March 2012

Maybe I should start naming by posts by the month that they're posted, because I generally only update once a month. It's a thought!

Well normally I start with weight talk, but I had too much fun on St. Patrick's Day to lead with anything else!!I went to Prescott to celebrate with two of my best friends, Jenn and Jess (a bunch of J names, as we realized every time we introduced ourselves to people. lol). First Jenn and I did some shopping at Ross where I found a shirt that I love, then we met up with Jessica for more shopping. Then went to Jenn's house to get ready. We went to dinner at Applebees at around 8. Apparently Applebees does karaoke on Saturday nights. So I rocked some Kesha! I've been wanting to do Tik Tok karaoke and I finally did and it was so much fun, even if I was a nervous wreck. BTW, I was the first to go for the night. I was so brave. From Applebees we headed downtown... where it was dark. Not just because it was night time, but because the power was out all over downtown. Totally creepy but cool! Thankfully, Matt's had backup power (making them one of the two bars with power that night), so they were letting people in and it got crowded fast! It took a little while for them to get lights and music going, but once they did the party was on! And before the lights and power, everyone was so friendly. It made for a great atmostphere. We made friends with a group or two of people, just had a great time talking and dancing and laughing.. and dancing. And dancing. Oh, and did I mention dancing? I have never been so dancey.... in public anyway. It was awesome. I was fearless. So not like me. But I look a kagillion times better than I have in the past and I guess I have a lot more confidence. And OMG more stamina!! Apparently I'm in pretty good shape because I danced for hours and didn't get tired. I outlasted my friends (who, if you don't know, are far from overweight). I wasn't even afraid to stay out there when they were cooling off. It was awesome. I can't express enough how much fun I had. I wanna do it again!! LOL And I think it's safe to say that we and our little group of friends for the night, were the life of the party. Seriously amazing night. Okay... I think I'm over it.. LOL.

So I had planned to come home Sunday, but it snowed and I got stuck because I'm an Arizona driver, not accustomed to driving in the snow. So I made it home Monday, with a cold. I can complain but the cold was so worth it after having so much fun.

On Tuesday I went into the staffing agency to talk about a part time, temporary job they had available at the golf course. While there, she also mentioned another job doing tours at the mine. So I took both of them! I have safety classes (MSHA) Monday-Wednesday, golf course training Thurs morning, another class Thursday afternoon. I get Friday off (which is grocery shopping day) and I work at the golf course on Saturday and Sunday. I might have the driving class the following Monday. And all of a sudden I have a life. But after the first week, it will calm down quite a bit. I'm not sure how many hours to expect other than the golf course will be Friday-Sunday until the person that I'm filling in for is able to return. I'm not sure how often I'll be doing tours, no more than 3 times a week, and likely not that often.

I have to admit, the tour guide job makes me nervous. I'll be representing the company and have to make a good impression on these people, have to drive well, and be super friendly and informative. I have A LOT to learn about the inner workings of the mine and the history of the town and all that. I really should be studying right now!! It's a totally different kind of job for me, and I am nervous, but also excited! It sounds really fun and it's a challenge and I don't often challenge myself but I believe I can do it. And if I can't, well, then I have to quit. No big deal, right? So there, I'm gonna take a chance and go for it! Woot!

Anyway it'll be nice to have a little extra money coming in so we can get out of this rut. Little by little we're getting there!

Okay I guess now I'll talk aboutthe weight stuff. So today I weighed in at 195.5lbs. Not bad but not great. I think my lowest is 193. I didn't go to the gym for over a week (sick) and today was my first day back, so hopefully I can start to drop the lbs again. But I haven't been doing great with food. Sigh. I need to get back on track but just can't find the motivation I guess. I mean I haven't gotten all my old habits back and I'm still trying and doing okay, I'm just not doing nearly as much as I could be. I'm not sure if I have a new set of measurements... I probably do. But I'm not gonna mess with that today. I do, however, have a pair of size 14 jeans on right now. :) That makes me happy!!

