tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17381949066364122422012-01-22T19:13:59.568-08:00Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.comBlogger3071100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-66612355290388719982012-01-22T19:13:00.001-08:002012-01-22T19:13:59.578-08:00

So much has happened since I last checked in.  Well, it seems to me that so much has happened but to others it's probably just another day... Kurt and I bought a house.  It's adorable, it was well in our price range and the backyard is HUGE for the kids.  Best of all, we're saving over $300/month in mortgage payments as opposed to what we were paying for rent.  Gotta like that! The downside is

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-23438432355060792252011-10-23T00:29:00.001-07:002012-01-22T18:34:19.853-08:00

Do you get the feeling that even society's idea of the ideal plus size woman is not really plus size but actually just a few pounds heavier than a size 8?  Seriously?  I remember when a certain fashion magazine had this photo in their mag and it was such a huge deal for people that there were fatties in the mag.  But hello!  When I think FAT, I do not think size 10 or 12.  I think size 20+.  

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-49509404456667565202011-09-14T08:02:00.000-07:002011-09-14T08:04:35.823-07:00

Remember when you were a kid and you used to catch fireflies in a jar and put them in your room at night? I have some fond memories of doing that...and would love to relive those memories through this campaign on Bzz.

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-10226325085426954482011-07-04T18:37:00.001-07:002011-07-04T18:37:49.132-07:00

I've had to sparingly use my weight loss shakes over the past month due to budget cuts so I'm not getting in the right amount of healthy calories that I should be.  Add that to that old plateau from a while back and going off of Phentermine (I've got a new Rx from my doctor that I'm waiting for payday to fill) and I've put on a few pounds again.  No, I've not gained it all back.  In fact, when I

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-87294065859289231652011-07-04T18:32:00.001-07:002011-07-04T18:32:59.823-07:00

Have you ever wondered what your life would have been like had you taken a right instead of a left?  Went straight instead of turned around?  Took one job offer instead of another? I'm involved these days with dog rescue and transport and fostering.  I'm still volunteering at the SPCA but it's not as often due to my new interests!  I probably make a couple trips each month to Battle Mountain to

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-19626836041076207792011-06-01T19:50:00.001-07:002011-06-01T19:51:09.243-07:00

I had typed up a big ol' update a few days ago and then my program crashed and I lost it.  Ugh.  So here I go again. Firstly, let me apologize for disappearing as I have.  It's been a crazy past couple of months.  Seriously.  I'm not making that up! The Spring semester has ended and I'm in my 2nd week of summer break.  I'm so stoked for this break.  I thought math was going to break me, I swear!

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-21549514889298555312011-03-19T17:08:00.000-07:002011-03-19T17:16:40.395-07:00

There's an old country song by Trisha Yearwood from the 90's that talks about how you can be going along in your life and suddenly you'll hear a song come on that totally takes you back to a specific time and place. I'm sure you all know what I'm referring to.I was standin' at the counterI was waitin' for the changeWhen I heard that old familiar music startIt was like a lighted matchHad been

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-59357182538617566292011-03-19T17:01:00.000-07:002011-03-19T17:07:58.046-07:00

I know, I know, I've been terrible with writing lately, dear blog, but I have a good reason. M-A-T-H. That's right, math. It's kicking my ass right now and I've been trying to use spare moments to study. I've even stopped going over to the SPCA so much and use that time to study. I have a test coming up on Wednesday and I will admit that I'm worried. The material that it's covering is stuff

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-70090005167108442062011-03-04T12:22:00.000-08:002011-03-04T12:30:24.989-08:00

No news in regards to the news I had coming up from the previous post.But here's a great cover of Little Red Corvette originally by Prince. This particular version is by blues singer, Mark Zito. I absolutely love it!Enjoy!

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-43306414154398874422011-03-02T13:12:00.000-08:002011-03-02T14:44:22.195-08:00

It's official! I'm a one woman show...well, me and my ass, that is. It's disappearing! Those pounds might not be coming off as fast as I'd like, but my ass is sure diminishing by the day. As a woman who is intimately in the know about her body, I know all of my lumps, curves, bubbles, jiggles and smooshiness. And I know my ass. And it's smaller. Much smaller. In fact, if my ass gets much

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-15981309744399954392011-02-21T19:47:00.000-08:002011-02-21T19:49:08.764-08:00

A little late is better than not at all, right?I weighed in yesterday and found that I'd lost 5 pounds. I'm not allowing myself to get too excited, but I will admit that I was sure a lot happier this week than I was the last few weeks!

