this month

N---no more 42" TV. For those who didn't hear, we got robbed earlier this month. They took the TV, both Katy and I's laptops, the Wii, and my camera. They ransacked both of our closets, but didn't take anything else. Except for my Lord of the Rings boxed set of DVDs. Can you say random? I've been working on filling out the paperwork for my insurance so I can get a check to go replace everything. In the meantime, I have no computer at home (so I can't update as often as I want to, and have realized how much time I waste online...) and have my parent's old 19" TV hooked up to my satellite box.

O---old pictures. I've been working on updating some scrapbooks as Christmas presents. It's been fun to look back at old pictures and remember things that have happened.

V---varying weather. Seriously, Mother Nature can NOT make up her mind! One day it's 72, the next it's 64, then it will be 80. Make up your mind!!

E---"ersity of Pho." I got to work one morning and part of the University of Phoenix sign on the building was burned out. All it said was "ersity of Pho." It made me laugh. Speaking of work...I was offered a new position last week and will begin training next week! Instead of being a Financial Aid Advisor, working directly with students, I am going to be on the operations side, processing financial aid applications. I'm really excited for the change, and I can't help feeling that this is just another indication that I am on the right track as far as my education and future career plans go. Hopefully this new position will let me be able to keep my job while going to school full time next Fall.

M---myfitnesspal.com. This is my new favorite website. It's free and it's awesome! You sign up and it tells you how many calories you need each day based on what you weigh currently and what your fitness/weightloss goals are, then you log all the food you eat each day and it tracks your progres. I love it!

B---Breaking Dawn pt 1. Hated it. SOOOO cheesy. Seriously, some books should NOT be made into movies.

E---Esposito. I fell in love with him last night and want him to hold me at night. (He's a character on the show Castle).

R---Repeat. Taylor Swift's Speak Now CD has been on repeat in my car all month. For some reason I can't get enough of those songs which is kind of funny because I didn't like that album at all when it first came out. There is one song in particular that I especially love right now and which gives me writing inspiration every time I hear it....

what is it about a jerkin?

So...there's this new show on ABC called "Once Upon A Time." Betcha you can figure out what's it's about, right? Yep. Fairy tale stuff. It centers around Snow White and her Prince Charming (who's name, we found out last night, is James). Josh Dallas (the actor who plays James) is just so dreamy! Last night I fell in love.

I hate to admit it, but...Phillip might have some competition now when it comes to my favorite Prince. What is it about a man in a flowey shirt, a leather jerkin, and big sword???

*swoon*

30 day challenge - Day 2

Day 2: A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest:

My BFF Kristy. Our frienship started when our Mom's started carpooling to seminary when we were 14 and the rest is history! She's my story fairy, and I'm not sure how I would have made it this long without her. She's the only one who gets me and allows me to completely be myself. I love going on vacation adventures with her (even if all we do is read in bed or sleep in all weekend)!

30 day challenge - Day 1

I've had a few friends who are doing this 30 day challenge on Facebook. I thought it was a good "family history" thing, so I've decided to do mine here, on my blog, since this is my journal.

Day 1: A picture of yourself with ten facts

#1. I hate seafood

#2. I have never been kissed

#3. I like driving barefoot

#4. Sometimes I hear voices in my head

#5. I still love NSYNC and Backstreet Boys

#6. I've never had a cavity

#7. I spend an exorbitant amount of time reading

#8. My dream is to be able to walk into a bookstore and see MY book on a shelf

#9. I love to cook/bake and try out new recipes

#10. Sometimes I contemplate running away

doppleganger

I think my dad looks like John Ratzenberger. What do you think?

Dad:

John:

36 weeks

In 36 weeks I will be 30 years old.

*cue emotional breakdown*

I've decided to do a 36 weeks challenge. If I'm going to be old, I want to at least look good. Here's the plan:

No sugar

Walk 30 minutes a day at work during lunch

Follow food-combining eating plan (basically LOTS of vegetables)

The goal: lose 2-4 pounds per week.