest
• a recycler
• a shopper
• an employee
• a stressed person
• a laugher
• a cryer
• a foodie
• a blogger

What are you?

Just because it is low in calories doesn't make it worth it...

I am a person that believes if you're going to do it do it all the way...this is probably what has gotten me into trouble from time to time...maybe.

When it comes to food I can handle light foods...for example

• Light Ranch...(Kraft or Hidden Valley Ranch)
• Light Sour Cream...(Daisy)
• Light Cream Cheese...(Any brand will do)
• 1 % milk...(Any brand will do)
• Lowfat Creamer...(But not sugar free)
• Lean ground beef
• Ground Turkey Breast
• Etc.

But some foods I'm not willing to go light...if I'm going to eat it I'm going to go for the full item...for example

• Cheesecake...why make it light...enjoy a smaller piece
• Peanut Butter...I've found the light doesn't make that much difference if you portion control
• Maple Syrup...I'm a snob on this one...I have to have the real thing
• Coke...if I'm going to drink pop it has to be the real deal 
• Butter...I use less if I use the real stuff

What are some of the foods you are willing to go light on? What are some of the foods you aren't?

Fun Giveaway

I love Lori's jewelry and her choice of beads. She is offering a very sweet giveaway over at her blog Pretty Things. She is offering either jewelry or if you are a beader a grab bag of beads.

Maundy Thursday

Today is Maundy Thursday. Today we celebrate Christ having his last supper with his disciples. Today he told them that one of the would betray him. Today he prayed in the Garden for the cup to pass him by. Today he prayed "not my will but your will." Today he is arrested.

And so begins the time of remembering Jesus' ultimate sacrifice for us. It is so easy to focus on the celebration of Easter. But we wouldn't have the resurrection without the time before it. 

My First Bike Ride

I've decided to tell some stories about my childhood to give you some background...this week we start with my first time riding a bike by myself...successfully.

We lived in Alaska when I was learning to ride a bike. We had bumpy dirt roads with pebble sized gravel. And I admit I had a pretty big learning curve when trying to learn. I crashed into trash cans, fences, and even between two connected mail boxes where I got stuck. My brother and my Dad had to stop laughing in order to help me. So I became a little apprehensive about bike riding.

Then one day...my brother and I were out and he talked me into trying it again. He promised he would hold onto the seat and I would be fine. He ran along with me but unknown to me he let go of the seat and just ran along. Then he stopped running along side. And amazingly I remained upright. I had successfully learned how to ride a bike. I was thrilled. Now this is not to say that there were not accidents. Oh there were...

The day before I started 4th grade I wiped out on my bike and had scrapes on both knees and both elbows. Mom put the big gauze bandages on them to protect them. But to go to school the next day I wore a long sleeve blouse and a long skirt to hide my bandages. That didn't last too long...I had to share the story and show the bandages.

I still love the feel of being on a bike there is something about the wind blowing across you...now ours just says Harley on the side ;-)