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-23938602001470944512011-02-21T19:29:00.000-08:002011-02-21T19:47:54.982-08:00

Have you ever said to yourself, "I'll just have a bite of ice cream (or whatever your weakness is). One bite won't hurt." So you take the bite, find that you've lost weight at the end of the week and think, "Wow, even though I had that bite of ice cream, I still lost weight! Cool!"So the following week another opportunity comes up and you tell yourself that just one bite won't hurt, after all

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-14822686360242550462011-02-15T09:28:00.000-08:002011-02-15T09:32:44.607-08:00

Hitting a plateau several weeks ago was tough, but I still figured I'd eventually start losing again. Here it is, a while later, and I'm still maintaining at the same weight. And for once, this morning I didn't feel at all motivated to get up and get on the treadmill. I found myself asking myself, "Why bother when it's not going to help anyway?" I've been doing everything I'm supposed to,

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-78984821371949675962011-02-13T11:59:00.000-08:002011-02-13T12:09:01.689-08:00

I've hit a plateau in my weight loss. I've been eating properly, certainly exercising, but the scale just doesn't want to move! I'm so frustrated it's not even funny!So...I'm going to employ another 9 days cleanse. It's basically no food for 2 days while drinking this disgusting drink, then normal "shake" days for the following 5 days, then 2 more cleanse days. The cleanse days are rough

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-41069815903492165532011-02-11T09:02:00.000-08:002011-02-11T09:28:42.030-08:00

Recently I voiced my opinion on Facebook of my disappointment that my mom has become more conservative as she's gotten older. Saddened at this, my once liberal mom no longer believes in a lot of things that she once did. There are a number of factors that I attribute this change to, since who we are is molded a great deal by what we are surrounded with. She resides in Utah which, as most of

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-24103362058791391652011-02-07T12:37:00.000-08:002011-02-07T12:55:52.582-08:00

I have a friend in one of my classes who has a small chihuahua that has been ill for the past several weeks. The chi is old (around 14, I believe) and was vomiting, and yelping in pain every time he was touched. He could barely move. Obviously the first thought is maybe it's his time. The thing is is that she isn't established at any veterinarian. She said that her dogs have never been sick

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-40449027693705946602011-02-07T10:03:00.001-08:002011-02-07T10:32:45.358-08:00

Many people, after having read my previous post about my Cosmo boy, have accused me of being selfish for feeling so heartrendingly sad to see him go. Let me assure you, once again, that I am ECSTATIC that he has found a wonderful home. He's now got a permanent playmate with their big dog (who was/is well taken care of, I noticed), parents who will love him and give him lots of scritches and

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-47623634318541956002011-02-06T18:59:00.000-08:002011-02-06T19:22:11.677-08:00

Yesterday my sweet, sweet boy, Cosmo, was adopted and left the shelter. He'd been there almost as long as I've been volunteering, and he didn't show well at the gate of his kennel, so everyone was kind of expecting that he'd be there for a while. So I took him under my wing. He became my sweet buddy, my best pal at the shelter. I whispered in his ear secrets that nobody else knows and I rest

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-69974834391643814512011-02-06T18:53:00.000-08:002011-02-06T18:59:23.870-08:00

After this past week I was truly afraid to hop on the scale. K and I have been putting off our monthly trip to the grocery store for the past 2 weeks and so we basically had nothing in the house to eat. We solved this issue by eating out. One night we ordered in pizza, another night we ordered in chinese, and another night we got subways. Granted, I did eat smartly and didn't overeat or eat

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-7654605072580189592011-02-06T18:50:00.000-08:002011-02-06T18:52:52.853-08:00

Isagenix.(Check out the link on the right side and let me know if you're interested.)

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-46712100198903064922011-02-03T11:36:00.000-08:002011-02-03T11:50:08.383-08:00

The worst thing someone can do when you're eating healthy is tempt you with chocolate. I don't know many people who don't like it, including me! So math class was yesterday, and the instructor always brings in gum, mints, tootsie pops, etc. etc. Occasionally, during a holiday and when she finds a deal, I'm assuming, she brings in chocolate. Bad, bad chocolate! Well, actually it's good, GOOD

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-14797734755008673792011-02-03T11:35:00.000-08:002011-02-03T11:36:25.764-08:00

Have you ever noticed that, at first whiff, antifreeze smells like a yummy maple bar?Seriously!Just sayin'.

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-53233638051610914572011-01-30T14:22:00.001-08:002011-01-30T14:32:27.478-08:00

I think I'm back in the game! I lost 4.5 pounds this week, bringing my total to officially 60.5 pounds. Woohoo! I'm so relieved to see a loss again this week. I was worried about getting on the scale this morning, but, of course I did it!This past week was the first week back of the semester. I had a great time. My fave day is definitely M/W with math and photography. My writing class is ok

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-34130856748006443132011-01-26T13:05:00.000-08:002011-01-26T13:16:14.940-08:00

One of the random problems that I'm encountering after losing almost 60 pounds is the fact that all of my clothes are falling off. Now, that can be a good thing if I could afford purchasing new clothes. However, I'm unable to do that!!!For instance, this morning I decided that I'd had enough of an ill-fitting brassiere. I knew I had alternate ones from a previous weight loss foray, but I was

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-14069065797624390092011-01-25T22:07:00.000-08:002011-01-25T22:10:45.526-08:00

If you haven't signed up with Shopittome.com it's running a promo thru Jan. that lets you get a $10 gift card to your pick from a list of retailers like Starbucks, Bloomingdales, Amazon, JCrew, MAcys.It's legit (and it's been verified) and you do not have to make a purchase.Sign up ends the end of January.Click here!

