The Journey begins.....again and again... and again....

One month

2011-02-22T10:24:00.003-05:00

has gone by since I last posted. Hate when life takes over, don't you? Well since I started this dieting again on New Years day I am down....drum roll please......20 lbs. I have been working out several days a week and trying to watch what I eat....Ok just so you know its cheese cake today (my birthday cake of choice) then I will go to the gym to night to alteast take some of those calories off that I am putting on at lunch with my HUGE piece of cake! That is lunch and only that! Got a mental goal of 10 lbs a month and so far am keeping to it. Im back running and need to start taking that up a notch if I plan on running a 5k in April! Keep you posted on that progress. Well bell is going to run and need to get ready!

down another 1.5 lbs

2011-01-22T08:22:00.006-05:00

Ok so Im not the best blogger but I wanted to post that since starting this diet up again Im now down 3 lbs. I know that slow and steady win the race but I want to lose weight like they do on the biggest loser. 10 lbs one week, 8 another....I'd be at my goal weight in no time at all. But Then again I don't have all my time to stay in the gym running, walking, lifting weights so I guess Ill be happy with the slow and steady approach.

Review of the week:
EXERCISE: I've been to the gym practically every day this week. 45-60 mins of cardio. STart with the elliptical machine 15-20 mins, then running 15 mins (been averaging 1.25 miles), the arm rowing for 5 mins, then ending with the stationary bike for 10-20 mins. I've been trying to keep my heart rate up to 150 bpm.
EATING: I've been very good about eating healthier. But that late at night I need something has been getting to me. I bought Dove individual chocolates and they seem to fit the bill, taking one or two and Im set for the night.

Well Im going to go and do some cleaning.
later-

New Day (ok again)

2011-01-18T10:55:00.003-05:00

Yesterday went to the gym and learned something AWESOME! when wearing my polarizer heart monitor it links up to the gym equipment and reads it on the machine. AWESOME!!!
So I don't need to wear my polar watch and my nike+ watch at the same time, Love it!. So I did the strepper for 10 mins, ran for a mile, did the stepper another 10 mins, rowing maching for 5 mins and ended with 15 mins of cycling. Each time trying to keep my heart rate up to 150. Ok that was hard. I am seeing each day how out of shape even with the weight lose I really am. This will hopefully help with the knees and my training for the next race in April.

Today is another day and I woke up to the delayed opening call, sweet! Slept an extra hour and then went out to shovel the snow/ice of my driveway and my neighbors. Should of put the monitar on so that I could keep track of the caloris, oops. But did shovel for atleast 45 mins. Shoulders hurt, good sign. Bad sign my left hand fingers were frozen, needed to thaw them out for a good 10 mins when I was done. Note to self: need thicker water proof gloves.

So had a healthy breakfast (the scrambled egg quesidella) but was so craving the dt coke. Lunch today is a mix of shrimp and crabmeat that I put through the food processor and add some onion and celery to it. About a 1 T of mayo and mix. Yummy and my band doesn't get irritated with the food since its mushy. Bonus!

got to go and work on some things;
later-
k

time flies by

2011-01-17T10:46:00.002-05:00

So this past week I lost 1.5 lbs at the gym. Then they had us do a "last chance workout" OK so I've run a half marathon (poorly but I did it) and I thought I was in OK shape....NOT.... they kicked my butt. But will go to the gym today and do more cardio. And this time I will not let the workout kick me!

DB weigh in is tonight. I need to drink lots and lots of water today, why more than usual because I had corned beef yesterday. Its like salt on a stick but so worth it. Yummy!
Today I made scrambled egg quesadilla.I cooked turkey bacon then cut it into strips, started cooking the egg beaters mixed with scallions and turkey bacon. When done I placed it on a tortilla, added some cheese. and folded it in half then back to the stove to fry up. yummy!!!!

well got to go now. Wish me luck on tonights weigh in.
later-

another day

2011-01-06T19:06:00.002-05:00

today wasnt like to the other two day. I was running around and food wasnt on the top list. So just grabbed and go. Ugh! Trying now to get the rest of the water in today.

Went to the gym: 1 mile run, think it took 11:30 mins. then di 20 mins on stepper, and 30 mins on cycle.IM tired but its so cool in the gym Im not sure if I broke a sweat or not.

Well its off to bed. Going to dream of white stuff on the ground tomorrow, enough to have the school close up early. Fingers crossed.
later-

day three

2011-01-05T08:05:00.003-05:00

Yesterday I went to the new gym, 24 hour fitness, there was NO parking at 8 pm. but when I went inside I got to and yes it was crowded but there were a few unoccupied machines. I used the gauntlet and the elliptical machine, of course while watching the biggest loser show. Ive picked one or two that are going to be, probably, my favorites.

today's another busy day, like everyother day. I do NEED to get the nails done today and then have to work DB. But afterwards think I am going to go to the gym and go swimming. Oh DRANK all my water yesterday. That's a high five for me. Now to do it again today.
later-

Day two

2011-01-04T08:24:00.002-05:00

So day one of the diet went relatively well. I stuck to the plan didn't over eat but didn't get a chance to work out yesterday. That will be today's goal. I do need to get my laundry done and the nails DESPERATELY need to be done! Need to go visit Mel and biggest loser season 11 starts tonight. Thinking that afterschool will do the laundry, go to visit mel, eat dinner, and then go work out while watching BL for the first hour. Plan made.
today I am going to repeat yesterday's breakfast and lunch. Dinner though will be/chili crusted Sea Scallops. Sounds good. I've gone back to SPARKPEOPLE to write everything done and keep me on track. Its nice to have an apps on my phone to update if not near a computer. Well got to go now
later-

New Year New me...

2011-01-03T13:43:00.006-05:00

ok that is what Im going to be working on this year, The year of ME! I started it out last month with purchasing (way to may purchases) but things I wanted! Now that Im broke I need to work on my outward appearance. So today I started to diet, strictly keeping to a plan.

The plan is:
1. to make up the food for the day a day ahead of time so it will be ready to go and I will not need to sit and think about it.
2. Work out atleast 3 days a week. Not including the BL challenge at the health club.
3. Train properly for the 1/2 marathon in the fall.
4. To run in one 5k a month starting in March
March 12 Mooristown 5k St Patty's day race
April ? possibly this race
May 1 Northvale 5k Laces for learning race or maybe this one Hair of the dog. Just name should make me want to run it LOL
June 5 Tenafly 5k run
5. Run a 10k in aug or sept. If am up to it maybe do this 10k in june
6. DRINK WATER!

self indulging is over

2010-12-27T19:01:00.002-05:00

Tomorrow starts it all over again. I am going to go to the gym tomorrow and eat better tomorrow and of course drink that water!
Menu for th eday:
breakfast is the fun tasting protein shake
lunch (at a restaurant) but will stick to low fat high protein foods.
dinner subway flatbread roast beef (320 cal. 7 g. fat, 26 g. protein, 42 g. carb) Just need to walk out of subway before I purchase the potato chips.
exercise: 30 mins treadmill, 15 stepper machine

wish me luck.....luck :)

Cookie Exchange

2010-12-11T07:45:00.015-05:00

So tomorrow is the 2nd annual cookie exchange. What fun activity should I have them do while at the party.... Well of course first we are going to have to make our recpie books/photo albums. Then I thought (lightbulb goes off) CAKE POPS!!!! And then it was time to search for the perfect one, found it!

though these are cute too!

or these are just to cute to eat!

So my snowmen are going to be made like this:
Monday, December 10, 2007

Red Velvet Cake Balls
1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)
1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)
1 package chocolate bark (regular or white chocolate)
wax paper

1. After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly with 1 can cream cheese frosting. (It may be easier to use fingers to mix together, but be warned it will get messy.)
3. Roll mixture into quarter size balls and lay on cookie sheet. (Should make 45-50. You can get even more if you use a mini ice cream scooper, but I like to hand roll them.)
4. Chill for several hours. (You can speed this up by putting in the freezer.)
5. Melt chocolate in microwave per directions on package.
6. Roll balls in chocolate and lay on wax paper until firm. (Use a spoon to dip and roll in chocolate and then tap off extra.)

I also only melt a few pieces of chocolate bark at a time because it starts to cool and thicken. It’s easier to work with when it’s hot.

Oh and dont these look fabulous!

these came from here

So here is some more (I just keep on adding)
royal icing for cookies

Diet and arthritis

2010-11-12T10:34:00.002-05:00

So the research begins...here are a few facts (probably more than a few) that I've come apon in the last 24 hours.

