tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41824666514909494602024-03-13T22:51:32.906-04:00Life off the D List!Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-60512756441948881802014-09-07T14:40:00.003-04:002014-09-07T14:56:47.447-04:00The Big Bad D...Walking for a cure!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well it's that time of year again, November is diabetes awareness month. As you may know my daughter and I both are type 1 diabetics.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">This year, I'll be taking part in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. I’m walking because JDRF is the only global organization with a strategic research plan to fight type 1 diabetes (T1D), a serious autoimmune disease that affects millions of people. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">Type 1 diabetes has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle, and there is nothing you can do to prevent it. Currently, there is no cure. People with T1D must manage the disease by injecting or pumping insulin several times a day, every day. But insulin is not a cure, and it does not prevent the possibility of serious complications like kidney failure, blindness, and stroke.</span><br />
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Raising money for the Walk is such a rewarding experience. Not only do you get the satisfaction of helping JDRF make a difference in the lives of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D)—you'll also have fun celebrating at the local Walk with our community!<br />
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The walk we are participating in for team <a href="http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/Lifeoffthedlist" target="_blank">LIFE OFF THE D LIST!</a> takes place in Winston Salem, NC. While it's a beautiful 5k walk if you are unable to be in the area you can always virtually walk with us!<br />
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Our team goal this year is $5,000! The challenge we've set ourselves - to raise money for JDRF and to walk - is modest compared to the daily challenges of life with T1D, which involves a 24/7, unrelenting cycle of blood sugar testing and insulin injections to manage the disease.<br />
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I will also be having team t-shirts made, for a minimal extra expense, ordering the beginning of October to allow for shipping time.<br />
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Registering only takes a few minutes. Simply click “<a href="http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/Lifeoffthedlist" target="_blank">Visit My Team Page</a>” below and then select the “Join Our Team” button to officially register. If you need any help, just let me know.<br />
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I hope you will consider joining me today! If you can't join us w<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;">ill you please support my commitment by making a donation today?</span><br />
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Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-11637912386955112014-08-31T19:18:00.000-04:002014-08-31T19:18:14.579-04:00Starting over....So the journey begins (again)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's time to begin again...time to create a new beginning</div>
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I really am not sure where to begin with my words. The last couple years have in a sense been a whirlwind. In some areas of my life I have become quite successful, in others stagnant. Let's start with the success...</div>
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After re-entering the workforce in 2012 I have fought my way to the top.. Currently I am in a job I love. I am quite successful. I am even Ranked number 1 in my division. I never thought I could love a job so much and do so well. Advertising sales can be quite rewarding. I love going to work everyday to help small to medium businesses grow their business. I could not ask for a better company to work for. Professionally I feel as if I'm set on fire from my success. </div>
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My personal life is going well also. I have a beautiful family, boyfriend, child. Great personal and professional friendships. I have put my daughter in private school (something I have always wanted for her) . However something is still missing...</div>
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My dreams are still the same. I still want to become a Certified Diabetes Educator. I still want the best for my child. I still want to help people better their lives. What has changed? Everything? Nothing?</div>
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Currently everything from the outside looking in seems great. Don't get me wrong life is good ....but could there be more?</div>
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Lately I have been thinking about my future a lot, my dreams, hopes, aspirations. I love where I am but yet I find myself wanting more. While I feel that I am doing the best both emotionally, personally and professionally its not enough. By "the best" I mean to date, thus far in my life. I'm not so sure that the limits, expectations and goals I once had for myself still hold true. Again, I want more. </div>
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I don't see this as a bad thing, quite the opposite. I see more in my future and for the first time in my life I feel that it is actually obtainable. I'm so overwhelmed with excitement for my future. I have worked hard, will keep working hard and I will get where I want to go. I just may have altered the path I plan to take. </div>
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I'm not exactly sure where this blog lies in my future but I want to take you along for the ride...</div>
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Now for the stagnant....</div>
