That First Fall

The ground isn't as soft as I remembered. I was informed of this when I hit it, falling off the wagon. I had pizza today-----------sooooooo delicious. I had Pepsi--------soooooooooo delicious. I had chocolate with almonds--------you guess it, soooooooo delicious. I've only had a little bit of water. No exercise. BUT, I've taught myself a lesson. I don't feel happy about it. I've been grouchy. I've been tired. I've felt draggy. I most definitely feel better when I eat healthy and exercise. I love fitting into my jeans and breathing a little easier. I love feeling good about myself. Even after losing just a little bit of weight, I feel pretty again. This is only internal as there is no external proof, yet. This should come in the next ten pounds, though. My goal is to be down another six pounds before the end of the month. I think this is a very doable goal. I'll hop back up in the saddle tomorrow and drive that wagon once again. Today has been a nice vacation, but tomorrow will be back to basics.

I just finished dishes. I did them to the tune of "I'm a Soul Man." This made the task much more enjoyable. Before I was finished, all the kids were in the kitchen dancing with me. I've done no laundry today, which is a very brave thing to do. So, if nothing else, I guess I can say I'm very courageous, no? I'll pay tomorrow when someone yells that they have nothing to wear to Mass.

A friend called tonight and invited me to go on a weekend train trip with her to Fort Worth. I'll have to talk to Hubby first, but it sounds very interesting. You'll die when you hear what we'll be doing. She has tickets to Silvia Brown. If you're unfamiliar, she is a psychic. First things first, I do not partake in this sort of thing. Just wanted to clear that up. I fully know the Church's teaching on phychic readings and so forth. But, what is enticing me to go along is the train ride there. I've never ridden a train and it sounds so enjoyable. Train ride, weekend vacation away from the 'ole homestead, free lodging and food, and good conversation with my dear friend. I'll think about it. I don't know if I'll actually go. My friend's mother's house is supposedly haunted, by word of mouth from her relatives, so I'm not looking forward to THAT, but I'll load up my medals and holy water and I'm sure I'll be okay! hahahahaha.

Life on the Farm

Here is what we did when we visited my relatives last week.

Travels

Hi!

Yesterday I returned home from a trip to Kansas. I visited an aunt and a set of grandparents. Not just me. The whole fam-damily went. The trip there was hellish, with me calling one child a little butthole. Nice, Lisa. Great example there, Mama. The baby got sick with a fever while there---typical, really. Someone always gets sick when we're on a trip.

My grandmother has emphysema. She was having a lot of trouble breathing and had to pant just to move from her bed to the chair by the side of her bed. She couldn't eat all of a meal---not enough air movement. I really felt sad seeing her that way. She should be enjoying retirement, yet she hasn't left the house in three years because she feels so bad. She was a chain smoker for probably 50 years. This is what happens, I guess. A good example to my children not to start that nasty habit, that's for sure.

We decided to drive home during bedtime. A much nicer ride home!!! We went out of the way--an hour total--to go to Target as I need a new bathing suit for the swim class I'm taking. Silly me, I thought Super Target was open 24/7. Nope, it closed an hour before we arrived. Oh well, an extra hours drive, for nothing, wasn't even all that irritating---BECAUSE EVERYONE WAS ASLEEP!!! --------------------S*M*I*L*E-----------------
We arrived home in the wee morning hours---around 12:45am. No school yesterday because of MLK Day. I did an hour of water aerobics and lifted weights yesterday morning. The instructor said that the aerobic routine that she does burns between 400 and 700 calories. I'm sure I was on the upper end of that range because I worked hard. Flushed face, sweating in the water, tells me that I was working hard. It felt great. I'm down 10 pounds!!!!!!!! Only 74 more to go. Yes, I want to be SKINNY, at least once in my life!!

So, it seems that everyone likes the new template. I do, too.

Message from Alexa

Dear Readers of MySpirit,
Please do not blame Lisa for changing her template so often...It's all my fault, and if you know me, you'll know me...

Lisa doesn't even know what she's in for when she sees this new template I designed for her. I just thought the other was too dark (I did that one too) and I think she wanted something a bit prettier...so I did this one. I hope you like it, Lisa....

Lisa is a beautiful person and deserves a beautiful blog -- I'm getting a bit better at designing and she's so gracious to "let me in" to her blog to paste what I want in it for her.... don't worry, Lisa, I saved you a copy of the old one if you want it back!

But, I think you'll be happy. No problemski if you're not!

God bless.

Enjoy,

Alexa