Happy Friday.

I really don't have very much more to say than that--Happy Friday. I'm so glad the weekend is here...I feel like I need a ton of rest after this week at work...it was H E L L. =P

I'm in a MOOD!

Man, I must have woken up on the "bitchy" side of the bed this morning because I'm in a mood today. It could be that, or the fact that this morning I have gotten question after question from students and I feel as though they're all retarded--I have to say I'm dumbfounded. I'm far from genius, but I don't remember ever asking the questions that I'm getting now when I was in school. I went to college...they gave me a catalog...told me to hold on to it for 4 years and follow the requirements and read it--so I did! IMAGINE THAT. Are we facing the decline of civilization already? I mean as the years go by and I see new students come in quarter after quarter it seems as though the overall I.Q. is dropping. (Okay, now let me mention that every now and then I get an exceptional student who is very well prepared and has great questions). However for the most part, they are unprepared. I'm not happy, but I think it's just my mood...but I swear if I get one more question like, "Can I walk from point A to point B in 10 minutes?" I'm seriously going to say, "I don't know. Why the eff don't you go time it yourself." I mean seems logical doesn't it? DUUUUUUDE.

I Did It Again!

I'm so proud of myself, I worked out again today! I got an email at work that some of the Advisors were going to get together at a place on campus and hang out. I went for a bit and some of them began to buy beer. I was so tempted to buy a glass after a long week at work, but knowing that I was going to come home and do a cardio workout, I thought it not a wise choice; instead I opted for a nice cup of cold, iced water! I drank it and talked and then left because I had to catch my vanpool. All week the van had been picking me up at 4:45...and of course on the day I decide to take my time walking to the pick up spot...there they are waiting for me. F word. Oh well. We get to the Park and Ride Lot at 5:25PM and I walk quickly to my car--I'm dying to pee! I drive home to my apartment in a mad rush...I have to pee so bad my stomach is hurting. I get home, I pee--my FI hands me a protein bar and says, "eat it, wait 15 minutes and then work out." Great idea, I think, as I open the wrapper and eat it. It fills me so that I'm not hungry, but I'm not stuffed and uncomfortable to work out. Chalene and I meet again only this time for Turbo Jam Cardio Party. YEA BABY--she kicks my butt and I kick my own. When she tells me not to give up, I don't. I've started this...and I'm determined not to stop. :D

Finally

So yesterday I finally worked out with the help and motivation from my fiancé. I didn't want to. I felt yucky and fat and I was tired as usual. He urged me to do it and it really motivated me. So, I put on my workout clothes and waddled to the living room. I worked out to Turbo Jam and Chalene Johnson's Turbo Sculpt and then I remembered why I had purchased the workout to begin with. The music was good and she comes across as such a REAL person. When you feel the burn, you know she's feelin the burn too and she motivates you with that, "I know it hurts, but you can do it...the more you put into it, the more you get out if it" type thing. She joked a couple of times and it made me laugh. I love this workout, because I love to dance and the workouts are paired with really cool dance music. I want to work out again tonight...but we'll see how that goes. However unmotivated I am, I have to highly recommend this workout. Chalene rocks!

Whack Attack

Is it going around or something? I've been so tired lately it's ridiculous. A day or two ago I fell asleep on the couch at like 7:40PM, no joke. I've been trying to work out, but I feel tired all the time and all I want to do is sleep. Is it the weather? What the hell is going on? I'm 26 years old, not 60...never mind, I know some 60 year olds that are more active than me. Weight is a new issue for me. Most of my life I've been pretty lean. When I graduated high school I weighed a mere 90 lbs and I remember wishing and hoping and praying for curves. I was literally skin and bones. Granted, I was a runner, but still. I don't remember enjoying food then as much as I do now (which I'm sure is a definite culprit). My first two years in college I managed to get up to 115 and couldn't believe how much weight I had gained. But I was starting to fill out my clothes and I remember being so happy. When I graduated I was at about 125--in my mind, the perfect weight for me. Flash forward to today...4 years after college graduation and I'm teetering on 145-150. Holy crap. For a 5'3" shorty mcmuffin, that's too much--in my opinion. The weight seems to be concentrated around my stomach and my thighs. ARRG. I know I can be dedicated to work out...but it's like life keeps getting in the way. STOP IT LIFE, I need to be fit--I'm in my mid 20's aren't I supposed to love my friggin body right now? This is WHACK ATTACK SON. Nuff said.

I Love FOOD!

Yesterday my wonderful fiancé took me out to eat dinner. He had been raving about this place that he had eaten at with a co-worker and he really wanted to take me there. All I have to say is OMG. This place has the best freaking food! It's called Fresca's Mexican Grill and the food is absolutely to die for. They have this delicious veggie wrap with black beans, rice, salsa, cheese and this awesome sauce. Both of us had that last night and it was soooo good. I highly suggest visiting the website and going to eat there...best damn Mexican food I've had in a long time! :D YAY for Edgar finding out about it! WOOHOO!

Books I Devoured in Middle School

For some odd reason I was thinking about books today. There are a couple of books that I read back when I was in junior high that to this day, I will not get rid off. They are books that created vivid images in my head that I can still remember to this day...books that conjured up feelings and took me to a different world when I no longer wanted to be in my own. My most favorite book is called "Winter of Fire" and it's by Sherryl Jordan.



Link to Amazon for Winter of Fire.

I also vividly remember reading the Midnight Secrets Series by Ryp. It's a bit of a morbid fiction romance, but boy it sure did keep me enthralled when I was in junior high. I have not read the books for a while, and am not too sure if they would capture my attention again--but like I said above, they helped me escape to a magical place when I was younger and hence will forever remain in a special place in my heart and mind.

The Temptation (Midnight Secrets No.1)



The Thrill (Midnight Secrets No. 2)



The Fury (Midnight Secrets No. 3)

Just thought I'd share. :)