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While I have always talked about many areas of my life here with Life Off the D List it has primarily been focused on health and wellness in relation to weight loss. Weight loss for me has never been about being a size 2, it has been about health.While I haven't lost the progress I made I haven't made more progress either. My healthyness journey has become stagnant. I want to ignite the fire I used to have towards bettering my health. Today is not day 1 back into this journey, I began again a few weeks ago but I feel that I need to get back into the accountability that was blogging for me. </div>
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I'm already down in the past two weeks three pounds. I'm back to my protein shakes and sensible meals. Now I just need to get back to my hot dates with Gym. </div>
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As for Life Off the D List and you my readers I can't say exactly where this is going but I can tell you we are in for a journey. </div>
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So last week was a bust. About 2 weeks ago I slipped and fell down the steps at my apartment. I was feeling better until a few days ago when the pain came back. I'm not sure if it's the weather where it's so cold or if I somehow aggravated it again. Needless to say I ended up at urgent care the pain got so bad. They really didn't do anything except give me some medication for pain and inflammation. It was worse the next day so I decided it was time for a visit to the chiropractor. So much for getting back into my workout routine this week. </div>
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Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-48267577770481764852014-01-20T13:09:00.003-05:002014-01-20T13:43:48.294-05:00In Other "D" News....Dating<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So I've been back in the dating world on and off for a year or so now. On again right much here lately and let me tell you it's CRAZY out there. I've had a lot of first dates that seemed great but led no where, a few bad dates, a few crazies and been stood up twice. Yep you guessed it I'm online dating.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Currently though there seems to have been a shift in the winds. Most recently I have gone out several times with the sweetest, most genuine guy. I'll call him tattoo guy. He is nothing like my usual type. He has a beard, is COVERED in tattoos and has that hipster kinda style for lack of a better description. He is also 9 years older than me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To be honest he is so far from my "type" I'm not even sure why I even responded in the first place. LOL. It's still super early but every moment has been a shocking surprise. It really seems like it might go somewhere past just a few dates. He defiantly isn't boring and is super intelligent which is nice and keeps me on my toes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's still kinda weird though because he is so far from my typical type. I'm thinking this might just be a good thing though. I mean really where has my "type" gotten me this far....no wear but heartache. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So here I am slightly confused and a little scared of being hurt... But along for the ride. The best part is he likes me for me. Who I am now, no act, just me. While he supports my journey he likes me for who I am now. This just makes me like him even more! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Between my awesome job, awesome kid and now an awesome new guy in my life 2014 is going to be my year. Even if tattoo guy doesn't work out he shows me that there really are good guys left out there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just some random thoughts and my two cents. :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Peace, Love and Happy Blogging</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">M</div>
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Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-28936178502961084412014-01-20T12:34:00.001-05:002014-01-20T12:36:32.856-05:00Simply me....<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFn5PIi0hbIZSclEEKi42pZ9LZa-EmkeXd5P8NiT1hkQGawzAsu_03IISkK3Tlugi9yA4xWuT6OwyhcwjF_M3kr3k1RQqx1bO9vLojdjuMBgI2OwzwqsWdTHECiUN4yp1t6t5iE0K6w4N/s640/blogger-image-914656620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFn5PIi0hbIZSclEEKi42pZ9LZa-EmkeXd5P8NiT1hkQGawzAsu_03IISkK3Tlugi9yA4xWuT6OwyhcwjF_M3kr3k1RQqx1bO9vLojdjuMBgI2OwzwqsWdTHECiUN4yp1t6t5iE0K6w4N/s640/blogger-image-914656620.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBBd5jC1A_biDPVMTdlVLjW-AYMEhHrWBtyyb0OKkE42Mv2JNEmiOceLFjymWWsiwe906TP6EEJBiHf-oSINt4duxoRu4addBtzk6MgnVRJv-zGA6FGK5-7wwry0c2Tzd7eoLodLXpEpHb/s640/blogger-image--670215104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBBd5jC1A_biDPVMTdlVLjW-AYMEhHrWBtyyb0OKkE42Mv2JNEmiOceLFjymWWsiwe906TP6EEJBiHf-oSINt4duxoRu4addBtzk6MgnVRJv-zGA6FGK5-7wwry0c2Tzd7eoLodLXpEpHb/s640/blogger-image--670215104.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvegrgpMneLRmqZEE7dIFjU5OK67s-uUSdsuMG-7ADOZvBx0vwstJgJLHHPVAF3rfpLH-QidyTsV_wSXiH41XznF-G6S7_0A30nkzphYBpONJ8AKY2JDhy1IZMSAAXPf_puCI7TcpDJOY/s640/blogger-image-2031003071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvegrgpMneLRmqZEE7dIFjU5OK67s-uUSdsuMG-7ADOZvBx0vwstJgJLHHPVAF3rfpLH-QidyTsV_wSXiH41XznF-G6S7_0A30nkzphYBpONJ8AKY2JDhy1IZMSAAXPf_puCI7TcpDJOY/s640/blogger-image-2031003071.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Peace, Love and Happy Blogging</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">M</div><br></div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-54132158291333188622014-01-19T20:31:00.000-05:002014-01-19T20:31:01.859-05:00Where to begin....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm so ready to get back on track but after taking pretty much almost two years off it's hard. I have realized that when I quit blogging I lost not only my accountability but also some motivation. The excuses have piled so high I can't count them. </div>
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Going back into the work force 2 years ago was a huge struggle with my healthiness routines I had in place. Other people make it work while working though so yet again I was falling into the excuses trap. 2014 is my year to get back on track and make it happen! While I haven't gained all my weight back, I have put back on about 20lbs. Since I currently don't have a scale I'm going by my last weigh-in at the doctor a couple weeks ago. I sit somewhere around 192lbs and am wearing 14's mostly. Not my best but considering the lack of activity and most certainly a lack of good eating habits I wont complain. It's time to get back to taking care of ME though!<br />
