December 12, 2005

Today is my mom's birthday. For those of you that don't know, my mom passed away two years ago, in October. I have had mixed feelings all weekend. It was a very busy weekend, as Friday night, we went to a Christmas program at church. Saturday morning, I made brunch for my bridesmaids. And Sunday, I had my first shower! To top everything off, Chris moved into our new house this weekend. The weekend was truly wonderful, in visiting with my friends. I loved having the bridesmaids over for brunch. I was happy for them to all finally meet and for us to just spend some time together. Saturday afternoon was the first time I got really sad about mom not being here with me. (for the wedding stuff). I was thinking about the showers I had attended in the past and the showers I had hosted and how the bride's mom always gave the best gift. And, it was very sad to me that my mom isn't here to do that for me. I guess in planning, I have tried to do things that I know she liked or wanted me to do (because you know she had it planned a long time ago). So, the planning part hasn't been too difficult without her, because it's like she's been here all along. So, anyway... The shower was great fun with many friends and loved ones. And best of all it was a Christmas theme, and I LOVE CHRISTMAS! :)

Well, for an update on the weight loss... I am at a total of 20.2 pounds with 4.8 left to meet my goal. I don't think I'll meet the goal by the end of the year, but it shouldn't be too long after that. And honestly, I am not that disappointed in not reaching it by the time I had intended. I guess because I am so close and have made such wonderful progress.

School is going well, the kids are nuttier by the minute, but that's to be expected with the craziness of the holidays, anticipation of Santa AND the excitement to be out of school for two weeks.

Well, lots to do, so I am off to run errands!!!

December 7, 2005...Long time...

It's been a really long time since I last wrote on the blog. I was reminded that I needed to write more by a friend, so here I am. I have been teaching in the afterschool program (which is a tutorial) and we're in the computer lab now. The students are working on a tutorial computer program that quizzes them. They seem to like it.

So, what's been going on with me? Well, let's see... I have now lost a total of almost 19 pounds! WAHOO! So, weight loss is going well. It's been tough the past two weeks, but hopefully will get a little better. Chris and I are closing on a house tomorrow. YAY us! We're super excited. Chris will be moving in this weekend and I will follow along after the wedding. My dad got married last Saturday, so I now have a step-mom and step-sister. They also have bought a new house, so my life as a nomad continues... I will move ONCE more before I finally move in with Chris. We will move next weekend. I am pretty excited!

Wedding stuff- Well, most big plans are done. I have my dress, the bridesmaids dresses are ordered. The flowers have been picked, as well as the cake. The menu has been set, as well as tables and centerpieces. We're working on the rehearsal dinner and Chris is planning on surprising me with the honeymoon. So, now I am just waiting. Invitations have been ordered, as well as thank you notes. I am planning to start addressing invitations over my Christmas break. So, again, just waiting. It seems to be dragging by, but at the same time, it's going quickly. I have my first shower on Sunday, which I am so super excited about! I am so excited that it's finally my turn! :) My shower is a Christmas theme and my matron of honor, Jen is hosting it with her mom. I don't know when my next shower will be. Right now, the next scheduled one is at the end of February.

Well, I will try to be better about blogging... :)

September 28, 2005

Well, my week in weight loss last week was successful! I have now lost a total of 11.6 lbs! Wahoo! My weekly goal, did not work so well. I just ran out of time this past week. So, I'll have to make it a goal for this week. I will say, however, that I do pushups and crunches everynight before I go to sleep. So, does that count for something?

We had two extra days off this week. It's a bit bizarre. It was nice to be able to get some things done on Monday and Tuesday. It was also nice to be a bit of a bum. But, it's very hard to come in today and completely rearrange my plans in order to fit all in by next Friday. Next Friday is the end of the grading period. Well, we actually don't even have school next Friday, so all needs to be complete by Thursday.

I guess that's about all new with me. Maybe I'll have something more interesting next week...

September 22

Well, this is new for me. I am a teacher and my class is currently working on a math test. So, I thought I would check out blogs...

So...my life... I am getting married in April and cannot wait! WAHOO! And, my fiance and I are looking for a house. Let's just say I love my life.

I am super glad that it is Thursday, as it's been hard to get up all week. I stay busy with church and other things, so I look forward to sleeping in on Saturdays. I also look forward to Saturdays, because I get to see my honey just about all day!

I am also going to Weight Watchers. I was a member before I met my fiance and I gained all of my weight back. So, my dad, his girlfriend (my mom is deceased) and I joined WW in June. We have all done pretty well. (Just a note, I did join before I got engaged). But, I have 15 more pounds to lose or so. I weigh in tonight, so I will have a better number, hopefully, of what is left to lose. I am hoping to lose by the end of the year.

So, on this blog, I am going to put some goals up, weekly, monthly and long term.

Weekly goal- To start exercising at least twice a week (Hey, I am starting small)

Monthly goal- hmmm, I need to ponder on this one.

Long Term... By the end of the year, I want to meet my weight loss goal of a total of 25 pounds.