* the need to increase my intake of oily fish such as tuna, salmon and sardines and cod liver oil supplements.
* Vitamin C is involved in the formation of both cooagen and proteoglycans. An average person needs between 75 and 90 mg per day but one battling arthritis needs to have 200 mg. Foods rich in Vitamin C include peaches, oranges, kiwifruit, gooseberry, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe and strawberries. (200 mg is equivalent to: 1c.acerola cherries, 1 c broccoli)
* Vitamin E is important. It can be taken in the form of vegetable oils, unsalted nuts, oil seeds, legumes and grains such as corn, wheat, rice, barley grass and oats and wheat germ oil.
* Anti-inflammatory foods such as turmeric and ginger are beneficial. Increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables.
* Nightshade vegetables such as potatoes, eggplant, and tomatoes may aggravate your symptoms as do foods high in saturated fat such as milk and dairy products, baked food, red meats such as beef, pork and lamb. Tropical oils such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil and palm oil are not recommended for those suffering from arthritis. WHAT! red meat is bad for me! Say it ain't so!!! I can't be a vegetarian!
* Increase your intake of fiber rich food such as red kidney beans, lentil soup, bran flakes, apple, brown rice and whole grain bread.
* Arthritis patients usually suffer from acidity which leads to greater inflammation. Reducing your intake of acid forming foods such as vinegar, alcohol, sugar, coffee, meat and dairy products. Again Meat and dairy products. There goes life as I know it!
* Whole unprocessed foods help fight in the repairing of the bone and muscles and have a variety of other health benefits including helping decrease inflammation. BUT commercially processed foods such as corn fed meat, dairy products and shellfish indirectly increase acidity. GO GREEN!
* increase in vitamin D normal individual needs 200-600 IU but one with asteoarthritis needs atleast 400IU. so Salmon 3.5 oz has 360 IU, tuna 1.75 oz has 200IU or 1 c milk has 100IU
*Omega 3 fatty acids helps to suppress inflammation and used to form outer membranes of the joint cells BUT omega 6 fatty acids promote inflammation. So the need for omega 3 comes from cold water fish, pecans, olives, canola oils, soybeans. suggested amount is 3 Grams per day)* Beta carotene is another antioxidant that seems to help reduce the risk of osteoarthritis progression. Found in red, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables and many dark green leafy vegetables. average person needs 2330 IU but osteoarthritis needs 9000 IU daily. (sweet potato 28.057 IU, 1 c carrots 26.835)MMM sweet potatoes, ok I like it loaded with butter so guess that defeats the purpose, huh!)
Next up trying to create a diet that will work for running, lapband and arthritis together. keep you posted
PS here a few pictures of warmups that we did before the 5k.

Osteoarthritis

2010-11-11T11:25:00.006-05:00

Ok so why post about this..... I will tell you. This is my lastest diagnosis.so here is the lowdown. Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints, in my case the KNEES. Cartilage is a protein substance that serves as a "cushion" between the bones of the joints. Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs more frequently as we age. After 50 years of age, it occurs more frequently in females. OK WHAT IS THAT IM NOT 50 YEARS OLD YET!!! Primary osteoarthritis is mostly related to aging. With aging, the water content of the cartilage increases, and the protein makeup of cartilage degenerates. Eventually, cartilage begins to degenerate by flaking or forming tiny crevasses. In advanced cases, there is a total loss of cartilage cushion between the bones of the joints.THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED TO MY GRANDMOTHER, SO yes it is heredity, ugh!. Repetitive use of the worn joints over the years can irritate and inflame the cartilage, causing joint pain and swelling. Loss of the cartilage cushion causes friction between the bones, leading to pain and limitation of joint mobility. Obesity causes osteoarthritis by increasing the mechanical stress on the cartilage. Luckily for me I've lost weight or it probably would be worse! In fact, next to aging, obesity is the most powerful risk factor for osteoarthritis of the knees. Repeated trauma to joint tissues (ligaments, bones, and cartilage) is believed to lead to early osteoarthritis of the knees in soccer players.Ok so lets list the reasons: car accident, skiing accident, running!!!! to name a few.

Now what to do.....taking pain relief meds is short term, then there is a series of three injections that I'm going to try, also building up the muscles to help support the knee is needed, so Off to the gym I go!

Some other info:
1 out of 3 American adults suffer from some type of joint disease. (woohoo Im not alone)

Gaining one pound puts four times more stress on knee and hip joints.(glad I lost those hundred pounds)

Although symptoms usually develop years later, osteoarthritis damage can begin as early as age 20 – especially among athletes who overtrain or sustain injuries.

By age 50, you’ve probably logged 75,000 miles or more on your knees. (yeah and this is just from training for the 1/2 marathon) Oh doctor says I probably shouldn't try and train for half marathons anymore....ok NOT! I need to be able to run atleast one from the beginning to the end of the race. But training will be done differently this time.
And the doctor wants me to take Viscosupplementation... anyone know anything about it?

Lunch time so Im going to go now. Thanks for checking in and talk to you again!

Scrapbooking tour 2010

2010-11-05T23:54:00.008-04:00

So after driving for 1 1/2 hours to exit 5 on the turnpike we arrive at the first store in the burlington mall. SCRAP THAT 2 (so where is one?)
Well Rachelle found out where SCRAP THAT 1 is..... at the columbus flea market, ok that is a flea market and some of the same items are on sale at a cheaper price... NOT cool.
The owner of the store a real business owner who would try to sell the polar bears snow.

off we go north again to the SCRAPPERS COVE in milltown. But stopped for lunch first....

Then its off to another scrapping store.

the girls making their big purchases....

Cool Idea

2010-11-03T08:52:00.005-04:00

So I have tons of cricut cartridges and need a place to store them. Did have a pretty cool thing but it keeps falling apart so am lookng for another idea and then I saw this......

And here are the measurements to make it yourself:
7 strips of 59x10 (# of holes)
Cut 5 deep @ 12, 24, 36, 48

4 strips of 39x10 (#of holes)
Cut 6 deep @ 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 & 35

another 5k

2010-10-24T22:37:00.002-04:00

and wasn't really prepared for it either. I ran only once this week and that was like 2 miles on the treadmill. So that was bad bad bad!!!!! I think I will need to start preparing for the family 5k at thanksgiving. So starting tuesday its back to running and running outside!!!! So here are a few pics from the race today

The big Day

2010-10-21T10:33:00.010-04:00

So Sunday was the day of reckoning.... RACE DAY. So I didn't sleep much since I was band to the couch, the traffic outside the hotel was constant, I was nervous on how was I going to preform, and the list goes on and on. Did some warm up exercises because I didn't want my knees to give up on my while I was running (and don't you know that ended up NOT being my problem, go figure)

Got to meet Jay Kruger from the biggest loser. Inspirational that he was able to keep the weight off.

Waiting for the race to begin.....

View of the race from the hotel window.

Im thinking this guy is crazy!

other people that crossed the finish line

my cousin Betsy when she finished her marathon

The wedding

2010-10-15T12:00:00.002-04:00

so on 10/10/10 I attend a wedding, why is a wedding on a sunday for luck ofcourse! So here is a few pics from the wedding Oh and yes I know I didn't put them in any kind of order (deal with it LOL)

A baby shower

2010-10-11T09:29:00.011-04:00

the ladies of Dress Barn.

MAMA!!!!

The Cake!

Less than 20 days

2010-09-27T08:05:00.001-04:00

but who's counting, anyway! I want yurbuds to run the race in Newport. Running Diva Mom's blog is having a giveaway of them (now you can look but don't post so I can win!!!!!) Just kidding, good luck to anyone who is going to enter. If you win please send them my way. I so hate when my ear plugs pop out of my ears. SO INCREDIBLY annoying!

Yesterday I went for 12 miles and probably would have finished but just didn't feel well, think I was a little dehydrated so finished with 11 miles. Close enough to know that if I keep the pace I will be able to finish the race in a slow run!

Cricut Imagine is for ME

2010-09-21T18:28:00.019-04:00

So I need to write a little blog about why I should be the one who needs or deserves the new Cricut Imagine. and the answer is (drum roll please.....) me mE ME ME ME. Did I say it loud enough.....ME!!!! So here are the reasons (I will list it because Im a teacher):
1. teaching a scrapbooking class weekly and this would DEFINITELY help with making my layouts go from yeah to FABULOUS!and that would be using the Cricut Imagine of course!

2. Im a high school life skills teacher and the things I could do to bulletin boards,mini albums about each of the trips I take students on, back to school presentations, etc... (oh the list could go on and on)

3. Creativity. Simply as a foods teacher I could use the Cricut Imagine to increase the fun in the recipes, with creating eye catching ?what?, use your imagination! I plan on it.
4. NOw I will hit you with the tissues: I am in the process of a divorce and have gotten the house in the process. So Yes I live paycheck to paycheck and know without winning I will not be able to afford the Cricut Imagine.
5. I NEVER WIN anything. Ok not totally true, I have won at losing weight. It has taken me three years to lose 100 lbs, and this year I have kept it off. This year I have opted to challenge myself to running a 1/2 marathon.
ONLY 25 more days of training and I will be participating. I will not win the race but the goal is to finish. And I will wear the finishing medal proudly. And if I had the Cricut Imagine I could make one banging aka awesome scrapbook page.
6. Thinking outside the box. One of my favorite things to do crafty is altering. I would alter my brother if it was possible. LOL

6. I want it so bad that I can taste it.
7. I wrote over 350 words in this post. Darn it took forever but I did it! Go ME!One last time go check out Cricut Imagine. it is a wonderful machine.

The news of the day

2010-09-17T23:14:00.005-04:00

So I think that Im becoming a real runner aka jogger. SO this morning My running buddy backed out on me, what a great excuse not to run but NOOOOOOO I got up and since it was still way to dark out to run outside went to the gymn and ran the treadmill, did 4 miles. Boy I haven't sweated like that in a while! The knee was fine while I ran but it was causing me some discomfort as the day went on. Oh well SUCK IT UP girlfriend you can work through it. STRETCH. So now on the hunt for some good stretching exercising to do before the 10 MILER that I need to run on Sunday. Did I tell you 29 more days. I will be done with this race in less than 30 days! I can do it!

On another subject I just want to say we WON WON WON two games in a row, SB football has a winning streak going on!

What now....

2010-09-12T18:55:00.002-04:00

my knee is killing me, think I hyper extended it, sh** does that mean I cant run anymore? Am wearing an wrap on it. going to ice it later, again and apply some icy hot stuff tonight before bed. Will try again tomrrow and see what happens. Keep your fingers crossed.

broke the 35 min mark

2010-09-11T21:48:00.002-04:00

Garfield Run

2010-09-10T22:27:00.005-04:00

So tomorrow is the Garfield YMCA run, last year I ran it in 36.48 mins. If I run it tomorrow I will try to beat my time but not to hurt myself and push it to much.

