BYOC- Late Night Edition

1. Have you ever bought undies/bra/lingerie for someone else? Or has anyone ever bought them for you? How was the “experience”?

Aside from my hubby and kids......I brought lingerie for someone once.  They were having a bridal shower.  It was pretty easier.  The kinkier the better ;) 

2. Do you have an internal song you replay in your head that is just yours?

Not really!

3. I heard on the news the other day that something like 80% of people think a tan person is way sexier than “not tan”. How do you feel about that? Do you tan? Fake bake? Real sun? Or do you wear SPF 150?

 

 

 

I have never thought once or twice about tanning or people who tan.  I have gotten tans from enjoying a beachy day.

4. Do you vote in the presidential election? Do you vote based on news, family opinions or research or your gut?

I usually don't vote.  I hate political mumbo jumbo.  I think all politicians lie and I find it very hard to pick which candidate I think lied the best.  5. Repeat question: Summarize your week in real life and in blog land.

My week was hectic.  I realized that I spoil my babies too much and it has become more stressful than enjoyable.  We had sumo night on Thursday, where the kids' teachers dressed up and wrestled. Today they had I love the 80s day and all the kids looked fab!  The party for my daughter's teacher went as smoothly as 4th graders can plan a surprise party.  I enjoyed every bit of coming home at 4pm and going to bed!

Blog land has been ok! Not great but ok!

Ten Things Thursday

I am completely psyched about making it to my first TTT post. Woo Hoo!!!

1. School has started up again and I am just thrilled.  OK, I'm not!  The hubby and I both take online courses and we both agree that this semester the professors have gone bonkers.

2. So my clothes have become to big to be worn in public.  All of them!  Bras and undies too.  Just about the only thing that I can still wear are my socks.  I don't need a whole new wardrobe because I have been picking up a few things here and there but I need to buy some more new things so i can feel comfortable getting rid of the old.  I probably won't throw them away, just tuck them in a closet somewhere to compare later.

3. I NEED A SCALE!!! I have been advised to get one and I always said I wouldn't because I don't want to abuse it.  However, now is the time that I change my mind.  I thought I had lost a considerable amount of weight based on my belt and my pants loop.  When I finally got on a scale it proved me wrong and I was devastated. It felt like I had gained weight as oppose to actually not losing at all.

4. I have a love hate/relationship with muscles. I love that they burn fat and I hate that they make my weight go up. Grrrr!

5. My many roles have taken me away from ME!  I am a mother, wife, daughter, employee, student, PTA Vice President, and Learning Leader volunteer.  I am many other things but these are my EVERYDAY duties.  I never really get to do ME.  Now I am all of these things because I want to be but they add so much stress to my life.  I will now begin to seek out things that I enjoy doing minus the added stress.

6.I was spoiled by the NYC weather we had this past week.  Yesterday I looked at the temperature and it was 64 degrees.  Such a beautiful winter day!

7.  Thinking about my previous statement.......I am now fearful of global warming, the end of the world in 2012, and any other strange things that I heard about the world coming to an end. What exactly is the world coming to?

8. My kids school is having a sumo wrestling night tonight and an I Love the 80's dress down today.  I am pretty excited to see the kids get excited about their teachers rolling around in big sumo suits.  My 4th grader and her classmates decided to throw their teacher a surprise birthday party tomorrow too so I am looking forward to my day.

9.I realized that I really don't have ten interesting things to say but I sure as ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, little mayo, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, on a roll, gonna try to come up with something each week.  OK sorry about the deli order but I'm really gonna dedicate more of ME to blogging.

10. This week went by pretty fast for me and I am looking forward to a SLOW weekend!

BYOC- Bring Your Own Package!!!!

BYOC - Bring Your Own Crazy! 5 little questions we answer to give our blogging brains a break and to get to know each other better. Copy and paste to your own blog and enjoy!
1. If money and time wasn't a problem - name a place you'd go on vacation and for how long?

I would visit Turks and Caicos and i would stay there for as long as I can physically stand to. I have a bunch of other places but this stands out right now.

2. This week I had a discussion with some friends about names our children or other people we know call the "nether regions". Don't hate - it's funny. So let's share them for a laugh. Any creative words for hoohaa and tallywhacker you think we haven't heard yet?

LOL! Very strange question....My 6 year old used to call his nether region a tail until early last year. We used to call him a monkey because he was always climbing so I guess he thought he had a tail. My nine year old used to call it a cookie until she was about 4-5 yrs old. Now they both just call it their private spot.

3. Take a picture of your nails right now! Bossy, aren't I? I just had my nails done - I can't help it. I neeeed to show someone!

Not much.  Not even a manicure.  I'm a working mom, student and volunteer.  I don't bother with doing my nails unless i'm going out  or just get tired of looking at these plain hands.

 

4. Tell me about the weather right now where you are!

Cold Cold Cold!  Its 28 degrees and its trying to snow.  I'm in NYC and we have not gotten our first snowfall yet and guess what.......I'm not bothered by it!

5. Repeat question. Summarize your week in real life and blog land.

Blog land is doing pretty well. I've been reading and commenting much but I have been posting as much.  It sucks that I hand wrote a draft of Ten Things Thursday and forgot to post it.

Real life is fine.  School starts Monday so i'm getting much rest.

Weighing My Snack Options

I have found a new snack that was suggested to me and I think I love love love........

.......these are Genisoy Sweet Crisps with a Chocolate drizzle!  I am new to the soy scene and I will do my research but with 10 crisps at 90 calories.....It will work for now!

BYOC - Bring Your Own Crazy!

 

It’s Friiiiidddaayyy! That means it’s time for BYOC – Bring Your Own Crazy! A little ditty you can participate in on Fridays to get to know your fellow blogger better and to give your blogging brain a break. Copy and paste to your own blog and ENJOY!!


I finally made it on here for a Friday edition and not my own made up Monday rendition!
No theme today – just massively random!
1. Do you have a favorite traditional “birthday meal”? If yes – what is it and what is the meaning behind it?


I do not have a birthday meal however, my favorite type of food is seafood so I would love to see shrimp, lobster and/or crab on my plate.
2. If you’ve lost weight, has your style changed since you lost weight? Or what's your dream purchase when you do lose weight/hit goal?

I have lost weight but my style has not changed.  I have picked up a little shoe habit.  I am not one to where heels but I think I have found a new fond love for them.  My dream purchase just may be to own a tankini.  A bikini would be nice but that may be stretching it.
3. Pick one question of the following two to answer: Who is your favorite Muppet and why? Or who is your favorite Smurf and why?

My favorite muppet is Gonzo. He’s the one I remember laughing to because he was always doing something silly.  And who could forget a nose like that?

4. When you buy a lotion or after bath spray or body spray or candle (not perfume) – what’s the “flavor” you always find yourself loving the most?

Hands down…it has to be something with shea or cocoa butter in it.  If we start talking bath and body works then I could go on and on about favorites.
5. Repeat question. Summarize your week in real life and in blogland.

Real life has been good as I’m jump starting my regimen again…..

Blogland has definitely improved on my behalf. I’m posting more and reading more.

A mind is a terrible thing to waste.....

......because it will roam about and do what ever it wants.
Losing weight is not just about eating right and exercising.  Its also about retraining your brain to act accordingly.

That's all for now.

These Resolution Makers

I walked into the gym this morning and could not find an elliptical to ride on.  It sucked as my time wound down.  Athough I only waited for about 5 minutes, all I kept thinking was how these resolution makers are cramping my lifestyle!