Thursday, May 24, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Updates on Mama's Life
I made it through the first week of Summer session lol!!! 7 more weeks to go. It feels nice to be back in the school groove. It makes me use my limited time more efficiently. I made it to the gym 5x this week and got all my homework done on time and till spent time with Poops. I think that's a homerun.
Here's what is forthcoming in the next week:
Work at the library
Finish an article for an online mag I contribute to
Go to Cincinnati for makeup training with Sue Devitt on Tuesday, then do some library work from home
class Mon-Wed (1st Anatomy quiz on Monday)
Try to get at least 3 workouts in (Get Fit Club M,W)
Study for first lecture exam Tues, June 1
Leave to NYC on Thurs-stay until Monday am
So as usual another jam packed week! I'm disappointed with my weight loss progress this week. I havebeen eating too much of the wrong thing and even though I worked out pretty hard this week, I'm sure I'll be up about 2 lbs. Blah! But I am still trying to reach my goal by May 31 and it is doable! I need to get up on my ish and get it together!
Here's what is forthcoming in the next week:
Work at the library
Finish an article for an online mag I contribute to
Go to Cincinnati for makeup training with Sue Devitt on Tuesday, then do some library work from home
class Mon-Wed (1st Anatomy quiz on Monday)
Try to get at least 3 workouts in (Get Fit Club M,W)
Study for first lecture exam Tues, June 1
Leave to NYC on Thurs-stay until Monday am
So as usual another jam packed week! I'm disappointed with my weight loss progress this week. I havebeen eating too much of the wrong thing and even though I worked out pretty hard this week, I'm sure I'll be up about 2 lbs. Blah! But I am still trying to reach my goal by May 31 and it is doable! I need to get up on my ish and get it together!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Mama's Mini-Hiatus
So I am on day 2 of my self imposed mini-hiatus. I won't be blogging but once a week or so and am limiting and almost eliminating social networking until July 6! This is a tall order for me esp. since I communicate with most and so many people via social networks, but I must gets As/B this Summer.
I'm taking Psych and Sociology online and while they are not hard, require me to get things done on time and thoroughly. My focus can and will get taken away by straying to my networks. Bio will be study, memorize, read, memorize, study lol - Mom can help me study as she has taken both Anatomy and Physiology. My first quiz is coming up Monday! Wish me luck!
My goals this semester: get all As and if that doesn't work out that way...2 As and 1 B.
I am of course still on my WLJ and have lost another 3 lbs. I'm 5 lbs away from my next goal that I would like to reach by May 31. As you know my end of Summer goal is to lost 34 lbs to weigh in at 250. Wooo!
Liam is great and adjusting well to our new schedule which involves him getting to daycare around 7:45 now instead of 10! He stays until my Dad picks him up around 3pm.
I know that I have to sacrifice things I enjoy doing now to get where I want to be next year and beyond. I am truly excited about my new career. I never thought that one day I'd be a medical professional. Hell, a medical anything. But I am passionate about helping people and changing the lives of those I come in contact with.
I'm taking Psych and Sociology online and while they are not hard, require me to get things done on time and thoroughly. My focus can and will get taken away by straying to my networks. Bio will be study, memorize, read, memorize, study lol - Mom can help me study as she has taken both Anatomy and Physiology. My first quiz is coming up Monday! Wish me luck!
My goals this semester: get all As and if that doesn't work out that way...2 As and 1 B.
I am of course still on my WLJ and have lost another 3 lbs. I'm 5 lbs away from my next goal that I would like to reach by May 31. As you know my end of Summer goal is to lost 34 lbs to weigh in at 250. Wooo!
Liam is great and adjusting well to our new schedule which involves him getting to daycare around 7:45 now instead of 10! He stays until my Dad picks him up around 3pm.
I know that I have to sacrifice things I enjoy doing now to get where I want to be next year and beyond. I am truly excited about my new career. I never thought that one day I'd be a medical professional. Hell, a medical anything. But I am passionate about helping people and changing the lives of those I come in contact with.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The Hot List
I just had to let you guys get a sneak peek into the type of men I lust after lmfao! I love me some white guys as y'all know, but every now and then I'm attracted to a guy outside the norm because of his tremendous talent or hell just because he's fine as hell! :) An important thing to note is almost all these boys are Silver Foxes. I think I mean 35+ and making it look GOOD! So all you Mamas out there (and some of you boys out there too lol), this is my gift to you! Some Mother's Day eye candy! :)
Gerard Butler -he's ruggedly handsome. Has a great smile and that accent! Yesss! lol
Lenny Kravitz -I have loved Lenny for over a decade. He is so talented and handsome and that BOD! Praise the Lord, that bod! lol
Pitbull - I have been a Pitbull fan since his days back on TVT records. I love this man. He has the awesome ability to reinvent himself and come out better and stronger and he came from the 'hood and turned his life around. Plus he's got those blue eyes. AND he can rap/sing/talk in Spanish/English...Dallleeeeeeeeee! lol
Joe Maganiello (Alcide from True Blood) - lawdamercy...it should be against the Laaaaawww!!!!