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Other than taking care of my health (as far as food and activity) everything else for the most part in life is good. I have a job I LOVE in advertising sales, a new apartment back where I want to live and I am still blessed with awesome friends and family. Did I mention my job is awesome? I did...oh ok, yea I did, just checking. The good thing about my job is while I'm not technically exercising I'm getting in lots of activity. I have been wearing my <a href="http://www.fitbit.com/" target="_blank">fitbit</a> almost all the time and most days I hit 10,000 steps. Most of my steps come from walking back and forth to the copier on the other side of the office and walking outside on breaks( holding head down in shame...to smoke...still working on quitting I swear). It's a huge office and I work with some great people who are also trying to get healthier. I love working in such a positive environment.<br />
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Imagine if I actually constantly ate healthy and actually worked out!!!!<br />
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Honestly it's just a matter of getting out of the lazy zone and quit making excuses. No I'm not saying that negatively or to beat myself up, it's just reality. I KNOW I feel better when I eat healthy and work out, mentally and physically. :-)<br />
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Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-7852726263814268052014-01-19T13:36:00.001-05:002014-01-19T13:36:56.794-05:00No more excuses!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Time to get this thing started again!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIzzZd5VI00s8TIOLR9ry8ezm1ApirBA9l3iAdJ5D602wkb3wxBBlmjbpsSY5vtEY0iUP8YDqbeZfUHoTfDMKeddNLPTunX21WtuxjDH0cZNRGuNZT2YCzRXUGnx1QSZ6Jw24P-BvUTVF/s640/blogger-image--918702032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIzzZd5VI00s8TIOLR9ry8ezm1ApirBA9l3iAdJ5D602wkb3wxBBlmjbpsSY5vtEY0iUP8YDqbeZfUHoTfDMKeddNLPTunX21WtuxjDH0cZNRGuNZT2YCzRXUGnx1QSZ6Jw24P-BvUTVF/s640/blogger-image--918702032.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Peace, love and happy blogging!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">M</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-32536520730725972232013-03-05T01:06:00.001-05:002013-03-05T01:06:54.439-05:00All or nothing<p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Br3N2piyhJ4/UTWLes8Ig3I/AAAAAAAABXs/Z3Th93GWViw/s1600-h/all-in-texas-holdem-poker%25255B5%25255D.gif"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="all-in-texas-holdem-poker" border="0" alt="all-in-texas-holdem-poker" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VIiGi-kOh4w/UTWLfXzXyFI/AAAAAAAABX0/qhE3IhowNNc/all-in-texas-holdem-poker_thumb%25255B3%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="342" height="310"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Well, it’s been forever D Lister’s !!! It’s not that I have not wanted to write but after such a long hiatus it was like “Where do I begin?” </p> <p> </p> <p>This last year or so has been a blur. My physical healthiness journey has become stagnant for the most part. The only good thing is I have at least stayed within the same 10 pounds up or down a few here and there. I will do good for a few weeks with my eating and then it goes to crap again. I feel like I’m stuck in an all or nothing cycle. I think its time to go shopping for a new man in my life and resume the hot dates with Gym. </p> <p> </p> <p>As I sit here writing this, sick as a dog, unable to sleep from coughing, I find myself pondering where I’m at. The career side of things is going great. I have been at my new job almost 8 months and although very high stress….I LOVE IT! </p> <p> </p> <p>Here lies the problem. Clearly the at home workouts are not working( or happening these days). I’m exhausted at the end of the day when I get home which also means I don’t feel like a workout. I suck at dedication to my at home workouts and feel like I need the structure of a Gym again. But in making this financial commitment again I have to USE it! So pretty much this leaves getting up at the crack of dawn to head to the gym. Can’t say I love that idea either but it seems like a better alternative before I’m so tired from work to get some activity in. </p> <p> </p> <p>Ironically (or not) all my hard work in changing my lifestyle in a healthy way with regards to clean eating and workouts seemed to cease when I moved back into the work force….and quit blogging. In addition to setting up some hot dates with Gym I need to write. It holds me accountable …to ME! </p> <p> </p> <p>So for the short version here are my plans/goals for the next few weeks…</p> <ul> <li>Find a gym</li> <li>Get back to clean eating</li></ul> <p> </p> <p>What do you do to keep balance in your life between work and play, children and health?</p> <p> </p> <p>Time to start over and hit the reset button! </p> <p> </p> <p>Starting weight 192</p> <p> </p> <p>Peace, Love and Happy Blogging</p> <p>M </p> Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-75925131078387146132012-09-23T13:28:00.001-04:002012-09-23T13:28:58.654-04:0040!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Whoohooo...I have now surpassed the 40 pounds lost mark!!! Official loss 40.8 lbs :)</div>