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-37241017037165265032011-01-23T19:35:00.000-08:002011-01-23T19:39:16.976-08:00

So I weighed in this morning, and I lost 2 pounds. I can't help but wonder if I've fallen into a slump/plateau. Essentially, I've maintained the same weight for the past 3 weeks. I'm not happy about it. I'm thinking about maybe adding some protein to my diet in the hopes that it'll kick-start a loss again. I'm willing to try just about anything at this point. I still have over 100 pounds to

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-65533059333627742972011-01-23T19:18:00.000-08:002011-01-23T19:35:39.840-08:00

I had such good intentions to blog more over the holiday break....and I suppose that I didn't do TOO bad, but certainly not nearly as great as I wanted to. Such is my life. I've been fairly busy with volunteering at the SPCA and am totally loving it. Anyhoo, the new semester begins tomorrow. Math, Writing Fiction, and Digital Photography. I'm really looking forward to it. This is going to

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-22963038727073019252011-01-19T12:05:00.000-08:002011-01-19T12:27:50.527-08:00

Have you ever stopped to consider just how many lives you touch in the course of a lifetime? How about in a year? Month? You may not even realize that you ARE touching a life, after all, you're just living your own life the best that you can. But there are those precious times when you are touched by others around you, through thoughtful words or actions, or even just their presence, and that

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-77943678859765617502011-01-19T09:52:00.000-08:002011-01-19T09:53:48.415-08:00

Yo peeps, don't forget to add your blog to the blog hop roll that you can find on the left. And, if you already have, be sure to add it to your blog so that others can add theirs, as well. The entire list will be there. Just sayin'. :D

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-18433176334494045182011-01-19T09:49:00.000-08:002011-01-19T09:52:05.343-08:00

Does anyone actually heed the advice of medical professionals about leaving zits alone and not popping them? Do even the medical professionals heed their own advice in this case? Doubtful...really doubtful.

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-43555538113482114092011-01-16T11:33:00.000-08:002011-01-16T11:36:02.311-08:00

Well, this week's weigh-in doesn't prove to be good news. The darn scale claims that I've gained 2 pounds. WTF? I'm blaming in on my skinny lattes. It's pretty much the only thing that I'm doing different. So no more of those for a few weeks! I've been getting plenty of exercise, not only on the treadmill but with walking the dogs down at the shelter. I just hope next week proves to be

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-81909783222859849482011-01-15T13:44:00.001-08:002011-01-15T14:00:32.379-08:00

Do you think that we enjoy having to worry about whether or not we'll be able to fit into a seat in a waiting room?Do you think that we like to ask for seatbelt extenders on a flight, or even have to pay for an extra seat?Do you think that we enjoy being so big that it's hard for us to wipe our own ass after a BM (or having to twist every which way in order to do so?)Do you think that we like not

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-44404205116690316482011-01-07T14:47:00.000-08:002011-01-07T15:17:37.810-08:00

Loving, caring, perfect for me, lucky, blessed, rich in what counts, loyal, beautiful, sexy, brilliant, good-natured, amazing, studious, liberal, charming, kissable, devoted, pleasant, warm, important, playful, intelligent...What do all of these words have in common? Positive affirmation!I rarely get depressed, but when I do I just remember how blessed I am to have a loving husband and family.

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-89478518723896658292011-01-07T13:01:00.000-08:002011-01-07T13:41:25.507-08:00

Does it seem as though most of your life has been an endless stream of "I'll start tomorrow"'s or "I've blown it, I need to start over."? Mine was until about 9 months ago. Let me tell you a little bit about what I'm doing to help me gain a healthier life while, at the same time, getting into shape.About a year ago I signed up with Isagenix (link on right). I started it up, and started losing

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-69211998035100535862011-01-03T16:18:00.000-08:002011-01-03T16:21:00.800-08:00

I am currently watching this on streaming Netflix. The documentary itself is poorly put together (music is a bit too loud when there is talking) but the information is incredibly astounding. It is called "Killer At Large". I highly recommend watching it.

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-77755776440334321552011-01-02T16:52:00.000-08:002011-01-02T16:54:02.741-08:00

I've added a new link to a page on my blog for a blog hop. I do hope to see everyone add their own unique blog to the list. You can find the link on the left side of the blog!

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-49696010244967335682011-01-02T13:14:00.000-08:002011-01-02T13:29:57.082-08:00

Well here it is, the start of the new year. I don't do silly resolutions anymore, as they always seem to drop by the wayside 2 weeks in...what I do is make realistic goals for myself throughout the year. I've achieved so much this past year with my weight....wow, over 50 pounds and going strong. I wanted so much to start an exercise regime and get my heart healthier but I could just never find

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-63705902423971490052011-01-01T15:00:00.000-08:002011-01-07T15:10:43.494-08:00

A little something to make you smile...