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Olivier Martinez - there is something subtle sexy about Olivier. mm mm mmm lol
Gotye - he is another subtle sexy. He's a little on the slim side for me. But I like very Euro thing and as I've mentioned before I am a sucker for blue/green eyes.
Caleb Followill (singer) from Kings of Leon - he is a good ol' down home boy. Has a deep Tennessee accent, he's kind of a ginger, plays the hell out the guitar and a gritty soulful voice.I say YES! lol
Patrick Dempsey - he damn near fitty (46) but he still got it lol
Paul Walker - I've liked him for a while too. HOT DAMN! and he's a blue eyes too!
Stephen Moyer- Bill from True Blood...yep!
Alexander Skarsgard- lawd bejeebus! fine, blue eyes and bout 6'3...he's a keeper lol
Boris Kodjoe - foooiiinnneee lol
Gerard Butler -he's ruggedly handsome. Has a great smile and that accent! Yesss! lol
Lenny Kravitz -I have loved Lenny for over a decade. He is so talented and handsome and that BOD! Praise the Lord, that bod! lol
Pitbull - I have been a Pitbull fan since his days back on TVT records. I love this man. He has the awesome ability to reinvent himself and come out better and stronger and he came from the 'hood and turned his life around. Plus he's got those blue eyes. AND he can rap/sing/talk in Spanish/English...Dallleeeeeeeeee! lol
Joe Maganiello (Alcide from True Blood) - lawdamercy...it should be against the Laaaaawww!!!!
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Olivier Martinez - there is something subtle sexy about Olivier. mm mm mmm lol
Gotye - he is another subtle sexy. He's a little on the slim side for me. But I like very Euro thing and as I've mentioned before I am a sucker for blue/green eyes.
Caleb Followill (singer) from Kings of Leon - he is a good ol' down home boy. Has a deep Tennessee accent, he's kind of a ginger, plays the hell out the guitar and a gritty soulful voice.I say YES! lol
Patrick Dempsey - he damn near fitty (46) but he still got it lol
Paul Walker - I've liked him for a while too. HOT DAMN! and he's a blue eyes too!
Stephen Moyer- Bill from True Blood...yep!
Alexander Skarsgard- lawd bejeebus! fine, blue eyes and bout 6'3...he's a keeper lol
Boris Kodjoe - foooiiinnneee lol
Saturday, May 12, 2012
10 Reasons Why Motherhood Was My BEST Decision
1) I discovered love on a level I never even knew existed
2) Liam has given me the motivation push I need to be my best self. Being the only person in charge of another human's life will give you a strong push in the right direction.
3) I get to look at my beautiful creation every day. Many times in life we work so hard for things and don't get to see the spoils of our labor...I have gotten to see my "spoils" grow from a 7lb 5 oz newborn to the 42 lb hunk of man-child he is today
4) I have learned to enjoy the small moments. Prior to having Liam, my life seemed like it was so fast paced. It was mostly work and school and few drunken nights. Now I take the time to stop and look at flowers, animals, beautiful murals, children playing, dogs outside and small things I may not have otherwise noted.
5) It lit the fire under my ass to finally do something about my weight in a permanent way. I want to continue to be a lifelong example for Liam. Examples are something that are instilled by words and actions.
6) I learned how strong I really am. When I made the decision to be a single mom (because I knew his father was not right for me), I didn't know what to expect. It was scary, devastating, confusing and I wasn't sure if I could/would do it. Thanks to family and friends' support I can, I did and am still doing it.
7) Liam inspired my first company L.I.A.M. Artistry, LLC. "Life is Always Made". Without him being in my life, my vision never would have come to fruition.
8) Liam is the reason I started this blog back in 2010. I was much younger mother than I am now and was looking for a way to get back to my writing roots and meet with people and share experiences. I have successfully done that.
9) It has given me a new perspective on relationships. I don't tolerate bullshit right from the jump. I now not only have myself to consider, but also the blending and combination of THREE lives. I am much more selective and sure about what I want in my life and in our lives. No 1/2 stepping over here sir!
10) Motherhood has empowered me as a woman. I got to view my body in a new light. I created a human life. I grew a baby! How amazing is that? :) I appreciate my body. I appreciate the things it can do. It allowed me to see and experience one of God's many miracles.
To all my fellow moms out there...what about you? What has/have your kid(s) brought to your lives? What positive things has motherhood brought to your lives?
2) Liam has given me the motivation push I need to be my best self. Being the only person in charge of another human's life will give you a strong push in the right direction.
3) I get to look at my beautiful creation every day. Many times in life we work so hard for things and don't get to see the spoils of our labor...I have gotten to see my "spoils" grow from a 7lb 5 oz newborn to the 42 lb hunk of man-child he is today
4) I have learned to enjoy the small moments. Prior to having Liam, my life seemed like it was so fast paced. It was mostly work and school and few drunken nights. Now I take the time to stop and look at flowers, animals, beautiful murals, children playing, dogs outside and small things I may not have otherwise noted.