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Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-7069558823443317242012-09-20T04:41:00.001-04:002012-09-20T04:41:20.896-04:00Starting over…well not really<p> </p> <p align="center"><img style="" src="http://cdn10.steveseay.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/reset.jpg"></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">Ah …where to begin? </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">For those of you who have followed me and my progress you know all to well things just STOPPED in February. I got back into the work force and had to go train for a month out of town bringing things to a screeching halt, for the most part, in my healthiness journey. I was thrown into the work version of MTV’s Real World stuck staying in a house with several other people I didn’t know. I “didn’t want to work out in front of people I didn’t know”, REALLY?!?!? What a lame excuse! Needless to say and very clear from my lack of post, things did not pick back up once I got home. </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">While I haven't been working out I have at least still be <em>somewhat </em>watching what I ate. This thankfully has at least prevented me from gaining all the weight I lost back…and I have even lost 3lbs. Seriously though 3 pounds over 7.5 months is not progress to me but feels more like chance, or luck. Regardless though it was not a gain so I’ll take it! </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">While I have been trying to motivate to get back at it the excuses just kept pilling up along side the I’ll start tomorrow, next week, when xyz settles down …the list went on. Last weekend I had a reality check! Leave it to a candid picture, not posed or properly lighted with no makeup on and a bad hair did day to put things into perspective. I saw this picture and immediately thought “MAN AM I FILLING THAT CHAIR OUT!” </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lh6pH9tp9cI/UFrWjKUXsUI/AAAAAAAABP0/bXRg30JgU2w/s1600-h/199341_4548060669123_748178845_n%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="199341_4548060669123_748178845_n" border="0" alt="199341_4548060669123_748178845_n" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-u7O7ZAc-HYg/UFrWj3AECFI/AAAAAAAABP8/7HmKiHTqJIU/199341_4548060669123_748178845_n_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="230" height="300"></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">Now to be fare here’s a picture in the same outfit (standing up) with makeup and a proper hair did day. (LOL)</p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5LtWyFmD8q0/UFrWlLHBwsI/AAAAAAAABQE/1UqJ85kWSvc/s1600-h/522743_10150650325556149_1590448409_n%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="522743_10150650325556149_1590448409_n" border="0" alt="522743_10150650325556149_1590448409_n" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f0cLbHJEpFg/UFrWnOyxnjI/AAAAAAAABQM/mQxelAN8gfA/522743_10150650325556149_1590448409_n_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="218" height="306"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Djbj7UuK4VA/UFrWoctUAFI/AAAAAAAABQU/VdNHTMeXyjc/s1600-h/IMAG0081%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMAG0081" border="0" alt="IMAG0081" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rJAI1PchAM0/UFrWpWeBmUI/AAAAAAAABQc/5ukXcQoOpkk/IMAG0081_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="194" height="303"></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">Anyways …with no further adieu, this prompted me to hit the reset button. I called Monday and made an appointment with the weight loss clinic I went to back in December for Tuesday night after work. I started actually tracking again Monday as well and even managed to work out yesterday morning (and plan to this morning after I finish this post). My clinic visit went well, I had not gained and was still down 13 lbs from my December visit. Had I continued with the “plan” instead of coming to a halt in February though I very well could be at goal now. Ten of those thirteen pounds happened between my December visit and the end of January. </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">I also found a new “toy” last weekend though for the bargain price of $9.99, and we all know I LOVE a bargain. (this normally retails for around $60-70) </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3BVX7wtAys0/UFrWqXq6F1I/AAAAAAAABQk/GXzF88-BSDw/s1600-h/41XkX0hc31L._aa450_%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="41XkX0hc31L._aa450_" border="0" alt="41XkX0hc31L._aa450_" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-a5Wfaf1DW-s/UFrWrJuBxFI/AAAAAAAABQs/xANrcAVOp6E/41XkX0hc31L._aa450__thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="240"></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">It may not be much but for now its as close to gym equipment as I can get …at home anyways. I will also be pulling out the at home workout DVD’s. </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">My goals for now are to</p> <ul> <li> <div align="left"> track, ON PAPER, every day as well as on <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/">My Fitness Pal</a></div></li> <li> <div align="left">stay within my calorie goal’s each day</div></li> <li> <div align="left">work out a minimum 20 minuets a day for at least 4 days a week (hopefully more than 20) </div></li></ul> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">What have all of you been doing lately? Are you at goal, closer to goal, on track, off…</p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">Join me and let’s get this party started again!!!!</p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">Current weight- 185.4</p> <p align="left">Total loss to date- 39 lbs</p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"><font size="5">Game ON!!!</font></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">Peace, Love and Happy Blogging </p> <p align="left">M</p> Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-84268628786415096792012-05-19T08:05:00.001-04:002012-05-19T08:05:36.125-04:00Here, there and everything inbetween...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Wow...Reall? Has it been this long? It's hard to believe that this little blog that I so loved has been untouched in months, MONTHS! Do I want to abandon it or delete it, no, but life has taken priority lately. <br />
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So much has changed in my life in the past few months. The short version...I have moved, gotten a great job and fallen in love. The weight loss side of my life has fallen to the wayside. While I haven't given up on that side of my journey it has deffinatly not been a priority lately. While I have not gained any weight back this still needs to change if I'm ever going to get to goal. While I have not been working out I have still been (somewhat) maintaining my eating. <br />
