I think dieting has to be the worst thing on earth. Like forreal. WHY DOES FOOD MAKE YOU FAT??? I wish all salads tasted like greasy cheesy pizza. I wish broccoli tasted like chocolate ice cream. I wish Dr. Depper had ZERO calories.
My point is, why do ALL things delicious make you look like a big fat cow?!??!?! It's so not fair.
Well if anyone knows me, you know I don't look like Jennifer Lopez...more like her fat ass cousin. NO wait, she's Puerto Rican. I'm Mexican. And no it's not all the same! ANYWAY, my point is that if I were on Match.com, I would have to pick the "fat ass" box on the profile. I have struggled with my weight since I was young. I was NEVER skinny...ever. But as I look back at old pictures I think "damn, I was skinny!" How's that for irony.
So to help me with my weight loss journey, I made a bet with a co-worker. Money is a great incentive!!! And not to mention bragging rights!! So we made a bet that whomever lost more weight by August 25 would win. The loser pays the winner $2 for every pound lost. I am proud to announce that I have lost 6 lbs. I know in the grand scheme of things that's not worth writing a blog post about BUT it's progress and I'm proud!!!!
I've been using an App on my phone that is helping me track my calories. It's pretty nifty. It helps me to decide what I can and should NOT be eating. Do you know that the big breakfast from McDonald's has 1150 calories!?!??!?!?! My daily ration is 1800. That is pretty damn scary. But again, it's SO DAMN GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can even have a Dr. Pepper if I want...but I can't have anything else good to eat. But it's a nice trade off and it keeps me sort of in line.
I am not expecting a miracle in weight loss here. I know myself and will fall off the wagon and back on a few times before it's over but it's a start right?!?!?!
Check in on me later. Maybe the next time you see a picture of me, I WILL look like J-Lo! :D
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
I hate people. Not YOU but some...
On Monday I went to the grocery store to get a few things. It was a quick trip that only cost me $50. Impressive huh? I checked out like normal, put up my things, got Sofia situated in her car seat and we left.
When I got home, I went to get my purse and it wasn't where I normally put it. I thought it was odd so I got out and went to get it from the back. That's the only other logical place I would have placed it. When I didn't find it there, my entire body went warm with fear. You know that feeling where you don't know whether you want to cry or scream or cry? Well that's exactly how I felt. It was awful.
After I realized my purse was not in my car, I raced back to the grocery store (that was 5 minutes away) and went back to where I was parked. I figured I left my purse in the cart that I was using. I was even a good American and put the cart in those parking spaces made specifically for carts. When I passed up the place I left the cart and saw that it was empty, my heart sank. I went inside and asked if anyone turned in a purse. Nothing. I searched the carts that were put up. Nothing.
I felt so defeated and so mad at the same time!!!! I went home and told Boogie and busted into tears. He had just bought that purse for me in February AND the matching wallet that was inside. And for the record, Boogie is the cheapest person on earth and the fact that he spent more than $20 on a purse and wallet was/is a big deal! I thought he was going to be super pissed but I'm glad he wasn't. Tears usually help men be nicer...or at least not be a total jack-ass! :)
I went back to the store a second time and looked again and asked more people but my purse was gone. After I had time to process everything, I realized that I did in fact put my purse in the back with the groceries. When I went to put the cart in its place, I left the lift gate open. I can only assume that someone snatched it out of there as my back was turned.
And I KNOW...all the Datelines and 20/20 specials show us how easy it is for people to steal your things. And I've watched those and taken notes and thought to myself "how can people be so dumb?" Well...I'm now in that list of "dumb people". I wonder if Dateline will run a story on me?
And for all you women out there, you know that our purses are our entire lives! Everything was in there!!! My bank cards, a check book, MY BRAND NEW PASSPORT, MY PHONE!!! I could go on and on...you get the picture. I was so sad the next day when I literally had nothing to take with me but my keys. HOW DEPRESSING!!!!!!!
BUT...things could have been a lot worse. Whomever took my purse could have accosted me to try to get it and I'm so thankful and blessed that didn't happen. AND I really hope and pray that whoever took it needed those things more than me. That's how I sleep at night. BUT I also believe in Kharma...and we all know she's a bitch!
