Wow. What can I say other than the last 8 months have been a whirlwind.
January - Moved into our new home, our first home.
February - Trip to Germany and France.
March - Trip to New Orleans.
April - Trip to Nepal.
May - Leave job, start new job. Find out we're expecting an addition to the family!
June - Trip to Hilton Head.
July - Start baby craziness!
August - Nesting in full force. More to come later...I'm still wrapping my head around it!
24 August 2011
10 January 2011
Eating well. Or at least trying to!
Breakfast
- bacon
- pineapple
- 1/2 bagel
Lunch
- apple
- almonds
- m&ms
Dinner
- pizza
- salad
Notice a problem here? NO protein = crazy eating. I really need to plan each day & stick to the plan.
- bacon
- pineapple
- 1/2 bagel
Lunch
- apple
- almonds
- m&ms
Dinner
- pizza
- salad
Notice a problem here? NO protein = crazy eating. I really need to plan each day & stick to the plan.
05 January 2011
New House - Part 1
Here's a peek at our new house! It's not new really - 85 years young,
Formal living room
Large kitchen complete with butler's pantry! We're planning for this to be our first BIG project, a full renovation & update.
Our back yard - my favorite part!
Busy week!
What a busy week back in the grind!
Work is crazy, interior painting has begun at the house, and I'm trying to stick to my resolutions! Starting is always the hardest part.
I'm joining a local gym and starting my workouts tomorrow night! Bootcamp here I come!
In addition to my general daily musings, I'm posting my daily diet - simply to help me track my habits!
Today's Diet:
AM - venti black eye whole milk misto (I had to be at work for 7am!)
(skipped breakfast, really bad)
LUNCH - small salad with vinegarette, veggie lasagna, 1 slice whole grain bread
SNACK - 2 clementines
DINNER - we're eating out tonight with my husband's boss and new co-worker who are visiting from out of town. I've already looked at the menu for the restaurant we're planning to have dinner at. My thought is fish or the steak frites, no frites and a arugula salad instead. Fingers crossed.
Work is crazy, interior painting has begun at the house, and I'm trying to stick to my resolutions! Starting is always the hardest part.
I'm joining a local gym and starting my workouts tomorrow night! Bootcamp here I come!
In addition to my general daily musings, I'm posting my daily diet - simply to help me track my habits!
Today's Diet:
AM - venti black eye whole milk misto (I had to be at work for 7am!)
(skipped breakfast, really bad)
LUNCH - small salad with vinegarette, veggie lasagna, 1 slice whole grain bread
SNACK - 2 clementines
DINNER - we're eating out tonight with my husband's boss and new co-worker who are visiting from out of town. I've already looked at the menu for the restaurant we're planning to have dinner at. My thought is fish or the steak frites, no frites and a arugula salad instead. Fingers crossed.
02 January 2011
So much for 30...here comes 31!
Happy new year!
I definitely failed with my 30 resolutions - some of them were achieved, but looking back at "the list" today, I realized how broad and vague some of my resolutions were.
Here's what I did manage to achieve:
6. Watch a movie I've always wanted to see
Recently my husband and I watched Casablanca...loved it. The dialogue was great and I didn't realize what a spy movie it was!
14. Pick strawberries and make jam
I loved this - my mom & I picked delicious strawberries at A&M Farms near our house and made 2 types of strawberry jam - sugar free and LOADs of sugar! Delicious!
24. Do something daring & dangerous
We bought our first house! We love it...needs some work but everything is in shape and plenty of room to grow. The best part for us is what's outside of the house - a big yard and within walking distance to a main-street district with shops & restaurants, it's right on the Little Miami River and a skip & hop from the bike trail!
28. Be more loving towards those I love
26. Spend more time with friends
What else can I say!
21. Spin
LOVED it and this is my #1 workout for 2011...low impact, high sweat. Besides swimming, this is one of my favorites.
It was a crazy year though, we traveled to Hawaii in February for a beautiful vacation...we balanced the craziness of Honolulu with the peacefulness of Kaui. I can't wait to go back!
