Oh no. I don't want to be here right now, reporting how I did last week. I'd rather hide under the covers. I'm so embarrassed. If you haven't figured it out yet, I did horribly. I really did try, which probably helped keep me at "horrible" instead of "giving up now." But, I really messed … Continue reading My Weight Loss Journey: Week 3
A step by step guide to finally get rid of that ugly brass hardware in your house without spending a ton of money. When we bought our house, I really fell in love with some of the details the previous owners put into it; the great crown molding, the built in bookshelves and the gorgeous … Continue reading How To Spray Paint Your Existing Hardware To Save A Ton Of Money
Sorry for the late post. I just didn't have time yesterday, being on vacation and trying to get settled in our rental house. What a hard week. I'm so glad it's over. We were busy preparing for vacation so trying to find time to cook healthy and workout was tough. Here's a look at how … Continue reading My Weight Loss Journey: Week 2
An In-Depth Guide for Beginners As Told By An Amateur I've always been interested in photography. But, in the past, I've had a hard time putting in the time required to develop my skills. Once my son was born I really wanted to start focusing more on my technical skills behind the camera. Talk … Continue reading Create Your Own DIY Cake Smash Photo Shoot
My husband and I honeymooned in Maui in 2016. During our stay, we ventured up 10,000 feet to the summit of Haleakala to watch the sunrise. Unfortunately, the sunrise pictures didn't come out very well. But, on a whim, we did stop at the Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm on our way down the summit and … Continue reading Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm-Kula, HI
I've always wanted a garden. I'd daydream that when I finally became a homeowner I would plant this massive vegetable garden that would supply me with all the veggies I could ever hope to eat. I am finally a homeowner but our new backyard is much smaller than I dreamed so a vegetable garden is … Continue reading How Not To Garden: Container Herbs I
One week down and one to go. Wait, one? Did I say that right? Yup, I sure did. I do much better in denial. If I were to admit to myself how many weeks I really have left... No, it's better for me to take it one week at a time. So, how'd I do? … Continue reading My Weight Loss Journey: Week 1
In the few weeks following your first birthday I've been thinking about how bitter sweet this year has been. How I've never had a better or harder one. It's amazing how in such a short time you've changed so many times. Over and over. Just when I feel like I … Continue reading The Fastest Year of My Life
Well, it's tomorrow. And, how did I do? I managed to stick to my diet and workout plan. Yay me! And I'm not being sarcastic when I say that this time. See how I did below: Starting Stats Weigh-in day is Monday. I try to weight under the same circumstances every time, i.e., no/similar clothes, … Continue reading My Weight Loss Journey: Starting Line
I'm literally out of breath as I type this. I just got done with one of my sporadic workouts. Yay me! But, not really. I'm so freaking sick of hearing myself say, "Damn, I messed up again. Oh well. I'll get back on track tomorrow."
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