Want.

Anxious for it all to happen. I want it now. Not later. Not someday. But right now.

Things That Make You Go "Hmmmm"

Questions of the day for you to ponder.

Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?

Also, why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?

With love!

Fitness is a Fit-Mess

So, as you should know by now, my Hawaii vacation is quickly approaching. I recently have been going through some woe-is-me moments as life as been throwing some curve-balls my way. Long story short, I have been comfort eating like crazy. That, combined with my reasonably sedentary lifestyle has meant my putting on a little weight. Now wait, I understand- I am not fat. I have no illusions of my body weight. But, 10 pounds on a small package shows. It made my clothes uncomfortable, and my self esteem took a serious hit.

I have decided to begin working out.

Anyone who knows me knows that I have said I was going to do this about eleventy-billion times over. But this time, I mean it.

Sure sure sure, "if you want to lose weight for Hawaii you should have started months ago." But here's the thing- I am kicking my own butt! I haven't had midnight snacks in a couple of days, and only 2 meals a day (plus a small meal around lunchtime,) and a couple bottles of water daily. (Which is a huge improvement over my couple bottles a month.) Plus, I am working out every day with a couple of DVDs I bought.

Also just to note- I figure that even if I don't lose any weight or tone anything up, I will feel better about myself by the time I am there, and I will be in better shape for all the swimming and hiking and surfing I'll be doing! :)

This is day 2.

Yesterday, day 1 was a bit of a disappointment. The DVD I bought is amazing. So amazing that I can't get through it. It's circuit training by Jillian Michaels. And whoa, I knew I was out of shape- but this video made me realize HOW out of shape I am. Let's just say my body was shaking and I physically could not continue the video.

So today, day 2: Leslie Sansone's 3 Fast Miles. Also amazing. But I decided not to kill myself. I participated for one mile. It made me feel really good! My sore muscles from yesterday loosened up and I got some much needed oxygen.

I intend on alternating DVD's every day. Tomorrow will be back to the first DVD (wish me luck!) and then the next day I am going to walk 2 miles. By the weekend I hope to do all 3!

The final odd day of the "week" will be a yoga/pilates DVD to stretch my muscles after my difficult week of torturing myself!

Okay, I am going to go eat a healthy meal (small baked potato with minimal amounts of spread, and grilled chicken breast :) )

With love!

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things.

Some of my favorite things.

Selling something off my Etsy page- it's really exciting to know someone will own and love my work.
Listening to my boyfriend play guitar.
Seeing flowers coming out early- they want spring as much as I do.
Girl scout cookies.
Socks- pretty soon I am going to need to re-up on some socks.
Spring cleaning- out with the old! Rid myself of clutter!
Antique stores.

My Very Own Etsy Page!

It's official! I have opened up an Etsy seller's page! Go check it out! Tell your friends! Plus I have a MULTITUDE of other photos that are ready to sell too, so if you want some more variety or have a question about if I have something more specific (certain color flowers, black and white vs color, varying contrast) let me know! I can customize and then post for you to purchase! Also, quantities listed say only one- but if it sells, another will be put up in it's place!
Thanks for your interest!
Please go look!
I'm quite proud :)
With love!

PS- I am being featured in THREE different hand selected collections, too! :)
Bits of Blue, I Am a Traveling Man & Brighten Your Day


Heck yes! Feel free to praise me for a job well done :)

Song of Today

Almost 6 months later and I almost always have a "song of the day" from my loverly boyfriend. Sometimes I take the reins and pick a song myself, but mostly it has been him. I wish now that I had written them down along the way because that would make a really cool set of CDs after the first year to walk down memory lane to. But, I didn't do that, so I can't cry over spilled milk. Meanwhile, the entire reason I am writing this down is because I received a particularly wonderful one today, and I wanted to share it with everyone.


"Change The World" by Finger Eleven

I just want the best for you girl
But I don't think I really know
what that means
I know you bring the best out of me
and I know you're sick
of abstract things
But time has been kind
in a weird kind of way
Cause I've been waiting for this feeling to leave
If I can hold onto this feeling this long
Maybe I can get you to hold me

Don't you believe, girl
You'll change the world
At least you changed the world for me

I won't be sorry if you leave me girl
Cause I'm the world's biggest fan of clich©s
I'll set you free then I'll love like I'm not
Hurting in the world's worst ways

But I don't know if I can make it alone
And I don't have much more left to lose
I can't say for sure just where I'll end up
I just want to end up there with you

When the darkness never ends
And my world's crashing in
And it starts to turn again
Will you believe?

When I won't get over you
And my world splits in two
When I just can't make it through
Will you believe?




Hope you enjoyed!
With love.

Found this- I totally agree, Women's movement.

Because a woman’s work is never done.
and is underpaid, or unpaid, or boring, or repetitious,
and we’re the first to get fired,
and what we look like is more important than what we do.
And if we get raped its our fault
and if we get beaten we must have provoked it
and if we raise our voices we’re nagging bitches
and if we enjoy sex we’re nymphos
and if we don’t we’re frigid
and if we love women it’s because we can’t get a real man
and if we ask our doctor too many questions we’re neurotic or pushy
and if we expect childcare we’re selfish
and if we stand up for our rights we’re aggressive and un-feminine
and if we don’t we’re typical weak females
and if we want to get married we’re out to trap a man
and if we don’t we’re unnatural
and because we still can’t get an adequate, safe contraceptive, but men can walk on the moon
and if we can’t cope or don’t want a pregnancy we’re made to feel guilty about abortion
and for lots and lots of other reasons
we are part of the women’s liberation movement.

- Joyce Stevens, International Woman’s Day, 1975.