My goal is to continue with 5k races. There is one the weekend after the 1/2 marathon and yes I would like to run it but don't know how I will feel after the marathon. this is the race and if you register and put into the registration page "from what organization did you hear about us" put in Family Reach Foundation :: 5K Event Website
Please go to this link to register and please make sure you choose "Sports Conditioning Institute" on the registration page that asks you "from what organization did you hear about us". If you mention S.C.I.(sports conditioning institute), you will get an extra FREE t shirt. and then email Brad V. the size you want. two t-shirts for the price of one, works for me.

running again

2010-09-07T16:36:00.002-04:00

So this week I am to run 4,5,4, 8 miles. So ran 5 miles monday, ran 3.5 today and going to run 8 on thursday and then 4 on saturday. Keep on trucking that's what I have to keep going and going if I plan on finishing this marathon. Finishing if the goal and the only goal right now!

7 miles I Ran it!!!!

2010-09-04T23:25:00.002-04:00

I ran 7 miles today!!!! So recapping this week's run: Monday 3.06, Wed 4, Thurs 3.2 and today 7 miles that totals for this week: 17.26 miles I ran this week. Holy Sh*T Im running and running better and better, I am beginning to believe that I will finish this race and even run the entire race. Happy days.

So this saturday is the Garfield run, am planning on running it again and hopefully in less time than last year, I feel in better shape than last year. But sat is the day I am supposed to run 8 miles. So thinking that monday will run the 4 miles, tues off, wed 8 miles, thursday off, friday 5 miles, sat 3.2 miles. It is all the runs for the week just messing it up a little. Hoping it works.

keep on running,
kelli

Running Im getting it

2010-08-29T17:26:00.002-04:00

at least I think I am. So this week I ran 3,3.85, 3 miles and sat ran 6 miles....YES that was 6 miles without stopping. Go me. But must admit my knee has been bothering me but will work through it with ice and advil after each run. So now next week Im up to 3,4,3 and 8 miles. This is my thinking, since I have to go to the city to pick up friends from their cruise Im going into the city early and run the west side highway biking path. If I calculated correctly from the boat to the World trade center and back should be just 8 miles. mentally I know I can do it and this time my IPOD better be charged and ready to go. It would so suck to not have music and have to hear all that traffic and screaming breaks.

Also Im surfing the internet for a good marathon preparation menu plan. Sounds easy but NOT. So if anyone knows of a good one please send it my way.

happy trails
kelli

2010-08-14T22:19:00.003-04:00

windy crossing winston salem
Find more Runs in Winston-salem, North Carolina

So am looking into running routes while I am on vacation. Really who is this person that does that.... can't be me. LOL

humidity sucks

2010-07-17T14:41:00.003-04:00

Ok so day two running was thursday night and I was out for 1.5 miles, and again ran it without music. The sound of breathing (heavy breathing) was not a soothing sound today, but rather deffing! The humidity at 10 pm is not any bether than it was at 7:30 am on saturday when Joyce and I went to the part to run the 3 mile look at the park. Did run for 3 miles but stopped and walked several times to make the walk/run of more than 5 miles.

Tomorrow going to go out earlier than today, and running garrett mountain. Going to try and make it most of the way running. Goals that's what we need.

Time is running out

2010-07-14T15:50:00.007-04:00

The marathon (ok 1/2 marathon) is only 95 DAYS away! that's 9 AND 5 together, 95 days, ONLY 3 MONTHS!!!!! 14 weeks! Ugh! but you know what I can do it because ' IT DOESN'T MATTER. I am starting from scratch running again, no more little 5 k races just concentrating on the training. Here is my training regiment:
week one: 1.5, 2, 1.5, 2.5 miles
week two: 1.5, 2, 1.5, 3 miles
week three: 1.5, 2, 1.5, 3.5 miles
week four: 1.5, 2.5, 1.5, 4 miles
week five: 1.5, 2.5, 1.5, 5 miles
week six: 2, 2.5, 2, 5.5 miles
week seven: 2, 3, 2, 6 miles
week eight: 2, 3, 2, 7 miles
week nine: 2, 3.5, 2, 8 miles
week ten: 2.5, 4, 2.5 8 miles
week eleven: 2.5, 4, 2.5, 8 miles
week twelve: 2.5, 4, 2.5, 9 miles
week thirteen: 2.5, 4, 2,5, 9 miles
week fourteen: 3, 3, 3, rest, 1/2 marathon

Sunday I ran the 1.5, yesterday I went to garrett mountain and ran the 2 miles. Going tomorrow morning and run the 1.5. And then back to garrett mountain to run the 2.5 miles.

NOw I've been reading this book given to me by a former student, thanks dennis! the non-runner's marathon trainer by David Whitsett, Forrest Dolgener, and Tanjala Kole. First lesson of the book is to take it easy don't over stress the training, like to much running will cause injuries and then I won't be able to run the race!
Second lesson of the book: "but it doesnt matter" it is to be put at the end of all negative thoughts. I used it on my first run at garrett mountain. Remember the word mountain. UpHill!!!! way up a hill, BUT IT DOESNT MATTER. And it worked! I pulled a muscle in my thigh and it started about mile one of the two mile run, at first I wanted to stop then I thought about the BUT IT DOESNT MATTER, and ran through the pain. Came home and iced it. Wow it worked, yes I was still in pain but not anything that I should have stop my run because of.
lesson three: run without music. What are those people that wrote the book on drugs, no music, the devil must have taken over their brains. Im going to have to listen to my breathing (heavy breathing that is) and the pounding of my feet. Oh boy, really! well I did it and you know not bad, not bad at all. I did do some talking to myself, remember pain but it doesnt matter.... that thinking kept going through my head and before I knew it I was at the top of the mountain and heading across the mountain then down the mountain to the end of the run!
Well that;s about it for today.

Keep on running,
kelli

Ok been busy

2010-05-16T00:20:00.004-04:00

and haven't been blogging. So just going to post a quick one right now. I bought not two but three dresses that are all size 12. I think its been 20 years since I last wore a size 12 dress. Going to go out in one of them tomorrow. Very excited to show off the thinner me tomorrow to all the people who will definitely be talking about me tomorrow. Hehehe. Will try and post pic tomorrow.

The men side of my life..... its not moving to well or AKA not moving at all. I think though that I really need to finish this wellness lifestyle and get the rest of the 30 lbs off this old body. I've been running atleast 2 miles everyother day and have been going to the Y to swim for 20-30 mins. I so love swimming and besides the fact that I hate to see myself in a bathing suit why oh why did I give up on swiming all those years ago.

just a recap of stats for my 5K run mins....
5/2009 Garfield 38.36 mins
4/2010 JFK runway run 35.26 mins.
4/2010 Northvale race 36.16 mins.
5/2010 SB Sheriff race 35.00 mins.

ok I've got to get these times down. I need to increase my stamina, and endurance.

Hope to talk again soon

New sizes

2010-04-23T11:16:00.003-04:00

Well yesterday I bought some pants and didn't try them on until this morning. Way to big!!!! down to the next size. I might even do this size 12 by the "wedding". 10 weeks. Woohoo. Well today is a beautiful day, going for a run afterschool. And then I feel I am prepared enough for sunday's run. I will go and try and go down in my time atleast 30seconds.

Keep fingers crossed, think I have a date for tonight (if he gets out early from work) otherwise guess it will be tomorrow night when I get out of work. Either way Looks like a date this weekend. Hoping for some loving this weekend (ok a little snuggling would be nice)

5K race (JFK runway run)

2010-04-18T22:58:00.007-04:00

So today was the JFK runway run. Well didn't officially run on a runway at the airport (disappointing) I ran it in 35.32 mins through the finish line. Ok since there was no one to take my picture while I was running and haven't gone to see what the website might have gotten.I came in 19th in my division out of 159. Go me!!!! I was 632 of over 1200 participants.
Then afterwards got to meet my personal inspiration and what a nice person she was too. LOVE her!

hey don't I look thin in this picture. WooHoo!!!!!!

Just heard of two more 5k's that I think I might run. The next two sundays. This is crazy, I like running it.

Only thing to say today is....

2010-04-16T10:46:00.000-04:00

My new pants (bought only two weeks ago) are to BIG!!!! yes they are to BIG!!!!

Going Down

2010-04-15T12:16:00.002-04:00

Ok started the weight loss journey again and as of today (two weeks later) am down 8 lbs. So Im happy happy happy. The next thing to work on is getting my running into a habit, and finishing the race this weekend in less than 40 mins. Goals are the only way to go. I think that I will be in that size 12 dresses in june like planned (if I can keep up this new lifestyle and not get derailed. )

later-
kelli

2010-04-11T11:56:00.001-04:00

Well ran and didn't stretch enough it seems and looks like I pulled a muscle in my upper thigh so going to take it easy for a few days and do only biking and walking outside. HOpe its healed enough for sundays run.....

I'm loving running

2010-04-09T09:32:00.002-04:00

Can't believe I've really enjoyed my runs these last two times. I think I have hit the top of that mountain and am on my way over the hurdle to total enjoyment of the run. GO me!!!! I even closed, yes closed the gym the other day. How great is that. I know I probably shouldnt but think I might go again tonight after work. Yes I am even looking forward to it. What is up with that, the sedentary person is get active again and my body is starting show signs of slimming down and shaping up. I know that running alone will not put the body into perfect front page of a magazine but its a start, a good start. If nothing else I am gaining more confidence in myself, its been a while since I felt this way. Been thinking about also joining the Y for a few months (through the summer) to work in the pool. I miss swimming.

Ok nothing new to report on my love life.

Quick note but will try and post again tomorrow after the family reunion.

kelli

Down

2010-04-07T12:00:00.002-04:00

4.5 lbs this week, yeah me!!!!!I worked super hard for that weight loss. I ran last night 3.2 miles in 38 mins. I should be fine for the race next week. I am beginning to enjoy running again.