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-14046031676770086952010-12-30T14:22:00.000-08:002010-12-30T14:29:05.540-08:00

I think I may have painted my step-dad in the wrong sort of light because I didn't get my SB card from him! That's so not true! I just wanted to add that for the past several years he's purchased Hummel collector's plates for sisters for both myself and my sister. This year was the final pieces of the set...and I believe there are 10 all total. These are not cheap. They're beautiful and

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-89998957585982087772010-12-29T17:05:00.001-08:002010-12-29T17:09:50.080-08:00

I've started volunteering at the SPCA in Reno. I really enjoy it so far and am able to finally get my cat fix in since K's allergic and we can't have one of our own. The dogs are awesome to play with and walk and the atmosphere there is hopeful. I enjoy being there...and I feel like I'm actually doing something good with the time that would otherwise be spent playing online or worrying about

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-15608965006658526222010-12-29T16:33:00.000-08:002010-12-29T17:05:06.460-08:00

Dear blog...I'm so sorry that I've neglected you so much this past month, or so. Things have been kind of crazy in my life. And even when it wasn't crazy, I just didn't feel like blogging about it. Finding the right words to define something that I have no idea how to define is kind of hard...so sometimes, I just have to say enough for now. Of course, I have kept up on every single Hot 100

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-51460961471390024452010-12-29T15:28:00.000-08:002010-12-29T15:32:49.642-08:00

In reminiscence of my post written previously, I feel the need to reconvey the same message once again.1) I might not like your songs (which is VERY likely)2) It starts all over again ON EVERY SINGLE PAGE3) It disturbs the current song I’m listening to4) I get a sudden heartattack when the song starts playing out of no where.5) It slows down my internet.6) I will leave your blog RIGHT AWAY.

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-64061222346116948682010-12-26T12:57:00.000-08:002010-12-26T13:02:09.290-08:00

This past week has obviously been rather different in terms of food intake and the like. However, that being said, I still managed to lose .5 pounds. I'll take it! I attribute it to the fact that I didn't stop my exercise regime. I Continued my 60 minute daily with my uber hills and all!As for my Hot 100 goals...My official grades were posted and I received A's in all classes. Woohoo!My

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-84074315531082751052010-12-20T15:36:00.000-08:002010-12-20T15:41:46.865-08:00

Over the past 20 years it's been beaten into us that smoking around children/babies is wrong. My question is...if you smoke, do you do so around your indoor pets? Do you believe that their health balances precariously, just as small children's does, in your hands, or is an animal's health less important because, after all, it IS just an animal?I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one...and

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-47119688621950656202010-12-19T12:48:00.000-08:002010-12-19T12:52:11.814-08:00

I had a .5 pound loss this week. I'm okay with it because I know that, a) It's THAT time of the month, b) I didn't do so well with my water intake this week and, c) I had 3 lattes this week (all non-fat, sugar free...but still). All of those combined makes for a lean loss...but like I said, I'm okay with it since I know all of that...and besides, it's a loss, not a gain! Sweet!As for the rest

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-75194248557729049922010-12-12T15:27:00.000-08:002010-12-12T15:31:05.201-08:00

I've had a great week! Only two more finals to take, and I'm free for a month before the new classes start! Woohoo!I've been working out like a fiend, adding my steep inclines to work up my larger calorie-burning muscles in my legs. It paid off in a 2.5 pound loss, making me officially over my 50 pound weight loss mark by .5 pounds. Woohoo! I'm pretty stoked about that! (As if you couldn't

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-43552082683314058552010-12-05T14:36:00.000-08:002010-12-05T17:59:45.225-08:00

This past week has allowed me to ponder on a lot of things that I'm thankful for in my life. Perhaps I always get this way during this time of year as I see the hub-bub of the holidays consume people; the retail rat race controlling the masses. There are a lot of things that I'm thankful for...my husband, most definitely, because he loves me in spite of my ditziness and fatness, and he keeps me

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-8346504143290093602010-12-05T14:11:00.000-08:002010-12-05T14:36:26.406-08:00

There are a lot of things that fat people have to deal with besides discrimination and lack of energy. And a lot of it is stuff that the average person has no idea that we have to deal with. If you're of a significantly larger size then you'll know just where I'm coming from when I talk about this.One of the things that obese and super obese people have to deal with on a semi-regular basis, is

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-89724471437845947192010-12-05T14:04:00.001-08:002010-12-05T14:11:21.889-08:00

Hey everyone! So it's been a week since Thanksgiving, and even with my waning enthusiasm, I still lost over 3 pounds, to put me below where I was before the holiday. I'm at my lowest weight by 1.5 pounds that I've been since this attempt at getting healthy. I only have 2 more pounds until I hit the big 5-0. I'm ready to pass it and get on with the next big milestone of 1-0-0!!! Now that will

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-44393954732904724922010-11-28T10:58:00.001-08:002010-11-28T10:58:21.674-08:00

