As of Late

My blog reading friends, I only managed to stay off diet coke for about four days. In my defense, I had a completely acceptable reason to have it on one occasion and while I was sitting there drinking diet coke I wondered… why would I do this to myself???

Too much deprivation in life – no meat – no sugar – NO DIET COKE????!!!!

That will have to wait until I adjust to the lack of sugar. Which is going very well, by the way.

I feel like so much is changing around me, and yet nothing is changing for me. My mom and Cris are beginning a very long moving process to San Antonio. Cris got a new job and my mom has to finish teach here in Denver, hence the slow moving process.

Jeff and Jenna are moving to Cincinnati! Jenna got a promotion, she kinda a rockstar! I can’t wait to go see them. I’m thinking September-ish for a visit.

Friends are getting married, friends are moving, Caley is finally back (remember my road trip that I promised to post photos of and still haven’t).

I just feel like change happens so quickly, and yet I feel like nothing is changing for me all at the same time.

I sense that this is part of growing up.

Confession

Hey guys, sorry that I’ve practically abandoned my blog lately.

Things have been a bit busy around here and I haven’t had a lot of spare time (and by that I mean I’ve been filling all my spare time with things that keep me out of the house, my life really isn’t all that busy).

I’ve had a busy July and I can’t believe that it’s almost over!

Justin and Brooke came for a little visit at the beginning on the month. Their little baby girl is adorable and the most well behaved baby I’ve ever been around. Brooke’s Cousin Jodi came at for a visit too and we had a great time!

Check out Brooke’s blog post for all the deets.

So here’s my confession:

I’m not drinking Diet Coke anymore. I know, it’s pretty shocking.

The first day provided a mind-blowing headache and the remaining days brought some intense cravings but I’m doing just fine.

I’m also not eating sugar right now. I’m letting my body recover from all the junk I’ve been pouring into it. I’m going to take 21 days off of sugar and artificial sweetener.

I’ll keep you posted on how the next 18 days go…

I'm Obsessed

I can't get enough of this Web site right now. Just browsing through these recipes makes my mouth water.

I'm going to have to cook tonight when I get home.Mixed Greens with Herb Goat Cheese and Wildflower Honey Vinaigrette


Southwestern Salad With Cilantro Lime Vinagerette
Blueberry Lemon Surprise Muffins


Cool-Rise French Bread


I could keep going and going, but my stomach is growling at me and needs me to find something delicious!

Friday!

I need this weekend badly. With all the trips I've had lately I haven't had any time to relax. I'm looking forward to it!
I was thinking I could leave you with a few thoughts that are running through my mind:

Postcards from Yo Momma back at it again. I ran into this one this morning and LOVED it! I laughed for a good 30 seconds imaging a particular person I know saying something similar to this.
Feel… Better?

Awe don’t be sad. God didn’t give you a pretty face but he gave you big boobs and a sense of humour! Love the Mom

Stephen Strasburg - holy cow! What a debut. nuff said.
This dish looks delicious - I might have to try it out soon.

I love this video:

Inspired by Iceland Video from Inspired By Iceland on Vimeo.

Shaved Ice? Yes Please


The BP oil crisis is making me so sad.

Guess Who's Back

I’m back!

I had some much needed time away from the office and a wonderful adventure where I only feared for my life once (really we stayed in the sketchiest motel I’ve ever seen), decided I want to move to Georgia, played on the beach, said farewell to my dear cousin and then headed off to the desert.

I left the extreme humidity and hit up the extreme heat in the city of Las Vegas. I purchased a lot of stuff, watched ¾ of one Bellagio water show and I saw the most beautiful baby girl!

My little niece was blessed so I went and visited Justin and Brooke and I met the little girl for the first time. She is the best baby I’ve ever been around. I never heard her cry the whole time I was there.

Pictures from my shenanigans to follow but I haven’t had much time since getting back late Sunday!