Oh two of my wantabee "men" were deleted by me on my cell phone. Gone Gone Gone.....good bye!

Ugh I hate government, they take and take until I am bleeding. Can you tell its tax time and I owe so off to work I go.

Beautiful day out today, enjoying it before next week and the temps drop again.

kelli

shit hitting the fan

2010-04-06T11:50:00.003-04:00

Back to school this week and the shits hitting the fan kind of week. Yesterday and today got little sleep and now I am so tired, feel like the walking zoombie. Yesterday kids were rude and didn't want to work on the assignments. Today firedrill in the middle of my cookng lesson and then the principal yelled at my class for talking. Really did he look around at the rest of the kids. Mine were better behaved than others. I just want to sit in the corner today and cry. Cry like a baby. But I won't. Like everything else the sun will come out and I will feel better, I know that I didn't deserve the yelling that the principal gave and well you know.....

I did get my invite to met Tara Costa (biggest loser season 7) my personal favorite. I think she's got courage to stand up to the bullying that went on during the show and still kick butt! I can't wait to meet her.

Going for my weigh in tomorrow, hoping its down. I feel like its down, my clothes fit better, I get more compliments on my appearance and that is awesome! But it would be nice to see the "numbers go down too". I have two size 12 dresses that I bought for two occasions in June. Got to keep this going....

On a final note the one man that is left standing in my present dating pool seems still to be interested. He called me a "good egg," haven't heard that phrase in so long. But it was nice. I know that since you don't know what the conversation was about then you probably don't get that it was so sweet for him to say. I enjoy talking to him and look forward to the next time we get together....

Well thats today's ranting and raving. See everyone tomorrow.

kelli

quite a weekend

2010-04-04T22:03:00.002-04:00

Worked worked my week away and included yesterday. Started out by doing a 5 mile run (on treadmill). Today went outside for a run, only 1.79 miles but I ran. I can't wait to get on the scale tomorrow morning to see how well I did over the weekend. It has been two weeks since I had a wendy's frosty. Pat on the back to me! I feel like I've lost weight and my posture, my clothes, etc... shows it.

So I got a text from a boy aka man while at church and text back that Id call later, and when I did he didn't answer. Ok fine, but that was 4:30 and its now 10 pm. no call back, bummer. But then I think right now I need to be focusing on my weight loss but it makes me happy when I feel wanted. I know that I shouldn't be thinking of the negative but hey that's me. Always second guessing when I should just go with the flow. Now where is that EIGHT BALL answer thingy.

OH crazy me signed up for a 5k run at JFK airport. April 18th, wish me luck.

See everyone later. And thanks for leaving me some loving.

kelli

flying solo

2010-04-01T21:39:00.004-04:00

Well went for a run today ended up running 3.5 miles. And I ran for 25 mins at 1.0 degree and started out 4.4 ending the run with 5.0 mph. I felt great when it was done, might have to go again tomorrow. Hey who said that..... that couldnt be me. I don't run, but now I do. Im even getting to the point that Im looking at my weekly schedule and deciding when I should run for the week. Who's this person taking over my body. Oh that's the healthy me!!!!

finally the day is over, workout out then to part time job to officiating a track meet, dinner with friends and home to relax. I pour myself a glass of wine and now just going to enjoy it. Yes folks there is liquor in my hand, now the question will remain did I finish the glass or not. Im going with NOT!

Do to the new medication I think I only got maybe 2 hours of sleep. Right now I could crawl up into bed and sleep until the cows come home. When is that anyway (the cow's coming home that is).

So off to bed I go (with a 3/4 glass full) LOL

kelli

looking good

2010-03-31T15:32:00.002-04:00

OK so weighed in today at the doctor's office and lost 2lbs since last week, good sign. My blood pressure was perfect at 114/60. Cool as a cucumber. Got my hair done today and if I say so I look Fabulous!!!! I'm beginning to enjoy life again. I'm coming out of the rain and into the sunshine. To help with the healthy side of my new lifestyle I got a multi vitamin, calcium pills (definitely feel that calcium has been going down lately so need to catch it before it really plummets.) and a vitamin B6 pill. Put the pills into daily bags because I just couldn't do those pill holders. Hope this will work for me and remember to take these daily. Didn't get a chance to workout today was running around, yeah and I'm on vacation. Shouldn't I be being lazy on a beach somewhere drinking a Mimosa and reading a juicy book.

Hey I decided I'd eat healthy this week and also not eat cheese. IM DYING for some cheese but have made it three days. It will get easier, right? So off I go again. Talk to you later.

keli

Good day today

2010-03-30T22:58:00.004-04:00

Another good day on the dieting world. I ran for 40 mins to make it 3.3 miles. I will be successful with the 5k that I plan on running in May. Going to go running again tomorrow because the next few days are booked and not enough time to go exercising. Got some inspiration from watching the biggest loser and have been able to run without looking at the time before the 10 or 15 min mark. Good signs they are everywhere.

So looks like there is another date on the horizon and I am glad. Its nice to be appreciated and to have a good time. I am happy and even if this is short lived I really glad I got to meet him and get to know him. Ok that was deep....

see everyone tomorrow (if you read this leave me some loving)

kelli

Bowling

2010-03-29T10:32:00.003-04:00

Well I got a call from one of the men (yeah sounds like there are hundreds more like 2). Wanted to go out bowling on sat. I know that I should have played hard to get but going out on a date with someone that I do like and have a good time with why play hard to get. I said yup I'd be done scrapping around 8 or 9 when in reality had planned on scrapping until 11. So when the call came I jumped to a quick YES. After the evening I will say my face hurt, no not for what you were thinking, but because I was laughing so much. He kicked my butt on the bowling in the alley but came back here and I did the same on the wii bowling to him. Hey can't have him win all the time LOL.

Ok next subject, how awkward is waiting for the first kiss, will it be on the cheek or on the lips. I think after the first moment of meet and greet that is the second most stressful part of the date. If you think that he's going in for the kiss and you go to kiss him on the lips and MISS because he was going for a cheek. Awkward!!! These two moments can make me go and get a chocolate chocolate cheesecake and raise a fork!

Oh the one I have trust issues hasnt' called me all week, supposedly he had the flu (but saw him on that single site,mmmmm) well he texted this morning. Yeah no call for a week and think I might just jump onto that wagon again. seriously!

So that is the LOVE and LIVE of my life. I did scrap 4 double page layouts and finished off the hard part of a mini album (from 7gyspies) now onto the LOSS. Yesterday I ran for 4 miles yesterday and it felt great. Got up late this morning with a headache so had 2 poached eggs (pop pop style) and going to take an aspirin hoping that the headache goes away soon. I want to go to the gym and run maybe three miles (weather outside is sucky so wont run outside).

Well need to go now the dog is barking. Really I just took her out what does she want now. Some attention, like owner I guess. LOL

small world

2010-03-27T07:31:00.002-04:00

So on a site yesterday and holy s**t there's a face I recognize. An old classmate. What a small world. And this one site keeps matching me up with..... my ex husband,really! I didn't work the first time why do they think it would work this time. That ship has sailed baby.

sorry not a lot happening today. LIFE is moving on, going to a crop for the day with some great friends. LOVE have some prospects and LOSS well that is this vacations project. I plan on making this week about eating right, exercising vigorously. Wish me luck. LUCK

ON the hunt

2010-03-26T11:15:00.003-04:00

So what I've learned so far:
1. Im a great get to know on the phone and can't wait to meet you girl
2. I do fine on first meet ups
3. Possible second meet ups go fairly well
4. then it all goes to pot!!!

Today's assignment: work on the follow up.

Haven't heard from one of the guys because he supposedly has the "flu" yeah right! I have gotten the royal kiss off. Oh well I wasn't getting a great trust vibe from him anyway. But for my own sanity I'd like to know why Im getting the blowoff! Now the other guy, mmmm texting last week and haven't heard from him since, yesterday get a fwd joke. Is that considered talking? He hasnt defriended me, do I take that as a good sign. Yeah Im grasping at straws. I just wanted this to go to a third meet up. But since it isn't looking to promising I have put out feelers on the single sites via the internet again. Got another hit, only neg so far is that he's ten years older. But you know what guess that's not like he's 80....LOL
ON this site there were men that want the "ideal" woman. DON'T they know they only exist in the movies and not in real life. Seriously get a grip, its not like you are god's gift to us women anyway.

Romance novels...

2010-03-24T09:34:00.002-04:00

....are something no one should read when NOT in a romance. Or in my case shouldn't read the Linda Evanich novels with ranger and morelli! ooh baby

Here's a quote of the day from the Evanovich novel "The way I see it, life is a jelly doughnut. You don't really know wht it's about until you bite into it. And then, just when you decide its good, you drop a big globn of jelly on your best t-shirt" So true!!!!!

vacation

2010-03-23T14:31:00.002-04:00

can't begin quick enough. Kids, adults are so rude lately. I need to get away. But where to go that will not cost me any money! I might just have to take a day trip to RI for some lobster, crab cakes, and NE clam chowder. MMMMMM doesn't that sound awesome!

New Day... new look or is it not

2010-03-22T22:51:00.002-04:00

Well things suck around me. I don't know what happening but I guess Im a good first date and then they just slowly disappear. Where do they go...why do they go... Im a great person and have a wicked sense of humor and really I don't think Im that bad looking so why? Im not looking for marriage... just have a good time with a possible second date/meetup. I am trying to let it just happen but don't you know IM not patient. So need to concentrate on something else..... my running world. Today I awoke to the old feeling. The feeling of guilt if I can't run, mentally been figuring out when I can run which day this week. Also thinking when I can up the mileage and/or time. Guess that's a good sign.

calories

2010-03-20T09:37:00.004-04:00

People think caloires are bad but they are just measures of heat and we need heat. With food you feed your body's natural furnace. Its when you eat, how much you eat, the choices you make that what makes all the difference.