Being home with my mom and step-dad, it reminds me of how much I don't want to be like my mom.  At least personality-wise.  She can be pretty fake, at times.  She likes to give and take.  It's difficult, sometimes, to live with it....but it is who and what she is.  I don't know her any other way.When she was dating my step-dad, she went on hikes with him in the mountains, took long walks, did a

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-75851060682424577992010-11-28T10:38:00.001-08:002010-11-28T10:38:22.484-08:00

With Thanksgiving this week and then the subsequent leftovers, it's no wonder that I've gained almost 2 pounds...however, I was expecting something a lot worse than that!  I'm actually prety stoked.  Granted, that weight is on my mom's scale because I'm not home to use mine.  Hopefully mine doesn't differ too much, though.  I suppose I'll find out next week when I weigh again.As far as my goals..

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-13503454344863632912010-11-21T14:44:00.001-08:002010-11-21T14:44:41.445-08:00

Well, my goals went okay this week.  The only one that I did wholeheartedly was exercise.  Even though I was sick, I still got that in.  Also, because I wasn't feeling so good, I put off doing my homework until today, so I had a bunch of math that I needed to get up to date on.  Not good to fall behind on math!  Even if it IS easy.Unfortunately, my water intake and my exercise didn't do crap for

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-7808786141393579822010-11-20T22:14:00.001-08:002010-11-20T22:16:30.004-08:00

I've caught a cold somewhere. It's had me dragging for the past couple of days, and I still am not up to par. I've been living with Vicks on my upper lip to clear my sinuses. My head is all achy and stuff from being all stuffy. It's a bummer...but I'm glad it's happening this weekend instead of next weekend over Thanksgiving.But...in spite of feeling like complete shit...I've still been

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-34920007549442951792010-11-20T22:08:00.001-08:002010-11-20T22:08:41.493-08:00

I've been maintaining just the bare bones of my blog lately, and I feel rather guilty because of it.  I'm sorry, dear blog, for neglecting you.  I realize that you need to keep up with my life, too.That being said....finals are coming up, which pretty much means I'll be absent as I have been for at least another few weeks!  Sorry, dear blog, but I can't help it!Branching off....I'm doing really

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-74808828510067608832010-11-17T10:45:00.001-08:002010-11-17T10:45:51.133-08:00

Always look both ways before crossing a one way street to avoid any...unpleasantness.Just saying.

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-51359315433351476092010-11-14T14:33:00.001-08:002010-11-14T14:33:33.499-08:00

I'm not sure what I did this week that I didn't do the past 2 weeks...but for whatever reason, I only lost .5 pounds this week.  :(  I so totally wanted to break that 50 pound mark.  Ah well...maybe next week.As for my Hot 100 goals...Doing really well on those.  I've been drinking at least 2.5 litres of water each day, doing really well in school, and exercising is awesome!  Can I just repeat

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-60429565919659962642010-11-07T16:25:00.001-08:002010-11-07T16:25:58.551-08:00

I'm doing a little combining this week with this post.  I'm doing awesome with my Hot 100 goals.  Last week I got in every bit of my 2.5 Litres of water that I wanted to get in each day.  I excercised daily for an hour doing cardio on the treadmill, and I'm loving school...and enjoying my family.  Things are going really well now for me...and that makes me really happy.Now for the weigh-in...The

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-45212859040184398012010-10-31T16:05:00.001-07:002010-10-31T16:05:58.677-07:00

Since I didn't update my weight loss last week due to the scale needing a new battery, this is for a 2 week span.  If you haven't already glanced at my ticker, I lost 6½ pounds, making it an official 40 pounds lost since I started eating better and exercising.  Go me!  Yay!

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-6023276583210739462010-10-31T15:51:00.001-07:002010-10-31T15:51:02.704-07:00

I'm doing really well on my goals that I set for Hot 100.  I got all of my water in this week, I got a B on my math test (I think I may have mentioned that already, though), and I've gotten my English essay turned in and have began to research my 3rd essay.  I also exercised every day this week...sadly, even today, since in lieu of my treadmill I ended up doing a nice workout of housework.  Who

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-74461569922405198132010-10-25T13:36:00.001-07:002010-10-25T13:36:31.333-07:00

I discovered this morning, as I was getting dressed for a hurried trip to the pharmacy, that one of the downsides (of many) of yo-yo dieting...is the vast range in clothing sizes that you have in your closet.  You see...I was wearing size 8 Right Fit jeans from Venezia (Lane Bryant) last winter.  (I'll go more into Right Fit, in a moment.)  Now, I wear a size 5.  Do I have any size 5 Right Fits?

