Well, I promised myself that I would pack at least one box a day this weekend and did it happen? HELL NO, BWAHAHAHAHA!!! I managed to pack 2 boxes of books up this evening and add to the while away books pile. What's cool is that if while away doesn't end up wanting them, they will donate them for you....so no matter what happens they are not staying with me but don't end up in a landfill...now that's a win-win situation. I already know that there will be no sewing done on the weekends unless I have last minute projects to get done...and I mean last minute lol....otherwise I will put all my sewing on weekday morning before work and days off. I don't want to get sick, cuz that will definitely not help anything get done. ;)
I have been so awful when it comes to exercising the past week lol, although I'm sticking to the fact that it's not my fault. I wasn't feeling well, and then I've had two friends who were moving away for school. :( (one to europe!!!) So of course we had to hang out every moment possible, which means not going to bed until 3am sometimes haha! It's cool though...my weight loss journey is still going through good diet and exercise at work...the non-stop walking back and forth has got to help some :) Make sure you check in on Wed because it's the last day of the month and you all know what that means.......WEIGH IN DAY!!!! I have to say that I'm doing exceptionally well this month, but you will all have to wait in suspense until Wed to find out just how exceptional I am. ;) JK, but really!!! it's a good number.
Just so you get an idea of what I'm talking about...I want to put it in perspective :) The following picture is of "the pants", "the infamous pants" and ladies, you know exactly what pants I'm talking about. The ones on the shelf that you dream of fitting into...the ones that you can close but know that you will look ridiculous walking in because they are so tight you can't bend haha!! Men, you know what I'm talking about too ;) Well I decided I would try them on once again...I bought them in June from the thrift store and tried them on once a week for a month and got discouraged :( Well apparently I waited to long because they still don't fit, but the opposite way...I have to wear them with a belt now!! Hahaha, THEY ARE TOO BIG!!! (Psssttt...I love saying that!) I've had some people tell me that I'm their inspiration for getting healthy and that's awesome!! Thank you, I'm flattered :) I just want to give you some words of wisdom...DON'T GIVE UP!! Even if you only lose a pound a week, which I can tell you from experience is soooooooo discouraging, DON'T GIVE UP!! You can totally (totes) beat the crap out of your weight...and if anyone ever wants to talk...text me, facebook me....whatever!! I'm here for you!!!I just wanted to let everyone know really quick two of my diet secret weapons...and if you read this and go, "NO THANK YOU!!" "That's not for me!!" Try it before you knock it guys. :) So number 1: QUICHE!!! It's a low carb, low cal....just overall yummy breakfast, lunch or dinner option. I plugged the recipe into my food calculator and it comes out to be about 250 cal a slice and keeps you full for quite a while :) number 2: PROTEIN SMOOTHIE...just throw some sort of low cal, or no cal drink into your blender...add frozen fruit (about 1 cup of each) and blend, then 1 scoop of protein powder and you've got a wonderful meal replacement...full of nutrients and good stuff. (also, if you find yourself needing a little more to stay full, try using 1/2 cup of milk, and 1/2 of drink...it's not a whole lot but milk adds some extra protein) If anyone wants a quiche recipe just send me a message on facebook :) And remember, I DO NOT eat these all the time...or every morning....If you can do that, then more power to ya, but occasionally it nice to have some bacon ya know? Just remember to eat good portions and you will be fine....if you are afraid you can't do it then maybe you shouldn't add things back into your diet just yet...but I assure you...YOU CAN :) Baby steps ;) (hahaha, now I'm thinking about the movie What About Bob? Great Movie!!!)
I had my first official gig(s) with the Eddy Ross Band :) I had a blast, although the first one was outside and blistering hot lol! It was for a good cause, so I guess I'll let the weather slide :) On a side note I never would've made it this gig if it wasn't for all the awesome support I receive from my boss, and former manager. Yes, I said FORMER manager. He came in, even though he has a new job and doesn't work for my coffee any longer, and covered for me for a couple hours. You are a very sweet guy Scott Redcay and I thank you so much :) I'M ON YOUTUBE!!! I love it, I'm famous!! ;) Not really, but it's a pretty awesome feeling to look up my own name on youtube.com. Here's the links to a couple of songs we did :) The sound is not great..but it's not terrible!! Thank you to my husband for recording them for me!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG67rod10z4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVRuMNOA7Xg
Our second gig was at the Eagles club in sutherlin, sort of a recurring gig that the band has and some of those people are the nicest people you'll ever meet. It was a lot of fun watching them dance their hearts out. Okay, here's my favorite part!! While tearing down the equipment and getting ready to leave I was approached by a woman who says she owns a small record label in Portland!!! Which one you say....well I was so tired and delirious from lack of oxygen (one word: tonsils) that I forgot to ask...she was in a hurry to get somewhere else, but took my business card and said she would be in touch :) Now I know that it may be nothing and nothing is probably what will come of it, but what a way to end the night!! I was thrilled that she liked my voice and told me that she would love to hear me playing piano and sing some solo pieces for her...I was kind of on cloud nine at this point....EUPHORIA!! hehe -----------------> this is euphoria picture ;)Okay, well on to the tonsils.....UGH!! I'm so tired of them.....I wish I could just spit them out haha!! Wouldn't that be nice?!? I have been battling with sore throats, strep throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis all my life, not too mention losing my voice at every turn, and I'm soooooooo done!!! Just DONE!!! I had an appt. scheduled for late Sep. but I woke up this morning and couldn't talk and barely could breathe. Ask and ye shall receive, I called the specialist's office and they had a cancellation for Thur. thank goodness. I'm hoping that they will pump me full of antibiotics and rip them out as soon as possible. :) Here's to hoping!! My cousin says that you can insist to have them removed...she did for her son because they caused him trouble. Well...........I'm insisting damnit!! I have been gargling salt water for 2 days now and boy can I tell you just how nasty it is lol!!! After the first attempt of putting WAY too much salt in the glass and knocking the wind out of myself...I've managed to gargle some without wanting to puke lol.
Well, with all that said, can you believe that Summer is drawing to a close? All the kids are going back to school and my little brother is a senior this year and well on his way to joining the marines!! It's soooo crazy!! Fletcher moves in 5 days and I'll be counting the days til I head that way too........
Well don't forget to check my Wednesday blog!!! I can't wait for the numbers!!!
Hugs,
Amanda
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