So time to talk about my dieting. I've lost 100 lbs and now I can't move. I know I need to change up the diet and need to change up the exercise but with the jobs and all there is little time for me. I need to make time for me. I've been working on getting into shape for the races. I think some jumping jacks, sit ups and push ups would probably help too.

Meet and greet

2010-03-19T23:38:00.002-04:00

So another Meet and greet. I hate the feeling of not trusting people. They're cell phone goes off and they leave the room to answer it. My first thought what are you hiding. Is this all because I've been there done that have the cheating marks to prove it. He did seem nice but there wasn't at looking at my watch and saying wow 5 hours just past like a snap of my fingers. Guess someday it will happen. Right? I do come home and have another 50 hits on the site. Yup am I popular or is it they are just desperate. My vote Desperate!

Run kelli Run

2010-03-17T21:54:00.002-04:00

So it became official yesterday I am running in the Newport (RI) 1/2 marathon. What am I thinking, I am surely crazy. But thinking about it I know that my 14 min mile of walking I can finish the race in less time than the 3:30 MINS that they allow for 1/2 marathoners to run. So am putting together a plan for running. This week I am running 3 miles each time I exercise or 45 mins running. Will do that everyother day and then will up the miles and try and keep the time at 45 mins. Anyone have suggestions to help me prepare. Ok and I have 30 weeks until the race....that's plenty of time... (yeah right)

Rose by any other name is still a rose....

2010-03-16T08:27:00.000-04:00

sitting here cruising the internet for a man. Have a glass of wine (that's taken me so long to drink that the ice has all been melted) Yup Im not a drinker. So on a website for singles and I have one question. How do people come up with their names. SERIOUSLY lets look at a few PLEEZBEMINE or HAPPYTOHELP OR MYMUFFLUVR or my alL-time favorite for the night.....MRLIKESTOLICK. Lets see should I email that one back. NOT. At my age Im looking for a meaningful relationship not a MRLIKESTOLICK. He might be a really nice person by your name says it all now doesn't it.

SEE YOU LATER, going hunting for a man.

Its raining men

2010-03-15T08:45:00.005-04:00

Love the song but that ain't happening in my world. It rained yesterday and did spend the day texting a man! woohoo.

So lets see a recap of the love life: had a coffee "meet and greet"(that's what I am calling them) and afterwards my reaction was that I can't imagine kissing him. Is that sad? He seemed like a nice guy but not for me. Then another "meet and greet" for a drink that lasted 6 hours and it was so great! IM a cheap date (had a wine and water the rest of the night) Yes I can imagine kissing him....but he doesnt call me (as often as I'd like and I wonder why.) Now I have another guy who seems nice but he over calls me. What's up with that? Do I really have this happening the one I'd like to get to know doesnt call me but the one I'm not to sure about getting to know more calls all the time. Really is life fair. Why is this happening? Why can't the perfect mate for me just appear and make this whole process just disappear? POFF

done for the day.... see you all later

Dating 101 kelli style

2010-03-14T13:06:00.004-04:00

Really does this all have to be so complicated. Wasn't to successful in my teens. Ok had a few relationships but was shy and awkward. Seriously still am shy and awkward. Sometimes cant even chew and walk at the am time. Another issue. How things don't change. Well that's not totally true. I am older and hopefully wiser and added a few pounds. Thinking that I may be way to picky but you know what I know i can make it on my own. Though life would be alot easier to have a companion by my side. Someone to see the sites, to simply walk down the beach hand in hand, to wipe away the tears and tell me it will be ok.
So onto the dating seen and how has it changed. NO longer just go to the bar and see who picks you up. NOW its the Internet, what a scary thought. We look at pictures, read profiles, and still wait to see if I'm last to be picked for the team. E-harmony is the best site for anyone who needs their self esteem made into Swiss cheese (ok only my opinion) I'd have joined match.com if rundaddyrun was available to me but sadly he's an actor on tv. I hate games never good at them and really at 47 do I need to participate. Guys in my generation want to pursue, ladies just have to wait, I DON'T like waiting, letting life pass me by. Times to short, grab the ticket and lets take a ride.
Do I know what I'm looking for....well its like clothes shopping, when I see it I"ll know.
There are criteria for sure. Needs to have a job (keeping the bar low) no seriously, job is good in this day and economy. Thanks Christie!!! and those other politicians. I'd like them to have been married and if children hopefully in they are in their later teens, adults. Did the step parent thing and don't think I could survive another round. Not that I don't love the girls I truly do but I've gotten to old to battle again.
Oh yeah hair on his head. (girls get you head out of the gutter) I know that seems a little shallow but would I knock him off my list if he's bawled, probably not. It would be different if he's got back hair. LOL
Sense of humor, a must. He needs to understand my sarcastic humor or its over. Loves to travel, an adventurous type. Romantic man. Is there such a thing? Probably in the beginning but once they have their hooks in you romance flies out the window.
Ok that's the list to long, to complicated, to over the top or am I just unrealistic.

Ok done with the ranting for today.
love to all.....

Time to start again

2010-03-14T13:00:00.001-04:00

The start of a new life. From my life to my current love life (non existant as of now) to the rest of my weight loss. Finishing up the last 30+ lbs. Join me on my journey. Hopefully you will see the humor that I see.

New Week

2010-01-11T12:01:00.003-05:00

Ok so I cleaned out the refrig and tossed things that I just can't have in the house. M&M's for example. And I spent over $200 on new healthier groceries. Proceeded to create the meals for this coming week. Yup did a little taste testing while making them and have to say their are some goodies in the mix.

Day one (again and again-until I get it right) weighed myself (not bad only up 10 lbs from May. I can live with that. Put into my extra large lunch box my breakfast, lunch, and snacks, for the day. Also have my water that I must drink in there. So food is set.
Went to the gym and ran a mile, walked with a 40% incline for 1/2 mile and then finished off with 5 mins on the bike (sorry no resistance) I want to ease back into this without serious injury.

Sickness

2010-01-05T08:11:00.002-05:00

has hit again. I a, off to the doctor to get this under control. Hoping I caught it before it totally takes me off my schedule.

Day One ....

2010-01-04T09:41:00.004-05:00

The re-introduce to the gym. I went to the gym, haven't worked out in ONE yes ladies and gentlemen that is correct ONE month. I ran for 3/4 mile and pooped out. I will never take a month off again!

Well two classes down and Im ready to take a nap! Ok got to go and work on the rest of the day and not daydream of my cozy bed at home (that the dog is definitely taking advantage of) LOL

Over at recipegirl.com blog she's having a 10 weeks to a healthy 2010 challenge. Here are my goals for this challenge:
*lose weight- goal of 10-15 lbs. in 10 weeks
*exercise 4 days/wk. trying to get in at least ½ hours per day (15 mins running, 15 mins biking)working my way up to more time on each exercise
*start to doab crunches & strength/arm training 3 times a week
*drink a lot more water
*eat meals with higher protein, low fat (get back to my lapband regiment)
*No bored, emotional eating
*prepare healthier meals adhead of time
*train for 5K (april)

Rules for myself- I will:*make myself work out- even when I don’t want to
*focus on eating SLOWLY
*drink water when feeling an emotional/bored eating session coming on
*take time for myself
*only weigh myself ONCE a week

Foods to avoid:
* JUNK food, sweets
*anything fried
*processed/packaged foods

I’ll continue to post healthy updates on Saturdays only- where I’ll share links to recipes I’ve tried, healthy tips and personal experiences. During the week, I’ll post as usual on Mondays and Thursdays- a mix of healthy recipes and my usual goodies.

New Year New me...

2010-01-03T09:49:00.004-05:00

Well that is one of those new years resolution. Lets put the others into print.
Kelli's top ten things to do this year. In no particulate order:
1. RE-CREATING SELF. Get back onto the new me lifestyle again. I did good for the first hundred lbs now its time to finish what I started. Ive taken enough time off to self destruct now to put my life back into drive (not reverse)
2. CLEARING OUT MY SPACE SELF.Keep my 3 rooms clean. Bedroom, closet, and scrap room. I've been cleaning and purging the scrap room and today I plan on finishing up that room.
3. EDUCATING SELF.Reading a book a month, keeping up with the book club books.
4. FINANCING SELF. Putting money in the bank not into the economy.
5. FREEING SELF. Signing those divorce papers that have been sitting around.
6. SCRAPPING SELF. Ok not necessary myself but get backing scrapping (not like I don't have enough supplies)
7. HOME IMPROVE SELF. Make the list of household repairs that need to be done and DO THEM!
8. ORGANIZING SELF. Mail, clothes, myself. Need to put everything in its place and a place for everything.
9. ONTIME SELF. Continue the paying the bills on time. What a great feeling and I will continue to do that.
10. ENJOY LIFE SELF. think that one speaks for itself.

Ok its out there in Cyber space so now I will work on the game plan to get the SELF back into life!

******On a side note I can't believe I have uploaded to my IPOD 5583 songs. Didn't know I knew that many songs. I can listen to the ipod for 49.5 days without hearing the same song again. D** that's unbelievable.

Introducing (drum roll please)

2009-11-11T09:46:00.004-05:00

The newest smith member......

so sorry I know Im a bad blogger lately.

