So...I've been doing some thinking and decided it was time for me to get back on track. I really need to take some more weight off - I want to feel more like "me". Last week I took the first step & joined Weight Watchers and am attending the meetings. My friend, Traci, and I are going together so that makes it a easier. I also found out that some others are going - the more the merrier! :-) I weighed in at yesterday's meeting and had lost 8.6 pounds my first week! WooHoo! The first week is usually a bigger number so I won't continue to lose at that rate, but that was a great kick start.
When I was on WW before, I was always successful with it. It's a program that makes sense to me...I can still eat what I like, I just have to be smart about when & how much. If I want a Filet-O-Fish meal from McDonald's, I just have to save the points by making smart decisions the rest of the day (that's what I did this past week...was craving a fish sandwich so I had it). I can't do those diet where you have to deprive yourself of certain foods (which would technically mean that you should deprive yourself of those foods the rest of your life in order to keep the weight off??? No thank you!).
So...I'm on my new adventure. Now I just have to get back into the routine of working out (that's step #2).
Friday, January 18, 2008
A Sigh of Relief
Last night was my winter program, and it was such a relief to finally have it done & over with. This year was especially trying (I won't go in to the details in order to protect the guilty parties), but...it went off without a hitch, and the parents loved it. Now...I get to enjoy a 3-day weekend thanks to Martin Luther King Day. Yet another perk of being a teacher. :-)
Monday, January 14, 2008
My Heart
For some reason, God made me with a heart that's tender and very emotional. At times I've appreciated that, but at other times it's led to heartbreak & hurt. During those times, I wish I was stronger and not so emotional. But...I've also come to realize that my weaknesses have led me to be the person I am today, and I know God placed a tender heart in me for a purpose.
With that being said, I'm struggling tonight. I don't want to go into details (it's a matter of the heart), but as I was reading my book, I came across a line that pertained...while my heart may be aching or confused, I should thank God for breathing new life into it. My heart has been dormant the past several months, and the "new life" has been refreshing despite the mixed emotions.
So...at this point, I'm going to thank God. I'll thank Him for the breath of new life. I'll thank Him for giving me a tender heart. I'll thank Him for giving me great friends & family. And...I'll thank Him for giving me a sister with great advice. :-)
With that being said, I'm struggling tonight. I don't want to go into details (it's a matter of the heart), but as I was reading my book, I came across a line that pertained...while my heart may be aching or confused, I should thank God for breathing new life into it. My heart has been dormant the past several months, and the "new life" has been refreshing despite the mixed emotions.
So...at this point, I'm going to thank God. I'll thank Him for the breath of new life. I'll thank Him for giving me a tender heart. I'll thank Him for giving me great friends & family. And...I'll thank Him for giving me a sister with great advice. :-)
I'm Still Alive! :-)
My friend, Ralph, pointed out this weekend that I hadn't posted in over a week. Sorry for the lapse in information, but I've not been feeling the best so I've been taking it easy & spending quite a bit of time in bed. There's not much to tell, but just wanted to let you know I'm still here.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
New Year's Eve
I usually go home after dad's birthday, but we have a longer break this year so I decided to stay. So...dad took mom & I out for supper and then to a movie (I would not recommend "I am Legend" if you're wondering). When we got back, we watched some football & tv. They actually even stayed up 'til midnight with me! :-)
The Weather
It has been cooler, and we've had several days of rain (we actually got over an inch the other day...raised the lake approx. 6 in.). But...here's a picture of Harrison & I on one of the beautiful days. It was in the 60's, and I had to go buy a short sleeved t-shirt because I was too hot. :-) It was rough!
Lake Wylie
Saturday morning, I asked mom & dad to drive me out to Lake Wylie (one of my favorite spots to watch boats & the water). They've been telling me how much things have been affected by the drought, but I wanted to see it for myself. Here are some pictures that show what I saw.
Here's a picture that shows one of the boat launches. Normally they are bustling with activity - especially on a beautiful day like Saturday, but today they were barricaded so no one can put their boats in. They figure the lake is between 6-8 feet below the normal level.
This is a picture of some of the boat docks by T-Bones (a restaurant on the lake where you can dock your boat & go in for a great meal). If you look close you'll see how slanted the docks are because they are lying on the dirt bottom of the lake. Normally the docks are floating high on these posts.
The final picture is of some boats that have been dry docked. Many of the homes around Lake Wylie have private boat docks, but these boats are unable to move now that the water is so low.
Here's a picture that shows one of the boat launches. Normally they are bustling with activity - especially on a beautiful day like Saturday, but today they were barricaded so no one can put their boats in. They figure the lake is between 6-8 feet below the normal level.
This is a picture of some of the boat docks by T-Bones (a restaurant on the lake where you can dock your boat & go in for a great meal). If you look close you'll see how slanted the docks are because they are lying on the dirt bottom of the lake. Normally the docks are floating high on these posts.
The final picture is of some boats that have been dry docked. Many of the homes around Lake Wylie have private boat docks, but these boats are unable to move now that the water is so low.
