Party (!!),a sunburn and a good weigh in!

A hoy hoy!



Well, my weigh in on Saturday May 19th was sooo not cool. I was cocky, and gained 1.8. EEP!!! I didn't track, and I was stoopid about what I ate. Doh. So, this past week, i got me arse into gear! Yes, I will admit on Monday, i wasn't 100% good. I drove James to Jasper on Monday (hurrah for Long Weekends!) as he had to work there for a week (lucky). We hit A & W on our way out of Sherwood Park. MMMmmm. It was nummy! And very not good for me! Although, I do order my Sausage and Egger with no cheese. That does make a difference, believe it or not! Anyway, so we made it to Jasper with out to many problems ( I saw a moose "sleeping" on the side of the road, covered in "ketchup". I think he wasn't very comfortable when he first laid down, so he took off his head)

We got to Jasper, took a LONG deep breath of the fresh mountain air, and drove the town for a bit. then we headed south to one of our favorite places in Jasper, the Athabasca Falls. So beautiful there! We staked out a good spot, and settled in for a picnic. Now, anyone who has been to a party at my house, knows that I overdo the food. ya, we had enough for about 5 more people. We had a nice lunch: Pitas, LOTS of veggies and "low fat" potato salad. Then we parked on one end of the main drag, and walked ALL the way down, and ALL the way back. That was about 1.5 hours of walking! SWEET! For the rest of the week, I was super good, and it paid off! Lost 3 pounds this week! Total down is now: 102.8! Sweeeeet! Still wanting to lose another 7.2 pounds....security.

After weigh in on Saturday, I cooked a yummy breakbast for James and I, and did a little work around the house. I decided to take advantage of the GORGEOUS weather, and sit outside with a book. Threw on some shorts and a halter top, and went out to bake! I tried to read, really, I did, but the sun was so soothing, I ended up dozing. James would come out and check on me every once in a while, to make sure I wasn't burning.....no burn, no burn, no burn........uh, I think you might be getting a little pink. By this time it was too late. I have the funkiest tan line. I was wearing a regular bra with my halter top, so my shoulders look funny, but the best part is my chest. I was wearing a necklace. I now have the chain and the heart charm shaped on me. Cute. Makes for a good conversation starter.............

And it was! Went to Cindy's parents house out by Devon to celebrate her birthday, and had a blast! I swear, I have more fun, and entertain more people when I am sober. I have no inibitions, and really don't care if I look like an idiot. I look like one if I try to be, or not. lol
The only bad things about the party......the dope smokers (James and I were sitting down wind) and the awkwardness from being around 2 certian people. Hmmm I wonder who I am talking about..............
My sunburn was one "hot" topic that night! Everyone had a good laugh over it. It was such a beautiful night, and when sitting by the fire, there were no bugs. Kudos to James for playing guitar and keeping us entertained. You did a great job, baby! Next time we go camping, we need to make sure you bring it along..........

~~AH

Evil people deserve Evil things to happen to them....

I have to send this out to all the Jackass's out there. One in particular....For my own safety, I would like to state that this is not directed at James (lol, I love you, babe), but someone else. You know who you are.......in fact, we all know who you are..........
Vows are not meant to be broken. (However, there are exceptions to the rule)You took a vow to love and honor this person. Sleeping with someone else BEFORE you marry him/her, is not honoring them. Neither is sleeping with a different person after you get married. Yes, you read that right. One affair BEFORE the wedding, and a different one AFTER!! Perhaps you need to reread the bible....."Do not commit adultery".
You were married in a church, and though I am not a religious person, I do believe that if you are married in a church, you had best be following the rules of that church.

I offer this ancient Navajo curse:

May you, stark naked, take a flying leap at a woman and hit a large cactus instead.

Lyrics..........

I had to copy these lyrics onto my page. Cheesy, I know, but I first heard this song right after I saw how good my sister looked after she hit Lifetime at Weight Watchers. It made me realize how bad i wanted it, too, and how hard I needed to work.................

Her face is a map of the world

Is a map of the world

You can see she's a beautiful girl

She's a beautiful girl

And everything around her is a silver pool of light

The people who surround her feel the benefit of it

It makes you calm

She holds you captivated in her palm

Suddenly I see

This is what I wanna be

Suddenly I see

Why the hell it means so much to me

Suddenly I see

This is what I wanna be

Suddenly I see

Why the hell it means so much to me

I feel like walking the world

Like walking the world

You can hear she's a beautiful girl

She's a beautiful girl

She fills up every corner like she's born in black and white

Makes you feel warmer when you're trying to remember

What you heard

She likes to leave you hanging on a wire

Suddenly I see

This is what I wanna be

What is with 10 years?