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-39911166885335954442010-10-24T21:54:00.001-07:002010-10-24T21:54:55.504-07:00

(As I've mentioned previously...I go for so long without posting, or posting only a weekly update, and then suddenly I become a posting fiend!)One of the drugs that I was put on by my doctor, due to a pre-diabetic situation and crazy hormone levels, is Metformin.  Now, I know that I've talked about this before, and it'll probably pop up from time to time later on, as well.One of the grant

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-10258645435184422922010-10-24T21:39:00.001-07:002010-10-24T21:39:00.661-07:00

Friday night I had another fainting spell.  It's the second time that I've actually fainted since I started on my blood pressure medication a couple of years ago.  Frankly, I questioned whether or not I needed to go on it to begin with...but trusting in the advise of my doctor, I agreed.  My blood pressure before I started taking Lisinopril was approximately 130/90'ish...give or take.  Now it's

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-35751794952384761322010-10-24T21:07:00.001-07:002010-10-24T21:07:45.851-07:00

Sometimes it's best to just not say anything...that way the woman in the car next to you doesn't have the opportunity to jump out, come around, and yell at you for disturbing her phone call.Can you say...bluetooth headset????

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-59318782512266113702010-10-24T16:15:00.001-07:002010-10-24T16:15:00.668-07:00

And finally, the weekly weigh-in...Will not be happening today.  I went to get on the scale this morning only to discover that the battery needs to be replaced.  It couldn't have told me when I got off of it last week?  Sheesh.So, hopefully K will remember to buy one tomorrow (even with the emailed reminder from me he sometimes forgets.)  If that happens, then the weight in will commence on

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-58757137550236889272010-10-24T16:09:00.001-07:002010-10-24T16:12:55.236-07:00

OK, so maybe she's not a SERIAL killer...but she's definitely got a lust for doing demonic things to birds. Seriously. I'm not kidding.Since I got her, just before she turned 1 year old, she's always loved to catch and murder small birds. The problem is is that she doesn't stop at just killing them. Oh no...no way. She has to rip their little birdie heads off. And usually the head

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-68207996420518967612010-10-24T16:01:00.001-07:002010-10-24T16:01:22.281-07:00

I've been participating in the Hot 100 for the past several weeks...and for those of you who are too lazy to click on any links or icons on my blog, it's basically just giving people an opportunity to set and achieve goals for the remaining 100 days of the year.  It's a contest held by Steve over at LogMyLoss.Anyway, my goals are as follows:Drink at least 2½ Litres of water each day...I had been

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-54027118742615259192010-10-24T14:20:00.001-07:002010-10-24T21:05:42.349-07:00

I've been so remiss on writing...and I know it.  I've been so busy with writing English essays for class, and studying math.  I had to drop my Spanish class because I wasn't catching on nearly as fast as I was hoping to, and I wasn't doing very well on tests...so I dropped it.  I didn't want my GPA to suffer from an elective class.  I may take it again at a later time...but who knows?Anyway,

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-89472899363342856362010-10-17T20:26:00.001-07:002010-10-17T20:26:13.912-07:00

I'm doing well with my goals, except for the water.  I knew, when I set the goal, that I was going to have some problems.  I really need to get that water in.  My two other goals, doing my best in school and I'm still excercising daily.  However, when I got on the scale this morning it showed only a maintain.  I suppose it's better than a gain, but dang!  I really need a loss!  Granted, I could

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-35846847891951179452010-10-14T14:22:00.000-07:002010-10-14T14:33:34.108-07:00

Sure, it’s a morbid question, but it’s definitely one worth asking: what happens to your Facebook account after you die? Can people still post to your Wall? Do you continue to receive friend requests? Will you still get “poked”? With an estimated 5.7 million deceased Facebook users since 2003, it happens. That’s why Otrib.com created their free new Final Wishes Facebook application, so you can

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-22239532106386741732010-10-10T12:47:00.001-07:002010-10-10T12:47:47.056-07:00

It's best to not stick your head out the window of a moving vehicle and shout in glee...Less bugs caught in your mouth that way!

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-49263038560350387092010-10-10T12:46:00.001-07:002010-10-10T12:46:22.951-07:00

I lost 1.5 pounds this past week.  I'm pretty sure that it's less because I didn't get in as much water as I meant to.  Things just tend to get away with my thoughts and I totally forget to drink water.  I don't drink anything!  I really need to work on that, as it is one of my goals, AND because it's just better for me to keep myself fully hydrated.Don't get me wrong, though, I'll definitely

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-48279354943795869552010-10-09T23:32:00.001-07:002010-10-09T23:37:16.005-07:00

OK, maybe scare is the wrong word to use...maybe, disturb would be better.Gnomes...and clowns.They both belong in the same category, in my opinion. They're evil, scary, devious, and appear to be hiding something behind their big grins.What, eh, disturbs you???

