Where does time go?
04 Jun 2011 Leave a Comment
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It seems like time is just flying by these days. I swear I blinked and the month of May was gone!
So far, I have yet to start my BFL challenge. I am a person made up entirely of my excuses and I simply cannot focus on what I want to accomplish. I tell myself I want to do these things, why can’t I get them done, what is really holding me back? Probably nothing important, just a bunch of lame excuses.
Before when I wanted to start a BFL challenge it was simply to build strength and tone up. Now that there is a new boy in my life (I am not quite ready to share those details just yet), I have another reason. In the past two months I have gained roughly 11 pounds. HOLY CRAP. Man, I can feel it too. I feel uncomfortable and bloated…… I feel like ASS. I am also quite certain my ass is going to start needing its own zip code. What is it about dating someone new, all those fuzzy feelings, that make me want to eat like a 12 year old boy? I think I need BFL to drop this weight. It honestly has nothing to do with physical appearance (seriously this guy makes me feel BEAUTIFUL…). It has everything to do with feeling tired and sluggish and dammit I can’t afford to go buy new jeans. I hope with this new found motivation to feel better and the teeny tiny size of my income, that I will be able to follow through with the program. Wish me luck people, I am officially on a mission.
That dancing show……
02 May 2011 Leave a Comment
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I really love to watch Dancing with the Stars. Its the only show I make plans to watch and I just can’t look away! Maybe because I am a terrible dancer and can sympathize with the awful ones and be secretly jealous and in awe of the good ones.
If you watch the show, who do you want to win it all? I am really loving Hines Ward. He just looks like he is having a really good time and you can really see him getting better each week
Trying to Catch a Break
27 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
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It seems just when I am starting to get things in order, things fall back apart.
On Easter Sunday my Grandpa on my mothers side passed away at 88. We went to see him the night before and by the next morning he had died. It has been an emotional week to say the least. It also saddens me that parts of my family only get together when something tragic happens. But let’s not get into that.
What I am happy about is to see my sister, even though the circumstances suck. She is coming in for the funeral. I only get to see her maybe 3 times a year because she lives all the way in dallas.
And theres my car. The repairs on my car have been insane. I feel so fortunate to get that sizeable bonus at work to cover the costs but I had really been hoping to use that money to move out of my fathers house. Hopefully the last of the repairs will the ones today. I cannot wait to have my car back.
So thats basically what has been going on with me. I had every intention of really going for the BFL program but life has just been getting in the way. When I am stressed I want to sleep, eat or cry. I need to learn to channel all that into something positive for myself. For instance, since they built a new LA Fitness near me, I decided to check it on yesterday morning. I used the elliptical and stair climber and then did a short upper body lifting session and it was glorious. I felt stress free afterwards. The hardest past is just getting there.
Hope your Easter was better than mine!
XOXO,
Veronica
Random thoughts at the gym
18 Apr 2011 2 Comments
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1. Am I completely under dressed? Did someone forget to send me the memo that I should have been wearing raccoon eye shadow and all my gold jewlery? Darn it!
2. Could I be midly obssesed with Bikram Yoga? I seriously think about it the entire time I am working out and about how sore it makes my arms.
3. High Impact sports really mess me up. Every injury I’ve had in the past couple of years have been a result of running or soccer.
4. When is too soon to start dating again after a breakup?
5. Will anyway think I’m crazy for playing Angry Birds on my phone? Am I even coordinated enough to pull that off?
6. Moving back in with your parents is rough. I love them, but it is rough.
7. Why is Senor Taco the chiuaua obssessed with a big boxer named Sadie. Why can’t he pick a women more his own size?
8. I wonder how many people in this room filed their taxes on time? I know I did. Why were they due on the 18th instead of the 15th?
Yes I know, random
ABC’s
13 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
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F. Favorite Color: Green
G. Gold or Silver: Silver or White Gold
H. Height: Close to 5’3″
I. Instruments You Played: Clarinet, French Horn and wait for it….the Kazoo!
J. Job Title: The person who pays you fools
M. Mom’s Name: Ana
N. Nicknames: Vero,Miss Vee, Vee Vee, Sweet Vee, Vee Money
P. Pet Peeves: People who talk over you, people who chew with their mouth open, people who are late!
Q. Quote From a Movie: “You have the voice of an angel. Its like a combonation of Fergie and Jesus” – Stepbrothers…..not my favorite movie but the first thing I thought of.