The Next Few Days...
On the 26th, Harrison, mom & I made the 3 hr. trip down to Goose Creek, SC to pick up Maurine after she got off work that night. Before we brought her home, mom took down her Christmas tree. After the 3 hr. trip back to Charlotte, we got back to mom & dad's house around 12:45 a.m. Although we were ready for bed, the night wasn't over yet because we had to have Christmas with Maurine. :-)
Friday was dad's birthday. That morning, we got up & went to breakfast at Ihop. Harrison was so excited because he told the waitress it was papa's birthday so they came out singing & gave him a sundae. If you know my dad, you know he was less than thrilled with this, but he took it well. :-) I made us supper that night, and I made a carrot cake for his birthday treat. Marsha brought Abigail over so Maurine could see her. They also came over on Saturday, and we all went out that evening to have supper to celebrate dad's birthday.
Thinking back I can't think of anything else that happened the rest of the week, but mom & I were talking about how busy we felt we've been.
Friday was dad's birthday. That morning, we got up & went to breakfast at Ihop. Harrison was so excited because he told the waitress it was papa's birthday so they came out singing & gave him a sundae. If you know my dad, you know he was less than thrilled with this, but he took it well. :-) I made us supper that night, and I made a carrot cake for his birthday treat. Marsha brought Abigail over so Maurine could see her. They also came over on Saturday, and we all went out that evening to have supper to celebrate dad's birthday.
Thinking back I can't think of anything else that happened the rest of the week, but mom & I were talking about how busy we felt we've been.
Christmas Day
The plan was for me to sleep under the tree on Christmas Eve, but he decided we should sleep in our bed (must admit that I greatly appreciated that decision). So there I was sleeping soundly when he woke me up because it was time to get everyone up to open presents. I picked up my cell phone to check the time. Wanna guess? It was 2:30 a.m.! :-) I tried to convince him it wasn't time yet, but he was not easily convinced - I got him to watch cartoons instead (I knew he'd fall asleep). But...that meant that I had the tv on the rest of the night (evey time I tried to shut it off he would wake up) and Harrison woke me nearly every hour to see if it was time yet. :-)
I finally let him start waking everyone else up at 6:30 a.m. We had a very nice Christmas together, and Abigail loved opening her gifts. She thought the tissue paper was the best! My big gift was a digital camera & printer dock from mom & dad. I can't wait to get home & start using it (decided to not open it all up so it's be ready for the flight home).
For lunch, our friends Miguel & Norma came over, and we were able to visit with them for a while. After lunch, Marsha, Jerry & Abigail headed home because Jerry's son & daughter-in-law were coming for supper.
Later that evening, mom, dad, Harrison & I made the 90 min. drive to their house so we could see them open their gifts. Then it was the trip back home (with Harrison in tow).
Although it seemed like a very busy day, it was nice. The only thing that would have made it better would have been to have Maurine with us. Unfortunately she had to work both Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
I finally let him start waking everyone else up at 6:30 a.m. We had a very nice Christmas together, and Abigail loved opening her gifts. She thought the tissue paper was the best! My big gift was a digital camera & printer dock from mom & dad. I can't wait to get home & start using it (decided to not open it all up so it's be ready for the flight home).
For lunch, our friends Miguel & Norma came over, and we were able to visit with them for a while. After lunch, Marsha, Jerry & Abigail headed home because Jerry's son & daughter-in-law were coming for supper.
Later that evening, mom, dad, Harrison & I made the 90 min. drive to their house so we could see them open their gifts. Then it was the trip back home (with Harrison in tow).
Although it seemed like a very busy day, it was nice. The only thing that would have made it better would have been to have Maurine with us. Unfortunately she had to work both Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve
I have been trying to send some pictures from my camera, but I've been experiencing some problems. Sorry it's taken me so long, but this (and the next few that follow) will update you on how things have been going here & what we've been up to.
This picture is of Harrison, Abigail & me (AKA Aunt Chelle) on Christmas Eve at church.
Marsha, Jerry, Harrison & Abigail came to mom & dad's place on Christmas Eve so we could attend the Christmas Eve service together. It was a beautiful service, and we had a great time together.
On the way home from church, Santa made his usual phone call to my cell phone to talk to Harrison and let him know his stocking was filled. He was so excited! :-) I love being the aunt with "connections"!
That night found the girls & Harrison going to look at Christmas lights while the men stayed home (and ended up falling asleep).
This picture is of Harrison, Abigail & me (AKA Aunt Chelle) on Christmas Eve at church.
Marsha, Jerry, Harrison & Abigail came to mom & dad's place on Christmas Eve so we could attend the Christmas Eve service together. It was a beautiful service, and we had a great time together.
On the way home from church, Santa made his usual phone call to my cell phone to talk to Harrison and let him know his stocking was filled. He was so excited! :-) I love being the aunt with "connections"!
That night found the girls & Harrison going to look at Christmas lights while the men stayed home (and ended up falling asleep).
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