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-71014038742087919072010-10-03T15:58:00.001-07:002010-10-03T15:58:01.140-07:00

I got on the scale this morning, and, as you might have noticed my ticker in the top right, I lost a whopping SIX pounds this past week! Now people, before you get all concerned, I'm eating!  Sometimes, I think I'm eating too much.  But I'm changing my habits.  No longer do I head to Starbucks for my frappaccino after classes during the week, nor do I hit McD's several times a week.  I eat

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-49790867450298581272010-10-03T03:09:00.000-07:002010-10-03T15:42:18.283-07:00

The other day I was watching the first season of Drop Dead Diva's second episode, The "F" Word.  She reiterated what I've been telling people for many years now...it's OKAY to say that you are FAT, if that is, indeed, what you are!  Don't fluff it up by calling it various other adjectives like large, full-figured, yada yada.  We are what we are....do we believe that by calling it something else

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-10847510462311482642010-10-03T01:24:00.000-07:002010-10-03T15:44:33.040-07:00

First, to set the mood....a song... First, I want to clarify something....I don't feel anger about this any longer, but it took me quite some time to not.  What I feel is hurt, a deep hurt....and, hopefully, if you're a fellow dog lover, you will understand why.  I just need to write this down; I hope that it will help aid in my healing over this issue.When I was little, around 6, or so, we got a

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-22049182387003105942010-09-27T23:12:00.001-07:002010-09-27T23:12:23.622-07:00

Free box of Kleenex just in time for the weather to start turning, bringing on the sniffles.Just click here and then click on "Send a Pack". It will send one to you, and to someone of your choice.  :) 

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-28356930785671977382010-09-27T17:38:00.001-07:002010-09-27T17:38:47.786-07:00

I was thinking to myself earlier today, whilst trying to locate the THR for obese people, that being short really messes up exercise info.  Most information out there is based on the average woman's size/height.  We already know my size is far above where it should be, but my height, that's where things get tricky.  See, I was looking for songs to jam to for exercising, and came across numerous

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-41072732384430436262010-09-27T12:28:00.001-07:002010-09-27T12:28:40.992-07:00

For a better part of this morning, I've been searching for what the average target heart rate should be in morbidly obese women.  It's like looking for a needle in a haystack, or a needle in a stack of needles (as Dr. Spencer Reid from Criminal Minds, likes to say).  But, FINALLY, after figuring out my resting heart rate, my maximum heart rate, yada yada (of course, all of these are based on the

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-18274384507426727242010-09-27T01:16:00.001-07:002010-09-27T01:16:54.240-07:00

I woke up this morning and remembered to get on the scale before doing anything else...except pee.  Hey!  Every bit counts, right?  So anyway, I get on, expecting at best a maintain, at worst a gain of a pound or two.  It's been the bloaty, uggy, feeling that I was thinking was going to be the culprit.I got on the scale, too a deep breath, and looked down.....I lost 4 pounds this past week!  FOUR

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-61121160052271728202010-09-26T01:16:00.001-07:002010-09-26T01:16:02.305-07:00

The past few days the Metformin has had me feeling pretty uggy.  (Yes, I know, uggy is not a real word....but it is in MY world!)  Anyway, I've been feeling uber bloated, and not hungry at all.  And what's the most scary is that ice cream isn't even good to me, right now.  Neither are McD's fries!  I tried eating some Ben & Jerry's last night and only got a few spoonfuls in before I started

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-53963322591253776482010-09-26T01:05:00.001-07:002010-09-26T01:18:13.583-07:00

I haven't had a chance to start checking everyone's blogs out, but I promise to get to it in the next day, or so.  Currently, I'm working on an English paper, and studying for a math test!  My life's a mess, at the moment.  But after the paper is turned in and the math test is over, I should have a few moments to myself before needing to do it all over again!  I do love being back in school!  :D

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-66812002623642101552010-09-24T00:08:00.001-07:002010-09-24T00:08:21.019-07:00

I know, I know...it's me again with my multiple posts.  Ha.  I can't help it!If any of you are following, I will ALWAYS update my ticker in the top right corner of the blog, even if I don't get to blogging the update for a few days.  Every Saturday you will see an update...unless, of course, it's a no loss/no gain...in which case, you'll just have to wonder until I update.  Haha.So, now that

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-37976808517758026682010-09-24T00:03:00.001-07:002010-09-24T00:14:16.537-07:00

My, oh my, was I wrong when I thought that Spanish would be an easier course.  Don't get me wrong, it's fun, but ay dios mio, it's much more difficult than I imagined it would be!  I mean, here I was thinking that I know some words here and there from living where I do and watching TV, it should be a cinch!  NOT! Now, if I were wanting to learn CONVERSATIONAL Spanish, which is what one would

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-49142665406092595052010-09-23T23:37:00.001-07:002010-09-24T00:10:24.364-07:00

One of the blogs that I follow, Donut Therapy, mentioned this awesome challenge happening over at another blog, Log My Loss.  Now, some of you may know that I'm rather competitive with myself.  I don't mind so much competing against others, because, essentially, why do I care what other people think???  This is my journey, my goal, my loss, my life - should I really care about competing with

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-67839761976274971172010-09-13T18:55:00.001-07:002010-09-13T20:04:40.611-07:00

Do you fellow fatties ever have people just look at you in disgust?  No longer do they actually SAY anything to your face about how fat you are...but instead just look at you with a mix of "I'm so glad I'm not you" and, "stop eating donuts, you fat pig!"  Seriously....get off it.  If I'm this fat...I don't need your snooty looks reminding me.  I am reminded practically every moment of every day..