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What have I been doing then you ask, ok maybe you didnt ask but I'll tell ya. Well the biggest factor is my new job. I have been in school the past couple years so this has taken some getting used to. While as any job can be stressful I truely love my new job. I am working for a durable medical supply company and I feel like I get to actually help people. This is right up my alley, although it's not what I was going to school for it is in the medical field. Along with the new job came a new home. My job is about an hour from where I was living as is my new home. It felt so great to get out of that horrible depressing house I was living in. <br />
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With the new job and new home life is good. Depression has burried itself in a deep dark hole hopefuly never to be found again. I have found self confidence again, and self love. This has lead me to another love as well. Yep, you guessed it I finally ventured back into the dating world! God sent me the most wonderful man to share all the new wonderful things in my life. (His name is Josh) <br />
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I will now try and restrain myself from not gushing all my lovey dovey feelings all over this post...lol. He really is amazing though, I have never been treated so well. I could not ask for better!<br />
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Now that everything is setteling down though it's time to get back to business! It's time to get my healthy lifestyle shoe's back on. While I have not gained any, I also have not lost. Am I ok with this? Well yes and no. Part of me is content where I am but another part of me misses seeing the progress. What I dont miss is all the effort it took to get that progress, but that is the nature of the beast. If you want change you have to work at it. It's time to get back to "work". <br />
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For a while I was having great success doing at home workouts but I have gotten in the bad habbit of just not doing any at all. I'm considering re-joining a gym. While the at home workouts were doign the job I always missed the gym. I missed the elliptical, I missed the bike. (Shocking I know) I still havent made an official decision but I'm deffinatly leaning twards gym time again. I need some hot dates with Gym I think to kick things off again, at least till I get back in the habbit. <br />
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Another thing I need to get back on track is my eating habbits. While my eating has not been terible along with a new relationship comes lots of yummy date nights. Can I make good food choices on these dates, well sure. Have I been, no. It's time to set some goals again and get busy!<br />
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Much of what we accomplish throughout the day and how we feel about what we've accomplished depends on how positive we are feeling. Our thoughts and emotions affect every aspect of our life. It seems today that so much of our daily life is consumed by speed and stress, that it can be difficult to maintain a positive and uplifted mood. However, there are a lot of things to be gained from slowing down, stepping back, and maintaining a positive outlook on your life. As cliché as it may sound, positive thinking is the key to success and happiness. Maintaining a positive overall point of view can be a huge challenge in today's world. These three things can help keep you positive throughout each and every day. Our lives are stressful and busy, it is important to find ways to slow down and be positive. <p><b>Help Others Out</b> <p>The simple act of helping others helps us to feel joy. There is a certain amount of perspective we can gain from recognizing someone in need in ways that we can help. Whether you are volunteering your time or simply acting when you see someone in need in your everyday situation, these positive actions help to make us more positive people. While oftentimes a positive mindset is discussed in the opposite order—if we think positively, positive things will happen—the equation works both ways. If you do positive things, you will think positively. Offer to help a neighbor with their groceries, volunteer your time at a homeless shelter, or lead a children's sports group. Any of these things can help you remain optimistic and positive in your daily endeavors. <p><b>Get Back to the Basics</b> <p>Take a step back and slow down your day every now and then. Find something that can reconnect you with the basics in life. Take a bath, read, walk your dog, listen to your favorite band. Slow down just long enough to realize all of the great things you can do with your time. Some of the simplest things are the ones that provide us with the most pleasure and positivity. If you are constantly racing around doing things you don't necessarily like or even realize you do like, you're going to develop a negative outlook on your days. The constant go of our modern lives can be deadening in many ways. Slow the pace and learn to appreciate the things you enjoy. Relaxation is an important step in maintaining a positive point of view on your life and the things around you. <p><b>Listen to Your Inner Voice</b> <p>This is one of the most important aspects of remaining positive in your efforts and actions throughout your days. Your inner voice is an aspect of yourself that likely goes unnoticed too often. Many of us suffer from a negative inner voice. If our heads are constantly telling us something that is negative, it will be extremely difficult to remain positive or even happy. First, you have to listen and recognize your own inner voice. What are you saying in your head? How are the phrases worded? If you notice that you are constantly thinking and saying things in a negative way, work to alter your inner voice. Change those negative thoughts into positive ones. If you are able to train your inner voice to create positive things, you will be able to remain positive more easily. The trick is listening. <p><b><u>By-line:</u></b> <p>This guest post is contributed by <b>Lauren Bailey</b>, who regularly writes for <a href="http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/">accredited online colleges</a>. She welcomes your comments at her email Id: blauren99 @gmail.com. <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Peace, Love and Happy Blogging</p> <p>M</p> Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-9566676965815401462012-02-21T06:44:00.001-05:002012-02-21T06:44:14.813-05:00Friends, What’s love got to do with it? {guest post}<p><b></b> <p align="center"><b><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bsJsSOYpK18/T0ODilzrX2I/AAAAAAAABEs/48v3XaWVCoc/s1600-h/2472788%25255B2%25255D.gif"><img style="display: inline" title="2472788" alt="2472788" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LLZMfJwCjqY/T0ODjXQLriI/AAAAAAAABE0/ISeRSYtsA3Y/2472788_thumb.gif?imgmax=800" width="187" height="240"></a> </b> <p><b></b> <p><b>Can Your Best Friend Benefit Your Health and Well Being? </b> <p>"Friends, how many of us have them?"