Ok, I am super addicted to Facebook. I have no issues admitting this. It's a fun way to kill time-FAST!!! I love looking around, checking out other peoples pics, what they are up to. The whole kit and kebang. I also signed James up on it. Goodness knows he would never do something like that. He has strange issues about stuff like that. Anyway, rarely does he log on, and check to see whats going on. As the good (read nosy...lol) wife I am, I check his site for him, and let him know what is going on. So, on Sunday night, I pop onto his site for him. *WOW* A new friend request! In the past, the friend requests have been for old school chums. Not this time. Her name was Jodi something-something. I look at James and ask him who this is. I have never seen someones eyes almost fall out of their head. I am talking eyes as open as Homer's mouth when he is going for a double Krusty burger. Now my curiosity is peaked. I ask James who this is. Well.....(insert suspenseful music here) Jodi is one of his ex's. In fact, she is 3 of them. Remember my post on his crazy ex's???? Well, Jodi is her birth name. Depending on the day and the tide, she could also be Cassandra or Lucy. Ironically, it has been 10 years since they parted ways.

10 years after breaking up with Samantha (well she was moved away from him), she showed up at his parents house. She scared the be-jeebers out of his family. Trust me, this is not an easy task.

10 years after breaking up with Mel, she calls. She had to explain to James why she treated him so "funny" after they broke up. Her new boyfriend (turned into husband-turned ex husband) was saying bad things about him, and she believed it. And told other people.

10 years after Jodi.....she found him on face book.

I had to ask who's next. I don't get mad at this (except Sam....whole other story). As a matter of fact, I think it's funny. All the ex's show up, and see how well he is doing with his life. All the ex's that he told that he would never get married, and never have children. Well, I broke him of one bad saying. Working on the other one. :D

So....Who's Next? Sounds like a game show. I should start betting some cash.

The one thing that has queered out both James and I: Jodi has 2 friends on her friends list that James knows......his ex best friend Monica and his ex Lisa. I wonder if they have ever compared notes on him....rotflmao. Monica is.....well.....from what I gather, a different person. I met her when James and I first started dating. I think it was a five minuet meeting. If that. James was very adamant about us not meeting. She meets his girlfriends, and becomes their best buddy, and if any problems arise, Monica takes the girls side. Incidentally, she is also an ex of one of the band members....and she HATES the band. Thinks Cindy is sleeping with every one. Riiiiight. Tell me ALL about it, Cin. lol

So, James and Lisa broke up ALMOST 10 years ago. When will the day come? I guess Lisa will let us know. The bets thing about all of this......his last relationship before me ended about 2 months before we started dating. (Emotionally, it was over when it began. He stopped liking her when he got to know her). So, James and I have been together for 4 and a half years. 5 and a half to go, baby, and you are home free!

At least none of the girls can feel alone in this.....they have all done it.

~Cheers~
AH

What an athlete......

Go me. I am the best athlete in the world. I should be going to the Olympics!
Riiiight.
I joined the company softball team. Nice little extra bit of exercise, plus alot of fun. I played softball alot when I was younger, so, I figure it would all come back to me. Ya, but no. First of all, I throw like a girl now. What's up with that????? I also swing the bat like a girl. I never used to be "scared" of the ball.....I'm not "scared" now.....HOWEVER (!!!!) What if? What if I am playing short stop and go for a grounder, and get whacked in the face. Receptionist with a black eye. Cute.

Growing up sucks! Being a kid, I wasn't scared of getting hit with a ball. Oh well if i was hurt. Maybe i would be able to miss some school...sweet. But, being a grown-up, I realize if I get hurt, and I can't work, bills don't get paid, responsibilities don't get taken care of. Or I suck it up and come to work hurt.....like today.

Ya, I yoinked BOTH my quad muscles yesterday. Like I said, I am the ultimate athlete. I got to the diamond a little late, so I just started stretching my COLD muscles. Great. Note to self....arrive at field EARLY to do quick run, and stretch the WARM muscles. Stretching cold muscles is the worst thing you can do.

I learned my lesson... I have a moderately sore right leg, and a dead left leg. If i need to move my leg while sitting down, the good old arms pick up the dead leg and move it. Standing up? That's fun. Picture a 90 year old women who is 9 months pregnant, trying to stand up. Thank God I have armrests on my chair. I am just so happy I sit all day. Score one for my bum! It is getting its full use today.

My lesson of the day:
Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.
~~I am stuck right between them. Talk about a being in between a pickle and a hard place.

~~Cheers~~
AH

Steak Dinner, Roses, Rainbows. What an anniversary!