S. Siblings: One older sister Susie.
T. Time You Wake Up: You really want to know? 3:30am. Its painful just to type it!
U. Underwear: Yes
V. Vegetables You Don’t Like: Tomatoes
W. What Makes You Run Late: Usually the fault of someone else. I’m always early, sometimes way too early. I annoy myself.
X. X-Rays You’ve Had: Alot, probably can’t remember them all. The most recent was on
Z. Zoo Animal Favorites: Everything. I love the zoo
New Shoes
13 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
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You know how I deal with feet issues? New Shoes and Pedicures!
Green is my favorite color. I’m not completely sold on the dark grey/blackish body of the shoes, but man they are comfy!
XOXO,
Veronica
Race for the Cure 2011
11 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
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I may have shared this before but my grandmother on dads side is a breast cancer survivor so its an important thing for us to participate in this event. I love how so many people come together for such a worthwhile cause.
The original plan was that I was going to run the event but due to some on going injury issues, I ended up walk with myfamily.
XOXO,
Veronica
A Tale of My Foot….again…..
07 Apr 2011 1 Comment
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I could easily be the most accident prone person I know.
On Friday, I had quite the experience at Urgent Care. You see, I am terrified of doctors, hospitals, needles, wheelchairs, hospital gowns……you name it. But the thing was, I had to go. I’d been putting it off for way to long.
My poor foot has been killing me for a week and I the only thing I can think of that may have caused it was my soccer game on Sunday. Maybe I stepped wrong or someone kicked me???? I don’t remember any of those things happening.
As much as I had been trying to stay off it, ice it and elevate nothing was working. Everytime I would step down, pain would shoot through my leg like I was being stabbed with a dull butter knife. Ouch. If you looked at my foot, there was no swelling, no bruising…nada. I had a feeling if I went to the doctor he would tell me to ice, elevate and rest it so I put off going.
At work, the guys were scaring me with tales of fractures, heel spurs….the whole bit. So Friday I left work early and dragged my self to Urgent Care. Where I sat for almost 3 hours waiting to be seen. That is a long time, right? I knew that if I left, I wouldn’t go back. So I waited and waited and waited……..and waited until the doctor finally saw me.
Some poking, prodding, walking around and X-Rays later the doctor informed that I probably just had a slight strain and to, you guessed it, ice, elevate and rest my foot. I am embarrassed to say that while waiting to get my x-rays, I burst into tears and was never able to get it back together for the rest of the appointment. Very, very embarrassing.
The good news is my foot is not going to fall off and I am happy to report I am almost able to walk around like a normal person, almost.
I say that because when I got home from the doctor, I fell UP the stairs at my house. Imagine having to go back to Urgent Care in the same day? I’m a dumbass.
In other news, I am starting Body for Life on Sunday (yes, I realize that’s my cheat day). I want to build up my strength and really need to start eating better.
In honor of my new endeavor I purchased a new lunch bag:
I realize it looks like a carry on bag but I’m at my desk by 6am and usually eat my breakfast and lunch at work. Plus I’ll be packing snacks and I carry two 32oz water jugs everywhere (I work at a Mine, they say the water is drinkable but I have my doubts!).
Um, clearly not BFL approved but clearly delicious.
Now I’m off to go get my car looked at again. The poor thing was out of commission and then it wasn’t and now it is and now I need the brakes down too. Luckily I have a hook up with a mechanic so money out of pocket has been minimal
Life is Hard Sometimes.
31 Mar 2011 3 Comments
Where have I been? Well, let me tell you. In the past few months my boyfriend and I have broken up and I uprooted my life and moved in with my dad. I won’t go into the details of the breakup but I will tell you this. Moving back in with your family at 27 is hard stuff but I appreciate it to no end. It was actually my dads idea anyway.
(me and my awesome dad)
Even though at times I feel like a loser, I can use this time to save money and regroup. I’ll say it again, breakups are hard. Especially after 3 years and especially when you live together. Things were hard for awhile there but I am happy to report, I am finally feeling like my old self. People even say I look happy…..that hasn’t happened in awhile.
A-Ok!? I wear alot of blue…sheesh
Goodbye Coke
26 Jan 2011 1 Comment
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I have given up soda….again. I honestly think it may have stuck this time. Why? Because today I had my first Coke in a couple of weeks and I absolutely HATED the taste of it. Could this finally be the end? I hope so.
Normal blogging to resume soon.
XOXO,
Veronica