—this may be a lyric of a 1980's one hit wonder, but hip-hop group <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxni-FM-UVA">Whodini</a> definitely touched on a subject that can transition today —everyone needs at least <i>one </i>best friend. While best friends are great because they keep the boredom away and help you develop your social skills, best friends can actually promote over all better health. That’s right. Some studies suggest that having a best friend can directly improve the way our body functions. In some cases, having a best friend can even prevent illnesses. That said, to learn why you should probably organize a "friendship appreciation day" to personally thank your bestie for keeping you sane and healthy for all these years, continue reading below. <p><b>Lowers Stress Hormones Levels</b> <p>A recent <a href="http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=buy.optionToBuy&id=2011-19550-001">study</a> suggested that having a best friend near whenever an "unpleasant" or "unfortunate" event occurs can actually slow the rate at which cortisol is released into our bodies. Cortisol is a hormone that typically excretes when we’re stressed. While having cortisol in our bodies is natural, having an <i>excess</i> amount can have potentially damaging, long term effects. For example, too much cortisol can lead to weight gain since it's what makes us crave sugary and salty foods. Cortisol is also linked to high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases. It's also known to weaken your immunity, making you more likely to catch the common cold and other illnesses.<b> </b> <p><b>Releases Endorphins </b> <p>Studies also show that having a good laugh fest with your best bud can help release endorphins—the same "feel-good" endorphins that are released when we eat chocolate, minus the added calories. The more endorphins our body releases the more euphoric and happy state we are in, which means you can feel happy even on the roughest days. Not only that, but <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/030393_smiling_aging.html">smiling/ laughing</a> actually helps you maintain a youthful appearance since it helps keep your skin's elasticity supple which means fewer fine lines and wrinkles. <p><b>Aid is Longevity</b> <p>Lastly, those that don't have a best friend typically die much quicker than those with a strong group of close friends since a <a href="http://www.medicaldaily.com/news/20100731/782/close-friends-family-key-to-longevity.htm">study</a> suggests that a "lack of friends" can have the same harmful effects of smoking 15 cigarettes daily or being an alcoholic. Other studies have noted that cancer patients lived longer if they had the emotional support they needed from family and friends. <p>So go and nurture your friendship(s) to make sure that the most important people in your life are there to stay.<b></b> <p><b><u>By-line:</u></b> <p>This guest post is contributed by <b>Angelita Williams</b>, who writes on the topics of <a href="http://www.onlinecollegecourses.com/">online courses</a>. She welcomes your comments at her email Id: <a href="mailto:angelita.williams7@gmail.com">angelita.williams7@gmail.com</a>. <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Peace, Love and Happy Blogging</p> <p>M</p> Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-33574232794546096912012-01-25T06:02:00.001-05:002012-01-25T06:03:38.183-05:00Make it count!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yp2JH1y5EyE/TxsHw3ExdkI/AAAAAAAABDM/i8lMQTxW7ec/s1600-h/ruby-slippers-wizard-of-oz%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="ruby-slippers-wizard-of-oz" border="0" height="272" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tsLUZJpbqmQ/TxsHy8PHfyI/AAAAAAAABDU/Lf2dw5Ougvs/ruby-slippers-wizard-of-oz_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px 30px 0px 0px;" title="ruby-slippers-wizard-of-oz" width="400" /></a> </div><div align="left">My life is changing so fast before my eyes right now! I feel like Dorothy when she landed in Munchkin land, So much is changing so quickly. In the past month and a half I have had so many positive changes happen. The three biggest are that I started my new diet plan and I’m down over 10 pounds, I will be moving in a month and I am officially now a member of the working community!!! My life is moving in such a good direction these days and I feel so blessed!</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">I don’t know what I’m more excited about; the weight loss, moving or the job! The job is probably going to have the most effect on my life. It’s a great job with a company I can believe in. I will be selling medical supply equipment, which if you know me …you know that is right up my alley. It will be so nice to actually have the finances to do things for the first time in a long, long time. The only thing about my new job that is going to be a bit difficult will be where I have to train the first four weeks. I will be driving three hours each way every day for a month, these will be some long days. My feelings about this are that it will be worth it in the big picture though. What’s four weeks when it means I will have a really good job! </div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">I am also really excited about moving. Where I will be moving will be not only closer to my new job but also closer to my