When I got home, I went to get my purse and it wasn't where I normally put it. I thought it was odd so I got out and went to get it from the back. That's the only other logical place I would have placed it. When I didn't find it there, my entire body went warm with fear. You know that feeling where you don't know whether you want to cry or scream or cry? Well that's exactly how I felt. It was awful.
After I realized my purse was not in my car, I raced back to the grocery store (that was 5 minutes away) and went back to where I was parked. I figured I left my purse in the cart that I was using. I was even a good American and put the cart in those parking spaces made specifically for carts. When I passed up the place I left the cart and saw that it was empty, my heart sank. I went inside and asked if anyone turned in a purse. Nothing. I searched the carts that were put up. Nothing.
I felt so defeated and so mad at the same time!!!! I went home and told Boogie and busted into tears. He had just bought that purse for me in February AND the matching wallet that was inside. And for the record, Boogie is the cheapest person on earth and the fact that he spent more than $20 on a purse and wallet was/is a big deal! I thought he was going to be super pissed but I'm glad he wasn't. Tears usually help men be nicer...or at least not be a total jack-ass! :)
I went back to the store a second time and looked again and asked more people but my purse was gone. After I had time to process everything, I realized that I did in fact put my purse in the back with the groceries. When I went to put the cart in its place, I left the lift gate open. I can only assume that someone snatched it out of there as my back was turned.
And I KNOW...all the Datelines and 20/20 specials show us how easy it is for people to steal your things. And I've watched those and taken notes and thought to myself "how can people be so dumb?" Well...I'm now in that list of "dumb people". I wonder if Dateline will run a story on me?
And for all you women out there, you know that our purses are our entire lives! Everything was in there!!! My bank cards, a check book, MY BRAND NEW PASSPORT, MY PHONE!!! I could go on and on...you get the picture. I was so sad the next day when I literally had nothing to take with me but my keys. HOW DEPRESSING!!!!!!!
BUT...things could have been a lot worse. Whomever took my purse could have accosted me to try to get it and I'm so thankful and blessed that didn't happen. AND I really hope and pray that whoever took it needed those things more than me. That's how I sleep at night. BUT I also believe in Kharma...and we all know she's a bitch!
Does this mean I'm cool?
It's finally happened. I went to the dark side. I now own an Apple product. What is this world coming to? And more importantly..does this make me cool?
I am now the proud owner of the iPhone 4s...the white one. I figured since my name means White...I should pay homage. Thank god my name doesn't mean neon green!
I will admit when I ordered it I was sort of kinda really excited. Oh, who am I kidding? I was jumping up and down with joy. Not literally though. That would take too much work! I ordered the phone on Monday and it was here on Wednesday. Thank you Jesus for over-night shipping!!
When we finally got it to work, I was so excited! And it's amazing how much people notice because almost everyone that came in my office said "You got a new phone?" I guess people are more nosey than they thought! :)
I am like a 5 year old and cannot put this phone down. I keep looking for apps to add to it. I keep asking Siri to tell me a joke and she won't. Rude. She's much nicer to John Malkovich in that commercial. Bitch. But don't tell her I said that because she sets my alarm!
I know in the next couple of weeks and months I will get to know my iPhone better. For all of you seasoned iPhone owners, give me some tips!!!! I'm brand new to this party.
This is what Whitey looks like. :)
I am now the proud owner of the iPhone 4s...the white one. I figured since my name means White...I should pay homage. Thank god my name doesn't mean neon green!
I will admit when I ordered it I was sort of kinda really excited. Oh, who am I kidding? I was jumping up and down with joy. Not literally though. That would take too much work! I ordered the phone on Monday and it was here on Wednesday. Thank you Jesus for over-night shipping!!
When we finally got it to work, I was so excited! And it's amazing how much people notice because almost everyone that came in my office said "You got a new phone?" I guess people are more nosey than they thought! :)
I am like a 5 year old and cannot put this phone down. I keep looking for apps to add to it. I keep asking Siri to tell me a joke and she won't. Rude. She's much nicer to John Malkovich in that commercial. Bitch. But don't tell her I said that because she sets my alarm!
