Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

I am really excited about the new season of Celebrity Fit Club starting soon....April 15th. Marica Brady will be on the show, which really surprised me. Here is a picture of what she looks like at the beginning of the show.
Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia on "The Brady Bunch," talks about her eating disorder past and joining the new season on "Celebrity Fit Club."

So I was surprised to see her that size. I used to help her at GAP when I worked there years ago and I think she used to be a size 4 or something insanely small. I have to giver her some credit for doing the show. I am excited to see how she does. It's always inspirational to see someone lose weight as it is such a struggle for me. VH1 is also setting up a weight loss online program...of course you have to pay for it. I think I might have found one that doesn't. I am going to look at and then see. Discover Channel has a pretty good setup with a ftness tracker and weight tracker and even a meal planner and it's all free you just have to sign-up. It's part of the National Body Challenge.
So I am hoping I can make it to the gym tonight after work. I do so tend to procrastinate. I need to get on the ball. So we shall see. Back to work I must go. Off to see the munchkins tonight.

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Happy Birthday Mother

Happy Birthday Mother!
We spent a nice morning celebrating my mom's birthday.
As usual the whole clan was late. I don't like getting to a
place when everyone is not there yet...but anyway I did.
It was about 40 minutes before we all got to the new restaurant Mediterraneo. I thought the food was pretty good but the service was really bad. It was a restaurant we went to for years and they remodeled it and changed names. It was not the best breakfast celebration, my sister seemed out of sorts.
The kids were the best though. Tia is an awesome artist and
Tom has the best sense of humor...so for me it was a great time. I just wish my sister was happier. Anyway posting
pictures for now and I'll write more later.


Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Feeling Better

I'm finally feeling up to writing so here goes. I'm here at work but needed a break from researching contracts. Well I've been sick and it all started with a fever and I seemed to be getting better but I was not and it got really bad last Thursday...sneezing, eyes itching, coughing, and the such. My husband in his wisdom told me to take some medicine. I am usually opposed to such things but thought what the heck...it worked and dried me out. I am not sure it was the medicine or just being sick but I lost 3 pounds last week and have managed to keep it off while not even exercising so that made me feel good. I have been really good in recording my food in my Excel spreadsheet Food Diary and it helps. So I am enthused that when I get going in my exercise it will be awesome...the weight should continue to come off. So I have to get back to some workouts and start up again with some strength training. I thought it best to take it easy when I was sick...but no more excuses. So tomorrow will be Thursday and according to Jillian that will be a day to work on the pushing motions of the body. This means the triceps, shoulders and chest and then some lower body exercises, like the quads. On Friday I will work the pulling muscle groups like the biceps, back and lower body this time the glutes and hamstrings. I've also been listening to Jillian Michaels on KFI and have downloaded all her podcasts. She had a guest on last Sunday and his name is John Spencer Ellis. I am not sure about all the stuff he does but the life coaching aspect would be helpful but expensive. So I've been listening to his podcasts as well and from there I am finding out even more about all the things that I'm starting to get interested in, including nutrition, fitness and exercise. I've been toying with the idea of taking a night class about nutrition/health. I also even found a class I could take on Pharmacology online but again the book would be expensive and also life is so busy. I am waiting to come to a point where I feel my life is in order and then I can focus on some of the things I want to, like my photo albums, putting together info on nutrition, recipes, fitness, etc. But I have to make that happen...it requires action as I know and am hearing and learning more and more...nothing comes to us, we have to seek it. So since we have been talking about redoing the garage I figure I should start there and organize my house and life...getting rid of all the garbage in my life. Give it all away or throw it out. So perhaps I will start that on Friday...since I may not be working this Friday...that's still up in the air. I really want to but part of me would like a three day weekend again...it's been awhile. So I better get going...I've spent enough of my work time writing this and I have to head out to see my nephew play a baseball game at 5. Bye for now.