daughter’s Father. This means that I will actually have help with her on a regular basis when I need it! This is a huge deal for me. My daughter is also excited about this and our move. She is a little nervous about changing schools but that is to be expected. I can’t wait! </div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">As for my new plan, it’s going phenomenal! While I’m not seeing quite as much progress as quickly as I had hoped its still going very well. I am averaging around a 2-3 pound loss per week, which is great. I have been tracking every day without missing a beat and working out at least four and as many as six days a week. All of my workouts are at home, I will not be renewing my gym membership anytime soon. I have really come to enjoy my at home workouts. I find that I have less room for excuses. I also have a core group of girlie friends who are doing the same plan as me so we often do virtual workouts together. There is something about knowing you are working out together even if its not physically in the same place. I highly recommend if you don’t have a workout buddy that you find a friend you can schedule virtual workouts with. Even if you aren’t going to the gym you can get the same routine going or even do the same workout DVD’s. It’s so much fun! </div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">I have two weeks until I start my new job but after that for that first month I’m not sure how much updating I’ll be able to do on here so make sure you <a href="http://www.twitter.com/offthedlistm">follow me on twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lifeoffthedlist">follow my facebook page</a> to keep up with me! </div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">Also don’t forget that the <a href="http://www.lifeoffthedlist.com/2012/01/zipfizz-reviewgiveaway.html">Zipfizz giveaway</a> ends Sunday at 5pm so make sure you enter! </div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div align="left">PS ….Thanks to all those for the congratulations on my new job! </div></div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-90129230597470902762012-01-19T10:53:00.002-05:002012-01-19T10:55:50.912-05:00Zipfizz Review/Giveaway<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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</div><div align="left">In addition to letting me review <a href="http://www.zipfizz.com/" target="_blank">zipfizz</a> they are going to give two of my luck readers a chance to try <a href="http://www.zipfizz.com/" target="_blank">zipfizz</a> as well! Two lucky readers will both receive the same sample pack I received along with the super awesome water bottle! </div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">I’m keeping it simple this time…..All you have to do is leave a comment telling me your favorite thing you learned about <a href="http://www.zipfizz.com/" target="_blank">zipfizz</a>! </div><div align="left"><br />
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M</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-82106678287324533732012-01-17T11:10:00.001-05:002012-01-17T11:10:21.793-05:00A must read…Excesses or Solutions, YOU decide!<h3>This is a blog I discovered this morning and it’s a must read! </h3> <p>I have copied and pasted the post below but it also has links within to take you to Natalie’s blog …Make sure to check her out! </p> <h3> </h3> <h3> </h3> <blockquote> <h3>Excuses or Solutions, YOU decide</h3> <p><em>By <a href="http://nataliejillfitness.com/author/njfitadmin/">Natalie Jill</a> On January 9, 2012 · <a href="http://nataliejillfitness.com/excuses-or-solutions/#comments"></a><a></a></em> <p><a></a> <p><s></s><i></i> <p>0 <h4>Excuses or Solutions, YOU decide.</h4> <p>Make things happen, be a big fish in a small pond and create your own destiny. <p><strong>There is no prince charming and you will not likely win the lottery:</strong> <p><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="lottery" alt="" align="left" src="http://nataliejillfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Screen-shot-2012-01-09-at-10.45.01-AM-238x300.png" width="151" height="192"> <p>No one will “sweep you off your feet.”It is highly unlikely that you will “win the lottery” or “inherit a windfall”. No one else will make your <a href="http://nataliejillfitness.com/accomplish_your_goals/">goals</a> happen for you and no one else will “discover you” or “save you”. No one can magically make your weight change. No one else will do the work for you and no one else will ever care as much as you do. <p><strong><a href="http://nataliejillfitness.com/you-make-your-own-luck/">Take accountability</a> and create solutions:</strong> <p><strong>Solutions:</strong> Workout, eat better, learn what will work for you. If you want to feel loved and wanted, then love yourself first. If you want more money then find a way to EARN it. If you want to achieve your <a href="http://nataliejillfitness.com/accomplish_your_goals/">goals</a> then take the first step already and do something that involves moving towards your goals! If you are waiting for your strengths to be “discovered” then you will be waiting forever. <p><strong>Change:</strong> If you need to get out of a <a href="http://nataliejillfitness.com/you-make-your-own-luck/">bad situation</a> stop waiting for someone to rescue you and make the first step towards <img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="runner in red" alt="" align="right" src="http://nataliejillfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/runner-in-red-300x226.jpg" width="300" height="226">saving yourself. Workout, <a href="http://nataliejillfitness.com/eat-healthy/">eat better</a>, learn what will work for you. Work hard, work smart, toot your own horn. Become a large fish in a small pond and SELL your own strengths to others. <p><strong>It is all you</strong>: If you want something to change, YOU need to do something about it. If you want to get something done, YOU need to do it. If you want something better to happen for YOUR life, then YOU need to make that happen. <p><strong>Accountability: </strong>It is no one else’s fault. It is no one else’s job to fix you. No one will ever care as much about your goals as you should. Stop blaming. Stop making excuses. Create solutions. Start taking accountability. Get to work. YOUR life depends on it… <p>-<a href="http://nataliejillfitness.com/about/">Natalie Jill</a></p></blockquote> <p> </p> <p>Please take time to check out Natalie’s entire <a href="http://nataliejillfitness.com/excuses-or-solutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=excuses-or-solutions">website</a> :)</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Peace, Love and Happy Blogging</p> <p>M</p> Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-45883429749341608122012-01-15T23:24:00.000-05:002012-01-15T23:24:54.288-05:00Fat So Sarah: A Weight Loss journey: Fat So Sarah Giveaway<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Sarah at Fat So Sarah is doing a Jillian Michaels Giveaway you should totally check out! </div><br />