My new Baby

2009-09-06T23:42:00.002-04:00

Scrapbooking Day

2009-09-02T23:44:00.002-04:00

Well today I thought I would send you to my favorite blog Use your stash and its not my favorite just because I am on the DT there, it has great monthly (now weekly challenges) so go check them out. Join us in a challenge or two. Post a link here and maybe I will send you a RAK.... Oh will double the RAK if you do the tutorial that I did and link it here, I'd love to see it. See you tomorrow

2009-09-01T23:15:00.002-04:00

Well today Im supposed to give you some dieting info. Well I totally am eating my way through every food I love and haven't had for EVER!!!! So not a good idea to discuss it. I plan on starting again tomorrow trying to eat within limits. I am going to try and get myself back into control. So here's to tomorrow starting over again. Need to get back running have a 5k in oct.

Backyard creations

2009-08-30T21:41:00.003-04:00

So here is what the girls and I did ALL day today....

1. dug up dirt. Then had to find places for it. I decided that I love my gardens so added a few more gardens. They will have plants next year, a little to late for this year.

2. Had to purchase 214 blocks, Mel did such a great job of packing them into place and making sure they were level.

3. And the finished project. (for all you scrappers I have enough pics & yes with people in them to create a mini album just for this day alone)

So leave comments on what you think of your new addition to the back yard.

New (school) year

2009-08-25T00:45:00.002-04:00

Don't you love the symbolism of this picture....

SO its another year beginning. Its like New Years so why not have a few goals for the coming school year.
1. get back blogging regularly. I am going to have a schedule.
Monday: photo of the week
Tuesday: recipe or dieting ideas
Wednesday: scrapbooking item
Thursday: blog hopping
Friday: TGIF (anything is fair game)
Sat and or Sun. still not sure

2. Get back eating healthy again. Get control of my life. OK do that but not seeing much in the result department so need to work a little harder

3. Complete weekly lesson plans a week ahead. Yeah lets see how long I can keep this on up....

OK three seems like a good number for now. WIll add to the list as ideas come.

Been reading and adding to my list of books (from a previous blog)

Dude Ranch here we are

2009-08-02T15:24:00.004-04:00

Here are some hightlights.....
* It was a beautiful day yesterday
* It begain to POUR while we were out on the trail and didn't have our rain gear on!* Tracy and I kicked Chuckie and Dawn's butt in pool 3-0
* No cell phone service here. Its hard not having any communication with the outside world.
* NO tv's in the rooms, now that's ok with me.
* I am not that coordinated when it comes to line dancing, yup I said it!
* If the rain stops think they might still have the bonfire tonight.
* local walmart is 20 mins away, just down the highway!

First leg of the trip

2009-07-03T02:08:00.004-04:00

Ok so went from NJ to Colo. Here are a few pics (tomorrow a few more).....
A. can you tell what state had construction? They ALL did!!!!

B. Made it to ST Louis.

C. Interesting sites on the road....

D. I thought this was funny.. The deconstruction of earth and the will of creating new life.

E. Betsy and I hiking sister's peak. (11,000 ft)

FABRICS

2009-06-08T08:42:00.002-04:00

So this month's challenge over at USE YOUR STASH blog is Fabric. I love fabric and can proudly say I have tons of it just waiting for the perfect projects to use them with. I love going to Joann's or other fabric stores just to look at the patterns and the textures.

So what have you created lately with fabric or better yet go into your stash (and we know you have some laying around) and create a layout or alter an item. Just take a swatch of those old pants that need to be tossed and make a layout out on why they are your favorite pants. Link it to both me here and at the UYS blog to be entered into a very very cool ok AWESOME prize. Can't wait to see what you come up with.... now go and CREATE!!!!

40something and still going to the prom

2009-06-06T23:11:00.004-04:00

Yup went to the prom and have the picture

A Reading Challenge

2009-06-04T13:37:00.004-04:00

so while I was going through my comments from the blog-versary post(there is still time to post a comment HERE) I must say there have been some wonderful site. I came across this one A TO Z CHALLENGE and thought I've been doing some, and that is the key term, some reading since January why not join the challenge. Also its summer soon and I do most of my reading during these months.

A.
B.beautiful Boy by David Scheff
C.
D.
E.Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K. The bean tree by Barbara Kingsolver
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
R.
S.the shack by william young
T.Twieak by Nic Scheff
U.
V.
W.
X.the next thing on my list by jill smolinski
Y.
Z.

Altering a Bird House

2009-06-03T12:10:00.009-04:00

Before I start I just wanted to post a link to the blog-versary posting so click here to get there but please come back and check out what I do this week....

I love to alter bird houses.
First you want to paint any edges that will be seen. (that is if you want them painted)

Measure out the paper and glue it down to the roof

Cut off edges

And sand off to give it a smooth finish.

Ink edges of paper (especially any edge that once glued on will be too difficult to get to)

Add glue (I like zip dry glue)

place on and fold over the excess (use an exacto knife to cut off excess)

Add finishing touches. DONE. Display proudly.

Im pumped

2009-06-02T13:43:00.005-04:00

Wow I am so excited to see so may Blog Hoppers keep them coming scrappers!!! If you haven't posted on the Blog-versary thread go down and please post a comment there too. I am going to post a few things this week and as people post comments I am planning on pulling a name out of a hat and that person is going to get a RAK from me! WooHoo!

Today I am going to go no scrapbooking.... I ran a 5K this past sunday.
Lets recap my the stats:

age: 46
weight: to much (not telling LOL)
pounds lost in last 3 years: 103 (but Im not bragging, much!!!)
last race: 5K in 1987 ran in in 31 mins
Feel sorry for me info:had a tear in achilles tendon, and ACL/minsics surgery which kept me from running since 1999.
May 31,2009 5K: 36.08 mins (hey not bad for this old fart)

On your mark, get READY, set, GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! (friends Orleans and Joyce started the race with me and yes left me before the first turn)

Taken just after the 2 mile mark..... and she's still running!!!

My friends encouraging me to finish in under 40 mins. (DID IT)

Just finishing up.... Ok sad I have the same coloring as my shirt LOL)

So what accomplishment have you done lately that you never thought you'd do in your life time.
My next big hurtle: 10k,then a 1/2 marathon and by the time Im 50 years old I plan on competing and finishing a full marathon.

its BLOG-versary time!!!!!

2009-06-01T06:59:00.001-04:00

Well Happy BLOG-versary Stash followers. I know we are all so glad that you have come to Stash and now are joining us in the blog hop. So have you enjoyed yourself so far? I know I have loved to see all that I've seen on everyone's blog.

Here is my project... using leftover hatboxes and embellished paper. Hope you enjoy it. So what have you created lately?

Just a quick reminder to keep stopping by the UYS blog all month long for challenges and prizes, there are lots of prizes we would love to give away!

Leave me a comment and tell me why you love to scrapbook or even better what was the last thing you altered. Ill randomly draw a name on 6/3 for a prize from me.

Now I know who's the next stop on our blog hop. Well it is Jan's blog so go hop along and see what's she up too!

**Remember that to be entered in the prize of the Core'dinations cardstock packs, you MUST visit and comment on all blogs in the blog hop**

If you haven't checked it out yet go to the UYS blog for a list of sponsors for our June Blog-a-versary! I don't know about you but I am so super psychic on who is our sponsors this month. I so love everyone one of them. (I'm drooling aren't you)

Yeah Marti

2009-05-11T08:59:00.002-04:00

I am so glad to see you back. No matter how many times you fall off that "weight horse" as long as you get back on that's what's important. Just like for me yesterday I just had to have ice cream and no weight watcher ice cream but good old ben & gerry's cookie dough. So while shopping at the grocery store they had the individual servings of it and I bought some. had one last night (could have gone onto the next cup it was 5 containers for $5) but I stopped at one. Hide the rest so when I feel the need for some more it is hidden away for me in the basement freezer so out of my way to get it but I know its there for my day after weigh in if I want it but only then can I have it.

my weigh in for the new BL contest is tonight, I hate weighing in at night. Because you weigh more and you have to remember to stop eating & drinking atleast 2 or 3 hours before so that excess weight isn't there. boohoo

Mini Album

2009-04-27T10:28:00.001-04:00

I completely forgot to post this mini album. I just want everyone from the scrapbook weekend to know I will post it (got to find it first LOL) So keep checking back. Sorry

Parades and irish men

2009-03-15T23:05:00.002-04:00

well today was another parade for saint patty's day. Atleast this time we were not marching behind a beer truck. Yeah that's right a high/middle school band behind a BEER truck with man dressed up as a glass of Genesese. Today we were in West Orange, got the band to get a picture with the Governor. Which when I figure out how to get it off my phone will post. But the group that was in front of us was a boxer from Ireland. Hottie!!!!! Here is the picture I got!

Benefits in simplifying

2009-03-02T16:58:00.002-05:00

Ok, first of all just want to say I am still alive and yes its been like 15 days since the last time posted. I did finally scrap or really alter something. That will have to wait to be posted later since its for useyourstash.blogspot.com

I just wanted to tell everyone my great great news. I am on the yearly program at the electric company. I was a little scared about how much I was going over when the end of my year was up. Well February is the end of the year, and the notice came in that my month bill was going down get this..........$100 a month! and I had over paid by $800. Yes ladies and gentlemen that is an eight with two zeros after it without the decimal point. WooHoo, I am dancing in the street. I have done several things to make the bill be less: I unplugged everything that is not being used. I have strip plugs that have an on and off switch which when done with the items that gets switched off. Like the one with the cable, tv, wii - off! computer, printer - off! Until the refrig broke I had unplugged the basement freezer. So now I need to work on getting all that frozen stuff back up into the upstairs freezer so I can once again turn it off. All light bulbs are the energy efficent ones. All lights get turned off when not in the room, the temps goes down to 62 during the day and sometimes it stays that way at night too.