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Busy, Busy, Busy and a Fever

It seems like forever since I have posted anything. It's been a busy week already and the weekend was busy too. Let's see last time I wrote it was last week and a lot has happened. Thursday was a usual day...work then home, Survivor and bed...not too much going on that day. Friday was a long day...woke up early to work OT at 5 am ..I hate to get up but I am loving the bigger paychecks and hope it lasts a little bit longer. I have to admit I was getting a bit burned out...which is why I suspect I feel victim to a fever on Sunday but I am moving ahead...so I met Brad after work for lunch...chicken ceasar salad at the Habit and then home to go to the gym but I got sidetracked at home for a bit as my hubby took the day off. I took a nap and then worked out in the home gym in the garage for about 30 minutes, took a shower and got ready for the SRTMS Talent Show back in Camarillo at 5:30. My hubby was nice enough to join me and meet Brad and the whole family down to see Tia perform a dance to You are My Sunshine...it was the same one she did for her recital at the Performing Arts Center aka Prison, last July and she was the greatest...Reminder to get pictures to post.
Anyway the talent show was hilarious as some of the kids were just too funny...some were really good and some not so good...but I have to give them credit...I never had the guts to do that sort of thing when I was in elementary school...or even now...so praise all around for the kids of SRTMS. We had wanted to go to Yolanda's after the show but a long wait...so we headed over to some Italian joint my sister goes to and it was pretty good...we had more Caesar salad and Pizza. A bit much for me but it was really good. Home after dinner and boy I needed to go to bed.
Saturday was another early day to get up to see Thomas and Tia play softball/baseball Tia's game was first. She did awesome as she does in just about everything she does. Can't say the same for another girl on her team, named Nature...not sure why she is out there although she does need to exercise...need I say more. I should talk I know...but I was not overweight when I was that age...she's only 5 and weighs at least twice what Tia weighs. She just did not understand what to do...She hits the ball and then proceeds to stand still or run after the ball she just hit...if she does run it's really slowly...poor girl...then she practically has to be chased or dragged to the next base...totally not motivated. I don't know what else to say.
Thomas's game was next and this year the boys can get struck out...so I knew this would be challenging for our boy Thomas. He likes to play but is not as athletically inclined as his sister. He has improved so much though. The first couple of times up he got struck out and finally his last up he hit the ball and made it to first base. I know we all were relieved that he hit the ball. I would hate for him to get down on himself for not being able to get a hit. His position when not batting was the "pitcher" and he made some good throws to first base. So overall he did a good job and I sure am proud of him. He's just an awesome kid. After the game in the hot sun we headed to Subway for lunch and I headed home but only after a stop to get my man some much need grub to help get through installing the surround sound on Beth's new system. Finally made it home to relax. I didn't realize till later what a number the sun did to my face and chest...I have to remember to bring some lotion and a hat next time. So I am worn out and just glad to be home with my man. We had a nice evening in and started planning our Sunday. I found some recipes in a Cooking Light and Robb is nice enough to cook them up for us. I am a lucky girl. So we made a list to go to the market to get what we need for them. Started watching some Arrested Development as most of our TIVO is either my stuff or his stuff that neither of us like. Pretty good show so far. We have a ton more to watch. Off to bed and looking forward to tomorrow.
So we took it easy in the morning a little to relaxing as the morning got away from us quickly. We di get a lot done...hit the banks, recycling center, market, and then headed to the AMC to see the Astronaut Farmer. Pretty good movie, not so bad since it was free. We got the tickets when I completed an American Cancer Health check online for the both of us...so we have two sets of tickets to see a movie. Not too bad...Next flick is mine. It was HOT in the valley too...I felt like it was the middle of summer...crazy hot. Anyway head back to get one more thing a new holder for our flag. The wind did some major damage to our old one. Thanks babe!!
So that night we had meatlof...we had orginally planned on Brad joining us for dinner, but he's been working long hours too and decided to just go home...great night and meatloaf and even better as Rob and Amber were the last to arrive and were eliminated from the Amazing Race. Not feeling so good a fever go to me and I was burning up...took some medicine before bed, but still had a fever in the morning...went to work anyway...by early afternoon it was normal. Then I picked up Tia to help my mom out. Gave the kids their baths and then headed home to my sweet man who was cooking another great meal for us. This time it was salmon and it was yummy. Thanks again...Great Dinner!!
Today is yet going to be a busy day as well. Work then meet Thomas for practice and then home...homework...dinner...baths, etc. Hopefully they will be pretty good. I just want to get home and rest. It was a busy week and weekend.

