Miles of Smiles... Sure! Why Not?

Howdy Delights! So, I'm back from my east coast social tour. Had a wonderful time seeing some really great folks. I am super fortunate to have crashin' buddies all over the country. Saves me money & sanity. Although I mostly ended a friendship of 20 years, it was a wonderful trip overall. And I'm not sure what all will happen as a result of that ending as we've rolled as a trio for 2 decades. I may mend it sooner or later. Someday. No day. Bleh. I returned to work today to discover there's waist-high drama! My supervisor was in her office crying & trying to make me read an email that upset her and E.O. complaints are being made and on and on and on. Bonkers! Makes me want to pack a knapsack & run away.

I so so so miss my theatrics-free group of friends in San Antonio. Can I make it in Augusta for 2 years? Why yes! Yes I can. Or Si Si Puede! I'm sleepy & have/had tons of random thoughts to share. But you'll all be spared the craziness tonight. Who wants to do a 5 pound weight loss challenge with me? I wanna be down at least 5 lbs by this date next month. Who's in?!?! (I see those hands going up!)  Ms. Awesome, it looks like you're thoroughly enjoying your vacation. Hooray!

Celebrations:
= Walked, ab & arm work this morning
= Reminded my boss that I'd much rather not be involved in office chaos
= Helped a heap of Soldiers today w/ their benefits
= Made some connections at the coffee talk Meet Up this evening
= Chuckled today despite all the office turmoil

Objectives for Tomorrow:
= Fast walk or slow jog
= Get Sinn a tune up (Yea, I know I've been saying this!)
= Piggies re-painted and a manicure
= Learn something about the stock market
= Shimmy & smile

Cheers!

Yikes Moment

Good Morning Delights! My time in the DC area is going pretty well & I am getting in some wonderful relaxation. No fitness, which will hurt like the dickens when I get home but... whatcanyado?!?! So the big event of the day is I've terminated a 20 year friendship with someone. At the moment, I'm cool with the decision. It was certainly a case of putting a lot more in and getting absolutely nothing out of this person. She hasn't really responded to messages for the past few years, she's highly inconsiderate of others, and all & all dismissive. After reflecting on these traits during the middle of the night, I decided it's time to let go. Plus, I sorta demand quality in all other relationships, so why should I let this one be any different? I did indeed wish her well & I always will, but it's not fair to me to keep being pushed to the side. That's my "YIKES!" moment for now. Maybe the next one will be a lot more uplifting.

How are you all doing? There's gotta be some positive excitement and buzzing going on. TAPS' birthday is this weekend. Baseball has begun for Ms. Awesome. I just know that Baby Boy E is making Annette just as happy as can be. Nichole is almost down to the wire of relocating. Magic is being gorgeous and magical. Alisa should be thinking about green chile with me. April?!?!? Are you out there making cupcakes? Share, por favor. Elizabeth, I'm sure you're getting healthier by the moment. Hooray!

Somehow I got suckered in to doing an assignment for my buddy's PhD program. So off I go.

Loveyall & thanks for listening. Cheers!

Completely Outta Control!

Good Evening Beauties! Within the past 24 hours, I've purchased FOUR pairs of shoes! You know that's just plain ridiculous. Yes, I have been looking for 3 outta the 4 pair for quite some time, but still!!! What the blue blazin' hades is wrong with me?!?!? One pair may get returned. We'll see. Plus, I've got nowhere to really put all these freakin' shoes. Oy! TAPS, how was your race? We're all quite sure you rocked it. Magic & Ms. Awesome, you two are so refreshingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing the fun times birthday photo. I have nothing eventful to blog besides I'm starting a hair growth regiment with a friend of mine & it's going to be interesting. Sleeping with a plastic cap on my hair - and not having a Jheri Curl - will take some getting used to for 30 days.

Otherwise, all I have to say is: I am SUPER thrilled about my upcoming trip to DC/Maryland; I SUPER love Jon Stewart; I would love to kiss whomever created Pandora; and I think cookie dough should be a food group.

Enjoy the evening Delights!

Gut Busted

Hello Delights! Why oh why did I feel it was necessary to eat so much today?!?! I mean... I really know what I can and cannot handle, but I just kept gnawing away. Ugh. I feel like a huge, buttery dinner roll. Mmm... I would eat one of those if I had one nearby. Anyhoo, I've been consistent with fitness but still haven't stepped up my game. Lazy? That would be me. And I know more than anything, I've gotta limit my daily caloric intake. I want to be down 5-7 lbs and/or a few inches by July 1st. Totally doable, right? I can't say for certain, but I do believe I've gained 5 lbs since moving here. Boo caca piss hiss.

 If any of you have some red strappy heels that I can borrow - size 8 - please send'em my way. My quest for them is beginning to get frustrating & not generating the best results.  Oh oh oh! So ya know how I was scheduled to be in FOUR weddings this year?!?! Well, one of them isn't going to happen. And another I just sorta mentally removed myself from. I was thrilled in thinking that I'd only be in two fun weddings, but somehow I'm back to being the hostess in the one I mentally erased myself from. Good thing is that I found a 35 dollar dress for that madness at Cato this morning. Canary freakin' yellow!!! Who DOES that to people? Ugh x 3. Sheesh. I cannot express enough how thrilled I am to be leaving town this upcoming week. My supervisor returns from her month-long vacation & she'll no doubt talk us all to near death. Between all her chattering and the chaos of Tiger being in town, I'm sure I would become an instant alcoholic. By the by, this past month has been my BEST month at work. Did I mention that already? I may have, but I just had to say it again. I was able to learn a ton & get a lot of work accomplished. Pretty proud of myself. Onward & upward!