I know in the next couple of weeks and months I will get to know my iPhone better. For all of you seasoned iPhone owners, give me some tips!!!! I'm brand new to this party.
This is what Whitey looks like. :)
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Bruno Mars Needs a Therapist
I posted a while ago about that stupid "Grenade" song and how ridiculously over the top it was. You remember..
"I'd catch a grenade for ya....put my hand on a blade for ya..."
SO DUMB!! I don't like anyone that much. Sorry!
So have you heard this new song? Or maybe it's not new but it's always on the damn radio. Here is how it starts...
If you ever leave me, baby, Leave some morphine at my door 'Cause it would take a whole lot of medication To realize what we used to have, We don't have it anymore.
Morphine?? Really?? An Advil won't work? Or how about a 6-pack of Budlight? Hell...if you're on a budget, buy some Busch!! But do you really need MORPHINE!?!?! Give me a damn break!
"I'd catch a grenade for ya....put my hand on a blade for ya..."
SO DUMB!! I don't like anyone that much. Sorry!
So have you heard this new song? Or maybe it's not new but it's always on the damn radio. Here is how it starts...
If you ever leave me, baby, Leave some morphine at my door 'Cause it would take a whole lot of medication To realize what we used to have, We don't have it anymore.
Morphine?? Really?? An Advil won't work? Or how about a 6-pack of Budlight? Hell...if you're on a budget, buy some Busch!! But do you really need MORPHINE!?!?! Give me a damn break!
Here are some more fun lyrics to this damn song...
Cause there'll be no sunlight
If I lose you, baby
There'll be no clear skies
If I lose you, baby
Just like the clouds
My eyes will do the same if you walk away
Everyday, it'll rain, rain, rain So I get that these are all metaphors and the sun WILL shine again but Geez...do we have to get all mushy?? And your "eyes will RAIN, RAIN, RAIN"? EVERY DAY? EVERY DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? I seriously doubt it. And if all you're doing is taking morphine, your ass is going to be passed out and you won't have time to cry...I mean "rain".
Am I the only one that sees that this dude is ultra dramatic with his songs? At least that "Lazy Song" is kind of fun and he learns how to "Dougie". I can deal with that kind...the kinds of songs that I don't have to dig deep in my soul to understand....those give me a headache!
Some give this dude the number to his company's Employee Assistance Program STAT! :)
If I lose you, baby
There'll be no clear skies
If I lose you, baby
Just like the clouds
My eyes will do the same if you walk away
Everyday, it'll rain, rain, rain So I get that these are all metaphors and the sun WILL shine again but Geez...do we have to get all mushy?? And your "eyes will RAIN, RAIN, RAIN"? EVERY DAY? EVERY DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? I seriously doubt it. And if all you're doing is taking morphine, your ass is going to be passed out and you won't have time to cry...I mean "rain".
Am I the only one that sees that this dude is ultra dramatic with his songs? At least that "Lazy Song" is kind of fun and he learns how to "Dougie". I can deal with that kind...the kinds of songs that I don't have to dig deep in my soul to understand....those give me a headache!
Some give this dude the number to his company's Employee Assistance Program STAT! :)
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| I think he's on morphine in this picture... |
Memorial Day Weekend
I was only going to enjoy a 3-day weekend but I took Friday off at the last minute and it was the best decision!! I woke up at noon, went and got a mani/pedi, did some shopping and even took a nap! And yes, even when I sleep until noon, I need a nap! Don't judge me. :)
Saturday we woke up bright and early to get ready for our trip to Magnolia Gardens on the San Jacinto River. We were out of the house by 7:30 a.m. I don't even get up that early to go to work!! But ssshh..don't tell anyone. We were only supposed to be there a few hours but ended up staying for 10!!! The kids (plus Boogie and David) had a blast in the river and Michele and I stayed dry and soaked up some natural vitamin D. It was a great day to be outside and I'm glad we took advantage.