We also headed down to Hilton Head for 4th of July, and in December bought our new house! Looking forward to this year, 2011, I want to have resolution(s) that are much more solid and attainable.
2011 Resolutions - only 3!
#1 - I will become healthy and strong and I will stay healthy and strong.
Right now my goal is to feel better but it's also nice to have a weight goal as well - mine is to lose 10 to feel better, and to lose 10 more to be a lean, mean machine!
How will I do it?
#1 Exercise.
I really need to establish a routine!
* Bootcamp 1 night/ week
* Yoga 2 days/ week
* Spinning 2 days/ week
#2 Diet.
Can't forget the diet! When I say diet, I mean eating habits.
I'd much rather eat food as "fuel" for my body than say "I am not eating bread or sugar."
I'm focusing on lean proteins, such as fish and chicken, as well as fruits & veggies. I love good food and need to think more about the benefits of eating locally and eating smart than eating food that is indulgent ALL the time, like the Jelly Belly Buttered Popcorn jelly beans I love or potato chips!
#2 I will follow the Five Agreements in my daily life.
A good friend recommended this book and I have been blown away by don Miguel Ruiz's words -
1. Be Impeccable With Your Word
2. Don’t Take Anything Personally
3. Don’t Make Assumptions
4. Always Do Your Best
5. Be Skeptical, But Learn to Listen
#3 I will capture my thoughts weekly in my blog - at least 5 days/ week.
This may be the hardest!
That's that...happy new year to everyone and I can't wait to see what the year will bring!
I definitely failed with my 30 resolutions - some of them were achieved, but looking back at "the list" today, I realized how broad and vague some of my resolutions were.
Here's what I did manage to achieve:
6. Watch a movie I've always wanted to see
Recently my husband and I watched Casablanca...loved it. The dialogue was great and I didn't realize what a spy movie it was!
14. Pick strawberries and make jam
I loved this - my mom & I picked delicious strawberries at A&M Farms near our house and made 2 types of strawberry jam - sugar free and LOADs of sugar! Delicious!
24. Do something daring & dangerous
We bought our first house! We love it...needs some work but everything is in shape and plenty of room to grow. The best part for us is what's outside of the house - a big yard and within walking distance to a main-street district with shops & restaurants, it's right on the Little Miami River and a skip & hop from the bike trail!
28. Be more loving towards those I love
26. Spend more time with friends
What else can I say!
21. Spin
LOVED it and this is my #1 workout for 2011...low impact, high sweat. Besides swimming, this is one of my favorites.
It was a crazy year though, we traveled to Hawaii in February for a beautiful vacation...we balanced the craziness of Honolulu with the peacefulness of Kaui. I can't wait to go back!
We also headed down to Hilton Head for 4th of July, and in December bought our new house! Looking forward to this year, 2011, I want to have resolution(s) that are much more solid and attainable.
2011 Resolutions - only 3!
#1 - I will become healthy and strong and I will stay healthy and strong.
Right now my goal is to feel better but it's also nice to have a weight goal as well - mine is to lose 10 to feel better, and to lose 10 more to be a lean, mean machine!
How will I do it?
#1 Exercise.
I really need to establish a routine!
* Bootcamp 1 night/ week
* Yoga 2 days/ week
* Spinning 2 days/ week
#2 Diet.
Can't forget the diet! When I say diet, I mean eating habits.
I'd much rather eat food as "fuel" for my body than say "I am not eating bread or sugar."
I'm focusing on lean proteins, such as fish and chicken, as well as fruits & veggies. I love good food and need to think more about the benefits of eating locally and eating smart than eating food that is indulgent ALL the time, like the Jelly Belly Buttered Popcorn jelly beans I love or potato chips!
#2 I will follow the Five Agreements in my daily life.
A good friend recommended this book and I have been blown away by don Miguel Ruiz's words -
1. Be Impeccable With Your Word
2. Don’t Take Anything Personally
3. Don’t Make Assumptions
4. Always Do Your Best
5. Be Skeptical, But Learn to Listen
#3 I will capture my thoughts weekly in my blog - at least 5 days/ week.
This may be the hardest!
That's that...happy new year to everyone and I can't wait to see what the year will bring!
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