I am worried that working will interfere with my workouts. Next week with all the classes wil be tough but I'm gonna try to go to the gym right after classes, at least for a half hour. After that it should be part time enough that it's easy to fit in at least 4 trips to the gym a month. At least I hop so! I know that when I'm at the golf course on the weekends, I'll be skipping the gym. Partly because the gyms closed on Sundays and closes early on Saturdays. Maybe I'll try to go Friday evenings. I wish I was a morning person and could go before work. That's very unlikely though! Maybe if nothing else I'll walk to and from work. But I won't because I'll always be running late. IDK. But if I go Mon-Thurs, that's good. So any other work I get, I need to work the gym into that schedule. We'll see. I guess I can't really plan it yet because I don't know what to expect. I just REALLY don't want to gain that 80 lbs back. I really don't want to gain 10 back because that's how it starts right? Little by little. Nope.. no way... Not gonna happen with me. I will just have to find ways to fit my workouts in!!

I am thankful that I won't be working around food though. That would be a bad temptation. I'm sure I'll bring snacks to work but being away from fried food and donuts is a good thing!!

Well I think that's all that's on my mind at the moment. I'm so excited about going back to work and being around people again!! I've been in such a good mood ever since I found out! I'm sure I'll update soonish about my jobs!

Till next time....

Song Challenge Days 28-30.. The End!

Day 28 - A Song That Makes You Feel Guilty

Why would a song make me feel guilty? Instead, I'll choose a song titled Guilty. But believe me it in no way relates to my life!


Day 29 - A Song From Your Childhood

This is another one that reminds me of my Grandpa. He had this on tape and everytime I went to his house, since I was very little, I would want to listen to it and listen to it. I loved it so much. And I loved him so much, so it's a great memory. He was a very musical man.


Day 30 - Your Favorite Song From This Time Last Year

Either a song from Glee, maybe....


Or a song from Idol, possibly...


Or maybe this...



And with that, I end this long journey of the 30 Day Song Challenge, which lasted much longer than 30 days. Oops! :)

Song Challenge Days 25-27

Day 25 - A Song That Makes You Laugh

Another one from Glee. :)


Day 26 - A Song That You Can Play On An Instrument

I used to know how to play this on the recorder..


Day 27 - A Song That You Wish You Could Play

I chose this one because I used to know how to play the chorus on piano, and my Grandpa was alays teaching my brother and I how to play it. And I miss my Grandpa very much and this song always reminds me of him.

Song Challenge Days 21-24

Day 21 - A Song That You Listen To When You're Happy

I don't go to any specific song when I'm happy (I'm always happy!), but I do love the heck out of this one...


Day 22 - A Song That You Listen To When You're Sad
Gah! I don't have a go to sad song! I don't have a go to song for any emotion. So I'll pick the first sad song that pops into my head... Okay it was the third one to pop into my head..


Day 23 - A Song That You Want Played At Your Wedding
I really wanted this one played, but it was too new and I didn't have iTunes yet, and couldn't find it on FrostWire.


Day 24 - A Song You Want Played At Your Funeral
Again, no idea what to choose here. The only funeral song I could think of was this one, and I can't imagine it being played at my funeral.


Okay that's it for today. I wanna get this over with soon because I am way behind, and because I don't think anyone really cares. lol. Night!

Song Challenge Day 20

Day 20 - A Song That You Listen To When You're Angry

I really don't have an angry song anymore. When I was in my late teens and early 20s, it was Avril. But, now, nothing. However, if I was going to have an angrry song, it would have to be this. I <3 this song!

Song Challenge Day 19

Day 19 - A Song From Your Favorite Album


I really don't have one favorite album (does anyone, really?!) so to make it easier on myself, I thought of Greatest Hits albums, and came up with this one.

Song Challege Days 17 & 18

I forgot about this yesterday, and doubt I'll have time tomorrow (since we're going to a Diamondbacks game!! :) )so I'm doing two today! Cheater cheater, yeah yeah...

Day 17 - A Song that You Hear Often On The Radio
I hear this alot on country radio..


Day 18 - A Song That You Wish You HEard On The Radio
This could possibly be Britney's next single..