So I am trying to cut back on things that are all purchased by money. With that said I heard on oprah today (yes don't like her but still end up watching her) that 1)one should try for a day not to spend any money. Yup I do that, seriously when was the last time I was in michaels or ACmoore. When was the last time I purchased any scrapping supplies! Go me! I just cut up some coupons and plan on using them when I go shopping again. 2) go a week without using a credit card. Mmmm now that will be a little more difficult but I will try and do it. Does a debt card the same as a credit card? 3) not to eat out in a restaurant for a month! now I can do this one with my eyes closed. Now that I've said this my neighbor will call to see if I want to go out for a dinner. So is anyone up for the challenge.

Stats on the Me challenge: getting myself back into shape, losing weight, and just getting to like myself better. It has been going great. If I believe my scale and so far its been accurate, I've lost 7 lbs this week. I now can't wait to go into school tomorrow and test it on that scale to see if it wasn't a freak of nature!

Two things about me

2009-02-15T09:27:00.002-05:00

Two things about me Now, here's what you're supposed to do ... and please do not spoil the fun. Copy it to your blog, delete my answers and type in your answers. Then tag this to a whole bunch of people you know and post a link for me to look at it.

Two Names you go by

1. kel
2. Seems

Two things you are wearing right now

1. burgandy shirt
2. gray sweats

Two of your favorite things to do

1. travelling
2. photography

Two things you want very badly at the moment

1. some extra money in my savings account
2. companionship

Two favorite pets you have/had
1. harley
2. harley (she's the only dog I've had)

Two things you did last night
1. beat my nephew in wiiplay games. Kicked his ASS!!!!
2. Did some exercising

Two things you have eaten today

1. Protein shake
2. bite of a chocolate chip pancake I made for said nephew

Two people you last talked to

1. Kristin
2. Laura

Two Places You have been in the past year

1. Hernando, Fl.
2. Nashville, Ten.

Two favorite beverages

1. Favored water
2. Lemonade

People who are tagged:
1. Laura
2. Leslie
3. Marti
4. Kristin
5. Sue

Im still here

2009-02-12T22:14:00.002-05:00

Just wanted to check in and say I am still here. I've been taking a break from scrapbooking, blogging, and just been hanging out inside my house putting my life together. Seems that my main priority right now is getting this weight off. I've lost 84 lbs since Aug 2006 and am more than half way to my goal weight. I have been trying to be very alert to what Im eating and how much I've been exercising. I've been trying to make sure I pre-prepare for the next day. Especially since I again have gone back to working a part time job. So life has been busy. Please be patient and come back to visit me again. I will be scrapping again. I just need to work a few more things out and then I will lock myself in my room and spend a day just creating, promise.
I did do the February challenge over at Use Your stash blog. Go check it out.

See you soon.
K

Just Me

2009-01-17T22:06:00.003-05:00

took these off of my friend kristin's blog and changed her answers with my.
50 ODD THINGS ABOUT ME.
If you are reading this, how about you do it yourself and then link me up??
1. Do you like cheese?Are you kidding me, LOVE LOVE LOVE it, isn't it the most important food group?
2. Have you ever smoked heroin? No...I think people who do are crazy
3. Do you own a gun? NO.
4. Do you like listening to Christmas music? Yes not as much as my mother who I think listens to it all year long.
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Only when I have blood work that I will find out what the results are.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? I don't really eat them much maybe twice a year.
7. Favorite Christmas song? Go tell it on the mountain.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? My protein shake with nestle chocolate milk
9. Can you do push ups? Real ones or the women ones. ok either way NO.
10. Who is your favorite Days of our Lives Character? Hope.
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry?My grandmothers engagement ring
12. Favorite hobby? Altering things.
13. Secret weapon to get the opposite sex? what you need a secret weapon, that explains it.
14. Do you have A.D.D.? I don't think......Oh, look, a kitty!!!
15. What one trait do you hate about yourself? Pick one?!?!?!? My nose.
16. Middle Name? Yes named after my aunt
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? Why are people so stupid. Will I ever be in love again. Harley just farted darn that dog.
18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday? gas, water bottle, hot cocoa,
19.Name 3 drinks you regularly drink?Water, hot cocoa, water
20. Current worry right now? If I will survive this year financially.
21. Current hate? Stupid people
22. Favorite place to be? (salt pond) Rhode Island
23. How did you bring in the New Year? hanging with family.
24. Where would you like to go? Hawaii Alaska Russia, China.
25. Name three people who will complete this? Me, myself, I.
26. Do you own flip flops? Yes
27. What shirt are you wearing?turtle neck (its really cold outside)
28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Like cotton sheets the best
29. Can you whistle? yes
30. Favorite color? Purple
31. Would you be a pirate? As long as I can be a pirate with johnny deep.
32. What songs do you sing in the shower? when I know I am home alone and can put the stereo on to sing with
33. Favorite girl's name? Elizabeth34. Favorite boy's name? Edward
35. What's in your pocket right now?No pockets.
36. Last thing that made you laugh? SNL found on UTube.
37. Best bed sheets as a child? what does that really mean
38. Worst injury you've ever had? ski injury
.39. Do you love where you live? No want to live where there is lots of land that is free of houses.
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 6 they seem to multiple
41. Who is your loudest friend?my mother.
42. How many dogs do you have? 1
43. Does someone have a crush on you? I love to believe that it is true.
45. What is your favorite book? growing up it was Strawberry princess.
46. What is your favorite candy? Reeces peanut butter cups
47. Do you know all the words to the Fresh Prince theme song? NO
48. What song do you want played at your funeral? Amazing Grace
49. What were you doing 12 AM last night? Sleeping
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Oh Shit Im late

Go ME

2009-01-13T23:07:00.002-05:00

Well I decided that I wanted to go the rest of the way on my weight loss journey. Im ready for the change. I am craving the change. I WANT the change!!!!! So today I'd went to the gym and worked out again. Today I worked out for 2 hours yes you heard me 2 hours. I am so pumped that I made it and am not feeling like passing out. This is such a milestone for me. During that time I also ran for 9 mins.

So are you keeping your resolutions/goals. I Am. I did add another goal for 2009. I;d like to walk the Avon Breast Cancer marathon and half. So if you are reading this watch out I might be calling on you to help me reach my donation money.

Talk to you later!!!! GO out and make this year all it can be

New Years resolutions

2009-01-03T21:50:00.004-05:00

(before shot)

Ok so its a new year and hoping for a new me! So on that note lets make a list of what things I'd like to do and accomplish during the wonderful (hopefully) year that is apon me.

1. Lost weight. Just lose weight. I plan on accomplishing this by eating healthier and exercising daily. Now since the weather is so darn cold out I plan on going to the gym Mon, Wed, and Thurs after school. Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday I plan on using the total gym that I have finished paying for as of this month so I need to start to use it!!!! Every other day (at the least) in the AM doing the WiiFIT. keep up with my dieting through these blogs: I want to be a loser too and battle of losing weight.

2. Get my life in control again. That is from saving money to that that is called my so called life. I need to keep getting rid of things, tossing out the "garbage" and re-organizing it.

3. Have a perfect clean game in bowling on friday night.

4. Be published before the end of the year in a "real" magazine.

5. Keep up with cleaning of the house and of course my scrapbooking room.

6. Get a new car (about november is when I plan on the big purchase).

7. Get on a major manufacturer design team!

Ok guess that seems like a lot of things to do. It will be the year of the BIG makeover. Wish me luck. Here we go on the wild ride of the year. Keep coming back to see the adventure

the Sunsets

2008-12-30T13:43:00.003-05:00

So the sun sets in florida are breathtaking. Skip brought me to Crystal river to see it off the gulf but we made it just as it hit the water (bummer). Might have to go back again tonight to see if I can get there early enough to see it in all its glory. This is paradise with a walmart. (no trip complete without a walmart).

PS Jay is there enough anchor in the pictures hehehe

The trip has begun

2008-12-24T19:06:00.002-05:00

Over the river and through the woods to dear older brothers house I go and that means taking a trip down 95 for most of the east coast.

Day one:Well today when school got out my mother met me at my house. Oh course she was late (so not like her LOL) Got my stuff packed (including a nice travel pack of scrapping supplies) and off we went on route 95 south leaving behind the 20 degree weather and snow on the ground and ice on the streets. Well the trip had a few stops and LOTS of bumper to bumper traffic in VA. The traffic was worse than the dreaded NJ shore traffic, What's up with that!!! Well going 10 mph we finally got to Fayetteville at just before 2 am. Im tired and the hotel isn't the best but hey for the short period of time we are here I can live with it. Oh the temperature has risen as we drive south to a blistery 38F. Heat way baby! Oh darn the pj's are cold, now isn't this going to be a fun vacation!!! Will continue this wonderful fun filled adventure....

day two: So the hotel isn't the best for Hampton Inn it was just ok. Will not be staying there on the way home. Stopped at the biggest dump on the east coast: South of the border. Ok a true tourist trap and I think that there isn't enough antibacterial soap to get yourself clean afterwards. So today the temperature kept rising, so glad that I packed the tee shirts not the turtle necks. Even though there was major construction on 95 through Georgia we had smooth sailing. TomTom is a great navigator so there was no need to stop at the rest areas for maps. Today was a much better day than yesterday. I will say I did see some stupid people for example driving down 95 at 75 mph there were two cars that were having a conversations driving down the highway. Ok it didn't happen once but twice! what are people thinking. Did they really need to try and pick the girls up, seriously someone should have b***h slapped them!! Ok have made it safely to brothers house in Fla. Now starting tomorrow I will be getting up to begin my excercise program BECAUSE the temp is perfect for a morning walk. Yeah, I can feel the weight just starting to come off just thinking about it.

Will keep you posted on the progress. Until tomorrow...........

