Chris got me into this show, so he got the first 2 seasons for Christmas, so we spent a lot of time together watching it. I love that we have something in common to take interest in.
I really like the show, and I'm sad that it's been cancelled. It had such a good message too. I don't think there are too many shows that do that. It's all about a guy who used to be a crook, just do all kinds of bad things, even as a kid. He gets hit by a car the second he wins the lottey, and in the hospital he learns about Karma. he writes a list about every single things he's done bad and the show is about him crossing everybody off his list.
I've always been a huge believer in Karma, so I make it an effort to be nice to everyone. You never know when you'd need them. In today's dog eat dog world, I'm glad there's something out there to show people to show some kindness.
I miss Earl. I wish they'd bring it back, especially with the cliff hanger they left!!!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Healthy Lifestyle
So far my New Year's Resolutions are working. I started about a week before New Year's, so it's not just a strong first 2 weeks. I have been measuring my food portions and reading up on how much you should be eating...it's disgusting how much you get served. I've lost 15 pounds since December 18th!!
I've been in school for a week and doing very well. I've been focused and knocking out a bunch of work. I'm really excited about what I'm learning as well. So far, 2010 ROCKS!!
I've been in school for a week and doing very well. I've been focused and knocking out a bunch of work. I'm really excited about what I'm learning as well. So far, 2010 ROCKS!!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
2010 resolutions
Making a resolution every year always seemed so cliche to me. It was almost an eye-roller to here the same one year after year to lose weight or get healthy. It was always a joke to see the parking lot for the gym full in January, desolate in February. But, I'm a cliche person. I too make resolutions every year, although I do try to be more specific than "be healthy" or "lose weight." Given my last weigh in with the doctor, "lose weight is a must."
I remember one year, my resolution was a bit peculiar. I was almost embarrassed to say it, but once I explained it, it was quite good. I resolved to "have clear pee." Yes, strange indeed. I had just learned the truth about water and staying hydrated. That you must keep drinking it constantly, the second your pee is yellow, or you feel thirsty, you are dehydrated. So with that odd resolution, that year I was hydrated for the most part.
2007's resolution (well, one of them. I never make just one) was to be green. I researched ways to be mor environmentally friendly. Although I never did drop off that tub to the recylers, I did learn new habits. Then moving to California helped keep me in my place, where they come to you to recycle. Although I feel guilty about that box of plastics in the dumpster, I feel much better about the water I try to conserve and the glass and plastic I DO recycle now, and the habits I try to teach to my young daughter.
After that long introduction, I think I'd better share this years resolutions, in depth of course (did you really expect a one-liner?)
#1 Form healthy habits-I don't want to propose to go to the gym and be gung ho for a few weeks then stop. I want to set up a routine that becomess habit so 2010 won't be the only healthy year. I have already set up a plan for this.
*Drink a minimum of 64 oz. of water a day.
*Stick the the proper amounts of servings a day-I bought a kitchen scale and I'm now measuring and journaling everything I eat and feel fantastic! I have dropped 10 pounds so far
*Fit at a minimum of 90 minutes of exercise a week-I am proud to say that I walked to the grocery store and back (that milk was hard on my shoulders, htough) and the video store, and done yoga with a friend so far before the new year. Luckily my best friend is unhappy with her dietary habits as well, and we are both accountable to each other.
#2 Focus on family. Pretty much since the summer, we haven't had a schedule or routine in our lives. In the last few weeks, I have gone back to basics. This year I resolve to stick to a routine, especially at bedtime, with Lexi. I vow for more family time, games and activities and whatnot in place of TV and movies, and for family dinner time at the table. I have been able to stick to these in the last few weeks, but I pray that my husband will be on board with this and support me.
What really could have been a few sentences, have filled the page with past, present and what I hope a healthy future. I am confident this will be a good year, and I am confident I will make that happen. In closing, Happy New Year, I hope it finds you "healthy, wealthy and wise."
I remember one year, my resolution was a bit peculiar. I was almost embarrassed to say it, but once I explained it, it was quite good. I resolved to "have clear pee." Yes, strange indeed. I had just learned the truth about water and staying hydrated. That you must keep drinking it constantly, the second your pee is yellow, or you feel thirsty, you are dehydrated. So with that odd resolution, that year I was hydrated for the most part.