5) It lit the fire under my ass to finally do something about my weight in a permanent way. I want to continue to be a lifelong example for Liam. Examples are something that are instilled by words and actions.
6) I learned how strong I really am. When I made the decision to be a single mom (because I knew his father was not right for me), I didn't know what to expect. It was scary, devastating, confusing and I wasn't sure if I could/would do it. Thanks to family and friends' support I can, I did and am still doing it.
7) Liam inspired my first company L.I.A.M. Artistry, LLC. "Life is Always Made". Without him being in my life, my vision never would have come to fruition.
8) Liam is the reason I started this blog back in 2010. I was much younger mother than I am now and was looking for a way to get back to my writing roots and meet with people and share experiences. I have successfully done that.
9) It has given me a new perspective on relationships. I don't tolerate bullshit right from the jump. I now not only have myself to consider, but also the blending and combination of THREE lives. I am much more selective and sure about what I want in my life and in our lives. No 1/2 stepping over here sir!
10) Motherhood has empowered me as a woman. I got to view my body in a new light. I created a human life. I grew a baby! How amazing is that? :) I appreciate my body. I appreciate the things it can do. It allowed me to see and experience one of God's many miracles.
To all my fellow moms out there...what about you? What has/have your kid(s) brought to your lives? What positive things has motherhood brought to your lives?
Friday, May 11, 2012
Artists/Bands You Never Knew I Loved
Kings of Leon! - fcukin' love this band. Became a fan in 2009 when I first heard "Sex on Fire". Been a fan ever since
Lenny Kravitz!!!!! I LOVE THIS MAN. HE DOES NO WRONG IN MY EYES LOL
Gotye - recently discovered his music. A fan already!
The Script - have some amazing songs and well written
Dave Matthews Band - amazing music and lyrics.
Goo Goo Dolls - love them. There are much more than "Iris", but still an excellent song
Lady Antebellum - great country/pop group
Maroon 5 -love me some Adam Levine and the guys in the band are great musicians
No Doubt - have loved them since Tragic Kingdom. Bought that CD in the 5th grade.
Tracy Chapman
Madge! Madonna is the ish
Barenaked Ladies
Sheryl Crow
Shania Twain
More to be added...I'm all about good music no matter the genre!!!
Tracy Chapman
Madge! Madonna is the ish
Barenaked Ladies
Sheryl Crow
Shania Twain
More to be added...I'm all about good music no matter the genre!!!
Cheaters/Los Infieles
I had to make a post about this because it has been weighing heavily on my mind...some of the girls at the library and I had this discussion. One of my coworkers is in a long term relationship and still deep down believes that her boyfriend will one day cheat. The second who is younger than both of us (turning 21 in July) was in a serious relationship in her teens and was cheated on.
I'm not the type of person that believes in absolute truths when it comes to people or the common stereotypes that we as a society place on a particular sex or ethnicity. All black people are not good at sports, all Asians are not great at math, and the list goes on. With that said, I don't believe that ALL men are cheaters, but I'd be willing to bet that the percentage is somewhere in the 90s (and by 90s I mean 98% of men lol).
From personal experience, cheating was the most devastating event that has happened to me in the course of a relationship. That relationship was with Liam's father. It's not just the cheating that rips up your heart, it is the lies, the level of deception and the fact that you were not good enough to be told the truth by someone who allegedly loved you as much as you did them.
Because of this experience and several other less heart wrenching ones, I know that I can never trust anyone 100%. It's nothing personal to the next guy and it's not to say that I dont trust anyone, but it does mean that I don't think I can ever have that "Free Falling" (Tom Petty version). Cheating is a deal breaker for me every time. It just makes me wonder about this thing called love and are there really people out there with honest intentions anymore?
What do you guys think? Does every man cheat? Does every one cheat? Should cheating be something tolerated or even expected in a relationship? Is fidelity a lost art these days?
I'm not the type of person that believes in absolute truths when it comes to people or the common stereotypes that we as a society place on a particular sex or ethnicity. All black people are not good at sports, all Asians are not great at math, and the list goes on. With that said, I don't believe that ALL men are cheaters, but I'd be willing to bet that the percentage is somewhere in the 90s (and by 90s I mean 98% of men lol).
From personal experience, cheating was the most devastating event that has happened to me in the course of a relationship. That relationship was with Liam's father. It's not just the cheating that rips up your heart, it is the lies, the level of deception and the fact that you were not good enough to be told the truth by someone who allegedly loved you as much as you did them.
Because of this experience and several other less heart wrenching ones, I know that I can never trust anyone 100%. It's nothing personal to the next guy and it's not to say that I dont trust anyone, but it does mean that I don't think I can ever have that "Free Falling" (Tom Petty version). Cheating is a deal breaker for me every time. It just makes me wonder about this thing called love and are there really people out there with honest intentions anymore?
What do you guys think? Does every man cheat? Does every one cheat? Should cheating be something tolerated or even expected in a relationship? Is fidelity a lost art these days?
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