What an amazing day, yesterday!
I was edgy all day; just wanted to go home and spend the night with my husband of 2 years!!!! Finally the clock moved to 5, and I bolted out the door. I went to Sobey's to pick up the final fixings for a BBQ steak dinner, and raced home to get the BBQ going. I got inside the house, and was greeted with an enormous hug, and a big kiss! As if that wasn't enough.....the kitchen was clean, and so was the living room. James told me to look at the kitchen table. There they were: One Dozen Long Stemmed Baby Pink Roses. Ahhh Heavenly!
Yesterday was by far the best BBQ day of the year. Out of of all the BBQ steaks I have done (and there are lots!!) This one was by far the best. James and I ate and ate and ate. The best compliment he gave me: "This was and $80 restaurant quality meal" --I think he married me for my BBQ skills!

After Dinner, we started tidying up the kitchen, and I noticed the rain had started. Went outside, and saw the rainbow--and then rainbows! We had a double rainbow; the main one was so brilliant that you literally could see EVERY color. Standing on our deck, we could see it end to end.

What an amazing anniversary! So far the best we've had. Cheers, baby, to this and MANY more to come. I love you, forever

~~AH

Look at all the Dylans!

I have to share the FUNNIEST story! Mom took Pam and I shopping on Saturday, to celebrate both of us reaching our goal weight. ( We've lost 168 pounds between the two of us)

So, I go over to the mall, and find them in Rickie's/Bootlegger. Dad (poor guy) was sitting outside with Tyler, looking bored to death. Dylan spent his time running back and forth, looking for us, seeing what we were trying on, and running to Dad to get some chicken.

Well, at one point, Dylan came running in, asking where his mom was. I told him that she was trying on some clothes, and showed him where she was. Well, right in between the 2 dressing rooms, was a mirror. It was a 3 piece mirror, angled to show you every side. So Dylan looks at it, goes up close, and says--in awe-- Yaya (that's me) look at all the Dylans! It's amazing!

He proceeded for the next 5 min to look at himself, and count all the Dylans. If that wasn't funny enough......

He looked to his right, and saw another Dylan, looking right at him (GASP!). He told that Dylan to quit looking at him. Then he told that Dylan to quit talking to him. have you ever seen a 3 (almost 4) year old fight with himself in a mirror? I just about died laughing! I even added a few snorts for good measure.

Hey, Dylan? You will NEVER win an argument with a 3 year old. I know, I've tried! You're the best kiddo!

~~AH

I did it, I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, it's true. I hit my goal weight.
Total pounds down...101

Thanks to EVERYONE for all the support thru this LOOOOONG journey!

Started April 15, 2006
Finished May 5, 2007

You Do NOT Have The Right To Stink!

This is a public service post, brought to you by ME!!!!!!!!!!

I am the first face you see when you walk into AMEC. I get up at 5:30 every morning, have a shower, do my hair and makeup, brush my teeth and dress nicely. I remember to deodorize every morning, and spray on a light dusting of perfume. I am ready to go. i look good (I hope) I smell good, and i have fresh minty breath. Just in case my breath might get stinky later in the day, i always have gum. I have a pack in my purse, a pack in my desk and one in the car. I'm prepared! i also carry deodorant in my car.

Ok, so I manage to smell good, and make sure my breath is ok. I know most of my friends do, too. So what is up with the rest of the world???

Yesterday, a delivery man came in to the office. I swear, the guy must have pooped in his pants. He REEKED!!!!!! I had to hide my gagging--something that is NOT that easy, btw. I also get the "old man" smell quite often, the extreme B.O case, and the "I haven't brushed my teeth in a hundred years" person. Come on. Personal hygiene is not that hard. I admit, that on occasion, I have been fairly smelly. This is when I am sicker then a dog, but I will drag my ass into the tub, and clean myself. As a plus, a steamy bubble bath makes me feel better. Again, when I had mono, and the back of my throat was black and white (not kidding on this one) i had nasty breath, and not even the strongest gum would kill it. Couldn't be helped.

One of my friends ex was a stinker. She literally had to scream at him to shower. And she is the cleanest person i know. Apparently he stained the mattress. Buddy, have some respect for others around you. maybe you can't smell yourself, but we sure can.

A lesson to all men....women have a better sense of smell then men. Did you know that? Showering is a turn on. So is deodorant, cologne, minty breath and nice finger/toenails.

Ah...Another rant. ONLY women look good with long finger nails. Long toenails on ANYONE is just nasty! If you can climb a tree with those toe-claws, cut 'em down! I'm not saying all men have to get a manicure (it would be nice), just trim them down! And by trimming, I mean use a nail clipper, not your teeth!

Please, please, please pass this along to anyone who smells. There is nothing worse then a stinky person with even stinkier breath leaning over the counter to get in your face while talking to you.

And if someone backs away from you, take the hint!

Smell ya Later
~~AH