2007's resolution (well, one of them. I never make just one) was to be green. I researched ways to be mor environmentally friendly. Although I never did drop off that tub to the recylers, I did learn new habits. Then moving to California helped keep me in my place, where they come to you to recycle. Although I feel guilty about that box of plastics in the dumpster, I feel much better about the water I try to conserve and the glass and plastic I DO recycle now, and the habits I try to teach to my young daughter.
After that long introduction, I think I'd better share this years resolutions, in depth of course (did you really expect a one-liner?)
#1 Form healthy habits-I don't want to propose to go to the gym and be gung ho for a few weeks then stop. I want to set up a routine that becomess habit so 2010 won't be the only healthy year. I have already set up a plan for this.
*Drink a minimum of 64 oz. of water a day.
*Stick the the proper amounts of servings a day-I bought a kitchen scale and I'm now measuring and journaling everything I eat and feel fantastic! I have dropped 10 pounds so far
*Fit at a minimum of 90 minutes of exercise a week-I am proud to say that I walked to the grocery store and back (that milk was hard on my shoulders, htough) and the video store, and done yoga with a friend so far before the new year. Luckily my best friend is unhappy with her dietary habits as well, and we are both accountable to each other.
#2 Focus on family. Pretty much since the summer, we haven't had a schedule or routine in our lives. In the last few weeks, I have gone back to basics. This year I resolve to stick to a routine, especially at bedtime, with Lexi. I vow for more family time, games and activities and whatnot in place of TV and movies, and for family dinner time at the table. I have been able to stick to these in the last few weeks, but I pray that my husband will be on board with this and support me.
What really could have been a few sentences, have filled the page with past, present and what I hope a healthy future. I am confident this will be a good year, and I am confident I will make that happen. In closing, Happy New Year, I hope it finds you "healthy, wealthy and wise."
New Year, New Me
When I first set out to do this blog, I had my hopes high on becoming some sort of journalist. I wanted to write about things one might read on an internet column or the likes of. With all the adversities in the way of all my dreams, my career path takes many changes in its course. It's apparent that I will not me any sort of writer. That being the case, I've joined the millions of bloggers before me and created this one. I will follow intheir footsteps and try to actively blog about what I see fit, for my own personal uses, not for any professional gain. That being said, here is the first post for 2010.
2009 was a year of firsts for me. First time for yoga, Zumba, first concerts: rock, symphonic and comedy. First hangover, second hangover....third and what I swore was the last hangover. It was a great year, and although I've been an adult to society for officially 4 years, it was a growing up experience for me. Little experiences for me all tied together to help me grow up even more and continue to find myself. The person I found was there the whole time, but was in hiding for a few years. I remember that person at 15 years old being carefree yet responsible, caring, outgoing, courageous. What put that person into hiding, I have no clue. What brought her out? I have no clue, but I love her and she's not going anywhere. 2010 is not just a new year, but it is also a new woman for Z and she is coming out strong and on top.
This year starts with a bang for me. I start a new, fast-paced degree program. Hopefully the year will be full of new experiences yet and hopefully tomorrow will always be fresh and new and exciting for me to fulfill the advantageous part of me that I want to hold on to.
2009 was a year of firsts for me. First time for yoga, Zumba, first concerts: rock, symphonic and comedy. First hangover, second hangover....third and what I swore was the last hangover. It was a great year, and although I've been an adult to society for officially 4 years, it was a growing up experience for me. Little experiences for me all tied together to help me grow up even more and continue to find myself. The person I found was there the whole time, but was in hiding for a few years. I remember that person at 15 years old being carefree yet responsible, caring, outgoing, courageous. What put that person into hiding, I have no clue. What brought her out? I have no clue, but I love her and she's not going anywhere. 2010 is not just a new year, but it is also a new woman for Z and she is coming out strong and on top.
This year starts with a bang for me. I start a new, fast-paced degree program. Hopefully the year will be full of new experiences yet and hopefully tomorrow will always be fresh and new and exciting for me to fulfill the advantageous part of me that I want to hold on to.
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