Sunday went to Grand Lux for Boogie's sister's birthday. I had never been before but it was pretty tasty. We were going to Kristin and Josh's crawfish boil afterwards so I didn't fill up like I wanted to. I will have to go back and try some more. But I will say that their Caesar Salad was DELISH!! We finally arrived to the crawfish boil and enjoyed some mudbugs and the kids had fun on the water slide Kristin had. I secretly wished the adults would have had one too...but no such luck. Maybe I should have one for Boogie's birthday in July? :) Now that's a thought!
Monday I did absolutely nothing. Well I did make a chocolate cake!! I had to put it away because I could have eaten every single last bite of it. It was SO good!!!!
I hope your weekend was as good, or better, as mine. Long weekends are good for the soul. And most importantly, I hope you took a few minutes out of your day to thank the men and women who protect this country for our freedoms. Thank you past, present and future veterans!!!
Saturday we woke up bright and early to get ready for our trip to Magnolia Gardens on the San Jacinto River. We were out of the house by 7:30 a.m. I don't even get up that early to go to work!! But ssshh..don't tell anyone. We were only supposed to be there a few hours but ended up staying for 10!!! The kids (plus Boogie and David) had a blast in the river and Michele and I stayed dry and soaked up some natural vitamin D. It was a great day to be outside and I'm glad we took advantage.
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| How cute are they??? Sofia and David need to learn how to smile! |
Sunday went to Grand Lux for Boogie's sister's birthday. I had never been before but it was pretty tasty. We were going to Kristin and Josh's crawfish boil afterwards so I didn't fill up like I wanted to. I will have to go back and try some more. But I will say that their Caesar Salad was DELISH!! We finally arrived to the crawfish boil and enjoyed some mudbugs and the kids had fun on the water slide Kristin had. I secretly wished the adults would have had one too...but no such luck. Maybe I should have one for Boogie's birthday in July? :) Now that's a thought!
Monday I did absolutely nothing. Well I did make a chocolate cake!! I had to put it away because I could have eaten every single last bite of it. It was SO good!!!!
I hope your weekend was as good, or better, as mine. Long weekends are good for the soul. And most importantly, I hope you took a few minutes out of your day to thank the men and women who protect this country for our freedoms. Thank you past, present and future veterans!!!
Monday, May 21, 2012
May 21
I really have no idea how it can possibly be May 21. That means Memorial Day is NEXT week...that means June 1 is around the corner. That means stupid hurricane season is almost here. That means that Houston's deadly heat wave is on its way. That means I have exactly 4 months to plan the rest of Sofia's 3rd birthday party. Wait. Did I just say 3rd birthday party? Jesus. That means in 7 months, the year will be over. That means I'm getting old. And remember...Sofia is going to be 3!!!!!!!
Father time needs to take a chill pill.
Father time needs to take a chill pill.
Too many graduations!
And I don't mean high school or college...I'm talking about ALL the kids "graduating" to 2nd or 3rd grade...or to kindergarten!!!
I know that parents are always so proud of their children when they accomplish a task...but "graduating" to the 2nd grade is NOT that big of an achievement!!!! All they teach you in first grade is how to spell correctly...maybe write your name in the lines.. Jesus. If your dumb kid hasn't figured that out yet, you have bigger problems!
Am I being a bitch? An insensitive one at that? I am a parent now so I think I have a right to voice my opinion. :)
Don't get me wrong...I will be so proud of my baby when she passes all her grades but I don't think making it a celebration EVERY time she passes to another grade is a good idea. By the time the "REAL" graduations come she's going to be SO OVER IT. And I don't think that's the point.
Ok...I'm done venting. :)
I know that parents are always so proud of their children when they accomplish a task...but "graduating" to the 2nd grade is NOT that big of an achievement!!!! All they teach you in first grade is how to spell correctly...maybe write your name in the lines.. Jesus. If your dumb kid hasn't figured that out yet, you have bigger problems!
Am I being a bitch? An insensitive one at that? I am a parent now so I think I have a right to voice my opinion. :)
Don't get me wrong...I will be so proud of my baby when she passes all her grades but I don't think making it a celebration EVERY time she passes to another grade is a good idea. By the time the "REAL" graduations come she's going to be SO OVER IT. And I don't think that's the point.
Ok...I'm done venting. :)
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