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

I don't know any kid who goes to bed at 7:36...

that's what my nephew said last night...when his mom told him he had to go to bed. I cracked up. This kid is too funny. I think he thought it was a punishment to go to be at a normal time. He usually goes to bed a bit later when it's just me babysitting. He was looking forward to watching American Idol...kind of cute. He couldn't stop crying. I felt so bad. I guess he really did need to go to bed early, as well as Tia Boo. She had a mini melt down when Thomas lifted her dress to show us she wasn't wearing any underwear...I know weird kids. She also started getting quiet and crying a bit earlier when she thought we were laughing at her. I am not sure but I hope these kids turn out okay. Some days I wonder. They must have just done too much, especially Thomas. He had a baseball practice and was running around bases for a good 15-20 minutes. It's great but it wore him out. So the evening went pretty well. Before all the drama, I had fun with Thomas building an electrical gadget his Uncle gave him...it was kind of cool. It had a spinning wheel that flew into the air when you pressed a button. Dinner was great too. I think I ate too many potatoes but the scale didn't reflect it this morning. That won't last long if I don't hit the gym today. So that was my night and now I'm at work...a bit tired but excited to be getting out of here and getting a light for my headlight on my car and then to the gym and best of all home to my hubby.
Back to Work I go...lunch is only in an hour Yippee...peanut butter and jelly!! :-) and a Diet Sunkist!! Yummy!

Monday, March 5, 2007

Happy Monday!

Had a good weekend, but like all weekends it went by too quickly. Friday was a bit sad as we found out officially that no contractors will be spared in the BRAC downsizing. I already had suspected this but still. Anyway all our jobs are available in China Lake but alot of us here don't want to move...but we will see...I am set to remain here till the end...at least 1.5 years but it could be longer. I think next summer might be a good time to see what's going on out there.
So on to Saturday, Robb and I had a nice relaxing morning and then headed to Ventura to pick up a few caches since we were meeting his parents to look at the new condo they are buying. They were really nice and close to a lot of convenient stores. Then we had a nice lunch and headed further up the coast to Carpenteria to collect more caches and then headed back to Camarillo for a couple more caches and then dinner with Brad. We had a nice time relaxing there. By the time we got home though we were tired and headed straight to bed.
Sunday was also a great day. Again we had a nice morning together and then Robb headed out to cache, while I headed out to Manhattan Beach to spend the afternoon with Karen. We had a nice lunch at Martha's...a little leery to go there as I think this one of the places were my credit card was copied and used in NY to buy gas...luckily I had cash. Then headed for the rest of our bike ride...a little more than 2 hours and for me a total of 657 calories...so that was good...as the night before I did not eat so well. Although I enjoyed riding on the beach, I was getting tired and was looking forward to getting home. I was right coming home was the best. I had a house filled with the smell of wonderful food and a man happy to see me...as happy as I was to see him...took a shower, ate a yummy dinner with a little wine and then watched one of our favorite shows...Amazing Race...West Virginia didn't make it as far this time around. I am looking forward to the day when Rob and Amber get the boot. They are annoying...but anyway. I was getting really tired after the delicious dinner and wine but we finished watching the show and I finished the dishes and headed to bed...I was worn out. It was a good day!!
Slept really well and now I am here at work and I am busy...which is good. We got approved for OT so I will be working a lot the next two months to save as much money as possible. Well back to work, as I have taken up enough time writing this.

Friday, March 2, 2007

The Axe Fell Again

Yes we had more notices yesterday and pretty much our entire department is closing down. It will be planned by October 1, 2007 and then implemented to begin by Summer 2008 and be completed by 2011 but I think it will be 2008 more than likely. Gives me some time. OT was approved for March and April so I am going to take advantage of it and save my money.
Anyway I had a GREAT dinner with hubby last night. Babe you are the best picking out Thai, it was absolutely awesome. It was fun to hang out with you last night at Back to Schol night too.
Going to finish my cereal and then get back to work. Gym after work and then home to relax

Thursday, March 1, 2007

The Axe Fell

Well I came into work today and started to get going with what I would be working on for the day and Eycine, my lead in the area, called me over and informed me she would be losing her job. I kind of figured it would happen. The only saving grace is that she is a lead. If anyone else in the area goes we probably will all be going. Not sure how long the process will take...but I am saddened over her losing her job and mine might not be far behind. I almost got laid off before and I would have found another job. I just like the benefits here. Poor Eycine she couldn't take it here and went home. She's really upset, escpecially since she is only two years from getting her 20 years in to have a fully paid pension. I wish her and the rest of us luck.
On a positive note, I am excited about having dinner out with my hubby tonight. He has an open house/back to school night and we are going to go out to dinner before his night begins with the kid's parents...should be interesting. I won't stay long as I am going to try and see if I can take a Yoga class tonight. I took one awhile ago, but this one is Power Yoga and it's been a couple of years since I took that type of class but I am looking forward to it. I need to unwind and stretch. Should be good. Okay now back to work.