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M</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-20289608296324885832012-01-13T17:44:00.001-05:002012-01-13T17:44:11.539-05:00Chobani Giveaway Winner!<p> </p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-C7F-ieMNrIE/TxCzfmE-BZI/AAAAAAAABBo/_xDAW5TTAeg/s1600-h/chobani_with_greeklogo_wtag_far131%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="chobani_with_greeklogo_wtag_far131" border="0" alt="chobani_with_greeklogo_wtag_far131" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PrPHJsS_koo/TxCzh7rugMI/AAAAAAAABBw/6iFtO4IUDjM/chobani_with_greeklogo_wtag_far131_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="507" height="215"></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cwiobZQ50lI/TxCzlIpKSTI/AAAAAAAABB4/AMzSRQPGYEk/s1600-h/chobani1%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="chobani1" border="0" alt="chobani1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jlzyIgWJ9Tg/TxCzncygMVI/AAAAAAAABCA/MtwgzQcQSpI/chobani1_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="462" height="231"></a> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Thanks to everyone who entered! And the winner is….</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5nqiFelo1vk/TxCzoT-MYrI/AAAAAAAABCI/ZTxEYWF5Fw4/s1600-h/chobani%252520winner%25255B10%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="chobani winner" border="0" alt="chobani winner" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2_R6HkT1E2g/TxCzqepUCnI/AAAAAAAABCQ/hnG5Lusvp3g/chobani%252520winner_thumb%25255B8%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="242" height="273"></a> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-voKvn4zjvLQ/TxCzsDT0teI/AAAAAAAABCY/2GjhxcA3txo/s1600-h/winner%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="winner" border="0" alt="winner" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dFu1X8yCbdY/TxCzudQDWcI/AAAAAAAABCg/_rEd9FnVUeY/winner_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="547" height="161"></a> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Elizabeth I will email you to let you know you have won and let <a href="www.chobani.com">Chobani</a> know so that you can get your yummy prize!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">A big thank you to <a href="www.chobani.com">Chobani</a> for this opportunity. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">Peace, Love and Happy Blogging </p> <p align="left">M</p> Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194319546293927887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182466651490949460.post-87849386862883316092012-01-12T16:14:00.000-05:002012-01-12T16:14:01.721-05:00Fighting for ME!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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</div><div align="left">Chalene Johnson posted this on facebook yesterday and it kind of woke me up. It reminded me why I'm working so hard. In case you didn't know I recently decided to take a break from school and get back into the work force. This decision was not received well by all of those close to me. Some chose to see this as me giving up or not sticking with something. This was not the case. This was a very hard decision for me, the last year and a half in school has been nothing short of a disaster. It’s really hard to admit that but well, it is what it is at this point. The loss of my father left me feeling very isolated and alone. I have fought depression harder in this past year and a half than ever before . Thankfully, with the help of friends, a therapist and the right medications, I have have finally come out of that deep dark place. In all honesty most people had no idea I was that depressed or even depressed at all. I’m a champion at hiding my feelings. The truth is they have no idea how lucky I am to still be here today. I teetered very far over that edge and somehow just at the last moment managed to pull back, asking for help. I feel like I have undergone a major transformation from last October until now. </div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">Because I had shut myself off so much not everyone knew this change was going on. I was judged for who I was, not who I am becoming, by some. My decision to leave school was hard, but it came down to what was right for me, not what everyone else thought was right for me. I am not giving up on school. I plan on starting back in the fall with one class online. I will still finish and reach that goal, it will just take a bit longer. In the mean time it’s time for me to get back into the workforce. Once I made the decision about school I immediately began filling out job applications like a mad woman. When I say I was filling out applications I mean with a vengeance. In this last month I have filled out literally hundreds of applications. Everything from Walmart to really BIG substantial jobs. While I have had a lot of activity and several interviews, alas I still am part of the unemployed. </div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">The good news is that the resume hits I have gotten here recently and interviewed for are for AWESOME positions. I should know about one, maybe 2 big opportunities next week! I’m nervous and excited all at one time. You see along with depression came a lack of self confidence. Thankfully I feel this coming back over these last few months. I feel like ME again. Finally! </div><div align="left"><br />
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