Celebrations:
= Enjoying a filling & tasty breakfast for $4.57 in quaint Aiken, SC
= Being removed from at least one crazy wedding
= The Final Four!!!
= Finding a pair of brown sandals that should take me through a few summers
= Having nice legs

Objections for ... Soon:
= Tune up for SinnABurst
= Pack for DC
= Win a game of Words With Friends
= Twist my fro
= Jog a little farther
= Not overeat

Cheers to you Beauties!

This & That

Hello Delights! So...uh... Words With Friends is pretty addicting. How am I ever to get to bed by 9:30p every night if I'm trying to match up an O with a T and a Q for 33 points?!?!? I also haven't accomplished much on my Objectives list, but will at least get to my sister's Thank You card tonight. I did at least schedule a massage for next week. Also, I've been walking & attempted a jog this morning only to met by a big ole dog. I turned around & slow jogged toward home. Not before cutting through various yards and fences to avoid the neighborhood Cujo. Good news: I may be driving to DC next week. As long as my vacation days are approved, I'm hitting the road. I just can't be here during Master's week. People are too excited about Tiger Woods coming to town & I am not. Gotta scoot. I'm so so so excited to head to my favorite city in the United States and see some long time friends & family. And, yes, I will walk and/or jog while I'm there. But I can't guarantee that I won't eat badly, though. :-)

Celebrations:
=  Becoming more efficient at my job. I'm really starting to get my un-wobbly legs under me.
=  Not blowing up at the doctor @ the VA today. She was awful!
=  Stepping up my fitness a weeeee bit.
=  Having a wonderful chat and chuckle w/ an old buddy.

Objectives:
=  Write my thank you card
=  Jog in the morning & avoid Cujo
=  Get my leave/vacation days approved
=  Find a new doctor
=  Laugh like never before

Happy Birthday Magic! Cheers Ladies!

Cee Lo = Creepy Ho

Good Evening Delights! I need you all to jump on my Creepy Cee Lo bandwagon `cause Ms. Awesome aint buying it. The dude is creepy. Finito. Fitness routine is going well, but I still need to do more. And I'm still swirling my finances around my noggin. I'm gonna get serious about that just like I am about my spring body. Tomorrow morning, I will go jogging as I only walked today. Let's hope the wine doesn't take me out. Eek. Wish me luck. Ladies, I'm getting ADHD with Augusta. I keep thinking I want to move back to where my friends are. Save me baby Buddha. Oh, and I finally started playing Words with Friends and can see how this can be an addiction. If I'm not the largest mess in the south, then I don't know what is. Okay, really, I do know what is: The people. Folks are extra grande & extra slow in the south. I can't focus on that or else my time here will be awful & I'm just not in to having an awful time. Moving on past my wine chatter...

Celebrations:
= Being almost finished with my online trainings
=  Rocking the education briefing I gave this evening
=  Looking super cute in my new dress
=  Chuckling a lot
=  Completing morning fitness

Objectives:
=  Adding a little more intensity to the fitness routine
=  Try to spend a little less money each week
=  Make a decision on whether or not I'll stay in my current apt or choose another
=  Send my sister a Thank You note for being an awesome big sister
=  Get a massage

Cheers Delights!

Weighs Out

Howdy Delights! Hope the weekend is going well & yall are not lumberjacking out as much as I am. Not sure what possessed me to buy cookie dough the other day, but I did and it's gooooood! I did at least jog yesterday & today I walked to the movies. Now, does the walk out weigh the kids pack of popcorn, Skittles, and a small Sprite? Not sure. Don't care. However, I vow to step up my fitness game for the remainder of the spring and go in to summer a tad bit more fit. Not sure if I love jogging yet, but it doesn't bother me. Oh if only I could curb the crazy snacking, I'd be one foxy mama. Hmm... one area at a time. Even more wild than the snacking is my scattered thoughts about progressing my career. I want to learn and do everything right now, but know I need to be patient with myself. I can do HUGE things if I stick with this gig. Perhaps a director's position or something equally magnificent. I've just gotta create no major waves and wait for my supervisor to retire. Can I do that? Sure. Sure I can. Wish me luck & sanity. Also, I've gotta figure out how to go on dates. It's been too long. Maybe I should just buy a beau and call it a day. Help! Oh, I finally watched 'Red Tails' and it's a great story. Horrible editing and acting, but I got a great history lesson outta the whole thing. Uhm... I'm off to try not to eat any more cookie dough and stick with healthier, delicious options.

Celebrations:
= Walking to entertainment
= Cleaning my kitchen, bathroom, and sneakers  =)
= Getting the most beautiful thank you card from the couple who allowed me to be the Maid of Honor
= Seinfeld! Seriously, this show cracks me the hell up!
= Receiving a wonderful package of homemade goodness for my fro and body

Objectives for the Week:
=  Vacuum Sinn (yea, I know... I've said that all week!)
=  Get the brows threaded
=  Enjoy breakfast at a new spot
=  Limit the cookie dough intake
=  Stop obsessing about buying a car
=  Chuckle a lot

Happy Saturday Mamacitas!