All things Hugh

2008-12-16T00:03:00.002-05:00

Oh baby looks like Hugh is on the horizon again. check this out about Wolverine. Can't wait for this one!!!!!

Who's hosting the Oscars this year. Hugh is!!! check this out. Just needed to post this. Now I need to move on before I overload the keyboard with drool.... LOL.

My love for Mollie and Max

2008-12-14T09:41:00.002-05:00

In October I was asked to join the DT over at the LSS (stampingly yours) and while there they gave some great goodies. One was paper from Mollie and Max. I have had so much fun with the paper, finished the four papers that they gave and had to go back for more. Why I don't know because I didn't love it when I first got it, it didn't scream "Kelli take me home" BUT... now I've purchased atleast another 10 sheets, there's no stopping me! Here are a few items.

December over at Use your Stash blog

2008-12-13T21:45:00.006-05:00

Well the month has started and this months challenge is to pick your favorite layout, altered item and to make a holiday card. Well if you know me you know what my favorite altered item is. Drum roll please:

I found this tool box on the side of the road, after some alterations to the damaged parts I created this using my favorite collection from Rusty Pickle (Genieve).

Thinking this is one of my favorite layouts because I just had fun taking the pictures. The list of songs is of my life from "did I shave my legs for this" to Live like you are dying". NOt a huge Basic grey fan but definitely had fun with this paper an dall the rubons that I had laying around the house.

So tell me what is your favorites.

Different take

2008-12-10T07:33:00.001-05:00

So where can you find a mini? I teach scrapbooking to a group of ladies in my town. Several weeks ago one had a group of pictures of her son in a school play. She wanted only a two page but wanted to use most of the pictures. what to do what to do. This is what we came up with:

So have you ever put a mini on your pages?

Creativity with Apple

2008-11-27T16:05:00.001-05:00

This is some of my students fooling around with the new apple computers that they recieved last year. HOpe you enjoy it.
Photo geeks

how time flies

2008-11-16T09:05:00.010-05:00

(this is one of the layouts I did using mollie and mac paper that I got from the LSS.) wasn't sure I would like the paper but this layout is so cool and I did another one but will post that one later, I even like that one better)

Ok to start out, I hate that my school has blocked blogs, how am I supposed to posted, really! LOL. So here are some things that I've been up to this month.

1. Use your stash challenge for November is buttons. I don't know about you but I have several generations of buttons in a jar. A lot of buttons from my grandmother that have been past down and just waiting for the perfect home. I so remember going to the fabric store and they had walls of draws full of buttons. So I know you have buttons just sitting around waiting to be used on a layout, card, or even an altered item. Go and get into this challenge.

2. Now over at SAR this month's challenge is to alter a notebook. Here is mine: (oh and that turkey is one I made years ago for a center piece- isnt he just so cute LOL)

3. Made tons of cards for Dihickman's blog this month and have put them on display over at the LSS (stampingly yours)

I will create a post at the end of the month of all the Dihickman cards that I have made for october and november.

4. Its time to get ready for the crop this weekend. So excited to go and see some sistas that I haven't seen in so long. Got to go and finish up making my crop bags, wait to see how many bags that I have to make (and have already sold) will post the pile later.

enjoy the fall day.

See ya,

Kelli

well today..

2008-11-03T23:00:00.003-05:00

So I didn't get the guest Dt call over at Creatively yours but have entered a few other contests/dt calls and some of the results are in:

1. Over at timelesspaperarts forum I won a challenge.

2. I won the Ta-Da contest over at scrapbookplayground.

3. and will be back in touch about the other pokers that are in the fire.

4. Am in the finals at another blog.

OTHER NEWS/ TRIVIA: Last months SAR challenge was to alter a pumpkin, here's my interpretation. On an interesting note (one I didn't realize) I've done every challenge that they have posted. (shhhh think Im the only one besides the DT) LOL. So this months challenge is to alter a notebook, mmmm wander what I can come up with that is different. Got to put on that thinking cap.

CHALLENGES: Use your stash blog challenge isn't up yet but this one is good because we all have the product and in a mult of colors, shapes, and styles. Check in on the 5th when the next challenge will be posted with examples.

CIRCLE JOURNAL: well I think my circle journal will be in my hot little hands in the next week or so. Yeah coming home to mama!!!!

LSS DT comes a calling

2008-10-22T21:57:00.003-04:00

Well tonight I went to my new DT call. And I think this is going to be fun. Its right up my alley of creativity. The requirements is to create a shelf of product to display for a month. The first one is for November. I might display my ghost village or even better my football helmet with some thanksgiving items. Oh the thoughts are just jumping around my head. I am so going to enjoy this..... Will keep you posted with pictures of each shelf. Ok that's it for now I think....

What;s happenin'

2008-10-20T00:54:00.003-04:00

1. Didn't make the cut for the midnight oil guest dt. But MaryFrancis did, Yeah. Here mini album was awesome.

2. I did make the finals over at Creatively yours. We had to make two cards using a sketch. Im one of 9 finalist. Wish me luck. Next is making a layout using Noella's sketch. I did one a few months ago and it was totally fun! can't wait to see what she's got planned.

3. Got a few other things going on and will talk about that later. Keep coming back. Like my Use Your stash project for next month, Im very excited about it. (like I am every month) this one I hope turns out as awesome as it does in my head.

Happy scrapping

Kelli

Been tagged

2008-10-14T22:36:00.003-04:00

Ok so Beth over at SBO has tagged me. Here are the rules:

1. Pick 7 of your favorite blogs (that's hard there are tons!)
2. Winners can put the logo on their blog.
3. Link the person who gave your award to your blog.
4. Name the 7 that you are giving the award to with their links.
5. Leave a message on their blogs so that they know they've won!

Ok so here is my favorite blogs....
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Fall has arrived

2008-10-12T21:04:00.004-04:00

Well this is pictures from my mothers house in Pa. the lakes (ok ponds) had some cool reflections and fog coming off the water. I could have taken pics all day.

Things of interest

2008-10-05T20:52:00.004-04:00

Here's my list of interesting things for this week:
* Use your stash blog has Octobers challenge up with a picture of a very very cool prize. Go check it out.
* so I made 8-2 page layouts this weekend. Mojo starting to dry up. Went on the search for some mojo and came across these sites: gotsketch blog and pencil lines blog
* Say it with letters blog is helping kick off the Maya Road contest, I think this is a contest I might just have to enter. Know how much I love to create altered items.
* ok so I saw this on the yahoo site and want to know... Seriously this is news worthy? How do they really know they are that old and who really cares!!!! Oldest footprints news
* New forum that is pretty cool, ladies are nice too. go check it out: timeless paper arts forum.

Well I guess that's it for today... My mind is a little foggy anyway with all this cold medicine that I've taken today, and Im ready to go back to bed again.
See you later~

A MINI tuesday

2008-09-30T12:08:00.004-04:00

Over at Creativity unbound blog I posted my cousin's wedding min album that I made. Please go check it out. While checking it out go to Monday's post. KimMarie and I have switch duties for a few weeks, and she has posted a really cool lunch box note holder. We appreciate any and all comments. Thanks for viewing.

Well October is upon us and its getting ready for another challenge over at Use Your Stash. So make sure you go there on the fifth to see what it is. But here is my hint:

So what do you think it is? could it be color? mmmmm maybe...... could it be glitter? mmmmm maybe... You won't get me to spill the beans just make sure you go there and see! I DARE YOU!!! (evil laugh inserted here)
See ya on the creative side~
Kelli

Another week past

2008-09-28T20:43:00.004-04:00

Ok so Im supposed to be dieting but I just can't get into to it. NOT that I am not working out but with working out I am also EATING!!!! Ok another time to have a pep talk with my self and tomorrow starts a new week and starts a new dieting with thinking about that I need to do and where I how I can do it this time.
So I joined WW and that hasn't kept me on track. So this week I will write EVERYTHING down that goes into my mouth. I will walk every morning (unless its pouring out!) then after school or after the evening activity it is a must to go to the health club. Breakfast will be the protein shake, snack during morning break will be yogurt with granola, lunch will be high protein like chicken or sealegs, protein shake for after school snack, then dinner will be a lean cuisine meal, last snack of the day will be a cup of fruit. That should be the correct in zone of my points for the day.

Ok other things planned for this week:
* finish up some DT calls, contest stuff
* clean the scrap room (again)
* vacuum the house
* finish atleast 50 scrap bags for the weekend
* pack for hartford CKC

For the next few weeks KimMarie and I will be switching DT duties over at creativityunbound blog. So come check out Kim's work on MOndays when she alters some items, and me on tuesdays with some mini albums. Here is a picture of a cover of one that will be posted on tuesday come check it out. I think its the best work I've done in a long time (in mini albums)

Have a good week~
Kelli

Weekend

2008-09-22T10:17:00.002-04:00

Well I went and visited some friends over the weekend. It was a total blast. On the way home I took some back roads and will post some pictures later today. I so love this freedom that I am having but at the same time I think I am chasing my youth. Getting in touch with old high school friends, visiting places that I used to hang as a teenager, and hitting places that I've never been but always wanted to go like Martha's vineyard or Cape Cod. So want to go in November, I know it will be a little cold but the best part is there will be no crowds. I so hate crowds. I want to live in a part of the country where you can drive 5 mins without seeing another car. Yeah I know there is no such place now a days but a girl can dream can't she...

Have a lot to do this week:
* complete contest items
* Clean bedroom and scrapping room
* Finish Kristins circle journal
* make something with solder gun
* get nails done
* find IPOD
* make more scrap bags
* walk to school t,t,f
* go to health club M, T
* prebowl for oct 3rd
* grocery shop for school
* make circles with sizzix for class
* put together and have first meeting of high school scrapbook club