Song Challenge Day 16

Day 16 - A Song That You Used To Love But Now Hate

I don't know! I'm loyal to my music! I keep thinking back to my childhood, and I come up with NKOTB. But I still like NKOTB! Then I think high school.. Mambo #5. Dumb song. But if it came on the radio I'd totally listen to it! I think anything that I used to like, even if I realize now that it was silly, reminds me of that time, and therefore I still like it. It's like that Kenny Chesney song, "Everytime I hear that song, I go baaaaaaack." So I don't think I can answer this one. Sorry!

Song Challenge Day 15

Day 15 - A Song that Describes You

Maybe I just wanted a chance to post a Glee song! :)
It describes me now, butt I'm working on it! :D

Song Challenge Day 14

Day 14 - A Song No One Would Expect You To Love

First one that popped into my head. Most of the songs that I love are pretty much expected, I think. lol

Song Challenge Day 13

Day 13 - A Song That Is A Guilty Pleasure

I chose this song because the chick that sings it is also known as iCarly, and it can't be normal to like kid music right? But I do.

Song Challenge Day 12

Day 12 - A Song From A Band You Hate

Well... this is hard. Because I tend to not listen to bands that I hate. And I honestly can't think of a band that I hate right off the top of my head. I'm trying to think of the crapolla that Clint listens to...
Aha! This is not a band, but surely everyone hates it! :D

Song Challenge Day 11

Day 11 - A Song From Your Favorite Band

This is difficult for me, because I don't listen to a lot of bands. I listen to a lot of singers/artists. Hmmm.....
Yeah, no, I can't go with a band. And I don't have one favorite singer. But for the challenge, I'll go with...


And...


Oh, and I just thought of a band! I think they count as a band?


And I chose songs that weren't singles just for shits & giggles.

Song Challenge Day 10

Day 10 - A Song That Makes You Fall Asleep



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Song Challenge Day 9

Yeah, yeah... another delay!

Day 9 - A Song You Can Dance To

This can be taken two ways. A song that I actually remember some of the video choreography too, from when I was a dorky teenager... well this one is hard for me to resist doing the chorus dance.


A song that actually makes me what to get up and dance.. Hmm... Ah, gotta be....

Song Challenge Day 8

Day 8 - A Song You Know All The Words To

I know all the words to about 80 million songs. But I guess the challenge is choosing which one to pick. So, I thought, "I haven't posted any Taylor Swift" and so I put her name in You Tube and this is one of the first ones that popped up.

Song Challenge - Day 7

Day 7- A Song That Reminds You Of A Certain Event

I chose the song that my brother sang at my wedding, for our first (and only... ever.) dance.

Song Challenge Day 6

Day Six - A Song That Reminds You Of Somewhere

Sorry for slacking for a couple days. Now that you've forgiven me (because surely you have!), this one was kind of hard because there are A LOT of songs that remind me of A LOT of places! After thinking & thinking, I've decided to do a song for each place I lived as a kid, that I actually remember.

So we'll start with Cottonwood, AZ. (lived there ages 4-6 (ish))We had this on a RECORD.


Prescott, AZ. (lived there ages 7-9 (again, ish. Just assume the ish))


Show Low, AZ (ages 9-11)


Globe, AZ (ages 11-13) I thought I was so cool because I could do the rap.


Scottsdale, AZ (ages 13-14)


Healdsburg, CA (14-15) This is hard because it's when I became obsessed with NSYNC & Britney so they are all I can think of. What else was on TRL that year? Oh, yes...


Rancho Cucamonga, CA (15-16) This is the time that I started going to NSYNC concerts. So I'll use an NSYNC song here. Because this video really does remind me of Rancho, and my friends there.


Prescott, AZ (again!) Since I finsihed HS in Prescott, and stayed there for years after, I'll stop here! This song reminds me of senior year.

Song Challenge Day 5

Day Five- A Song That Reminds You Of Someone

I'm gonna take this opportunity to tell you how awesome my brother is. He is so talented, and there are a ton of songs that reminds me of because either he sings them with his band, or they're a karaoke favorite. Here is a video of him from a couple years ago doing karaoke.

Song Challenge - Day 4

Day 4 - A Song That Makes You Sad

This took some thinking, but when it hit me it was soooo obvious!