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-74308074357576379832010-09-13T18:39:00.001-07:002010-09-13T18:58:36.700-07:00

I gained .5 pounds this past week.  I've been feeling pretty bloaty all week from the Metformin so I'm pretty sure that's what's going on.  The exercise is still happening and nothing has really changed.  I'm a little bummed out...but I can't let it get me down too much.  I can only go forward from here.  That's all I want!

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-7524396632644872702010-09-13T18:37:00.001-07:002010-09-13T18:37:42.242-07:00

In getting back in touch with my cousins and other relatives from my dad's family, I've learned some disturbing news.  The first, I can't remember if I mentioned this already in my previous blog, my Aunt R had died back in 2007.  I was saddened.  She is an integral part of my childhood memories.  To know that I will never see her again is difficult for me to comprehend, yet I must.  The second,

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-71510301951279394172010-09-12T11:32:00.001-07:002010-09-12T11:32:05.586-07:00

About a week ago, my friend, Christopher, contacted me via Facebook to see if both myself and my husband could help him pack up his house to move on Thursday and Friday.  After conferring with K about it, we went after he got off work on Thursday to help out.  When we walked in the place was barely even touched by way of packing.  And it was a huge house!  So much to do...and all by Saturday! 

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So after my last blog entry, I was feeling relatively nostalgic and, once again, decided to attempt to locate some of my dad's side of the family on Facebook again; to no avail.  I just couldn't find any of them!  So, I started wondering if I was spelling anything right...or if, perhaps, some weren't even using any of their maiden names.  An a-ha moment on my part, to say the least.  But I still

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You know how the stereotypical male is supposed to be big and strong and brave?  Well, let me tell you something that happened to myself and my husband a few days ago...Lately, we've had a cricket just outside our kitchen window.  We still have the windows open so when he'd start up we could hear him throughout the house.  There's a big ol' bush outside of there so we figured that's where he was,

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So yesterday, I was thinking to myself about all the things that my family used to do on Labor Day weekend.  Well, not ALL the things...mostly just one thing.  But it was a huge thing that we looked forward to every year.  My whole side of my dad's family and us got together and camped at the amusement park that was an hour's drive from us.  We'd load up the trailer, tents, sleeping bags, etc.

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I just finished my 50 min workout on the treadmill for the day.  I was starting to wonder if I was gonna get around to it today.  I kept meaning to do it earlier...and time just kept passing by.  So, around 9:30 I put my shape-ups on and told my husband that I was going back to exercise.  He was starting to wonder if I was gonna exercise today, too!  It's always so hard to get ON the treadmill...

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-17228749214008668532010-09-06T20:00:00.001-07:002010-09-06T20:00:10.014-07:00

OK, so the title has absolutely nothing to do with what I'm about to post...but I thought it might get a laugh.The first week of school is done and the 2nd week is about to start.  I'm not so fond of my math teacher, but perhaps she'll grow on me.  I just need to know and learn the material.  That's it!  My English teacher is the same one that I had last semester (half of the class are previous

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Doing my Flashdance thang....  I was walking...so it's blurry.I've not missed any days yet.  I'm stoked.  I'm still doing 50 minutes each day, but I'm adding a 6% incline.  Talk about workin' my BUTT off!!!

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Tina tagged me so I need to answer her 8 questions and then think up some of my own.  So here goes!1. What pets do you have?  2 parrots and 2 doggies 2. What is your favorite color?  Lately it's been purple.  But I can't go wrong with red, either. 3. What TV show are you addicted too?  I'm not really addicted to any one particular show.  My husband and I don't own a tv but we do watch tv series'

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The past several weeks have been crazy hectic.  Preparing for school, getting my student loan, getting the new computer (FINALLY), K's computer dying, K's computer being in the shop for a week, getting K's computer back for a few days and having it die on us again, K's computer BACK in the shop for another week, K and I calling them every day for updates that we never received, me finally calling

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It feels like it has been forever since I last blogged.  And, I suppose it has, in a way.  Oh, I know I've had my long spells before...but those were different.  Don't ask me how...they just were.  Haha.Anyway, my mom was here visiting for a little over a week.  She flew in to help with the yard sale and to help me get my house cleaned up a little and put in order.  Now, that does't sound so bad

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-53028426558319979672010-08-16T12:49:00.001-07:002010-08-16T12:49:44.258-07:00

This Wednesday my mom is flying in for a visit.  She's going to be helping me go through my house and get ready for the yard sale that I'm having this coming weekend.  My husband and I have been saying that we wanted to do this for 10 years now...well this year is the year!  Haha.  MAYBE just MAYBE I'll get my back room cleared out and cleaned up so that we can freakin' walk back there!  That'd

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Today marks the 2 week mark of treadmill'ing.  I'm so damn proud of myself for stickin' to it.  And today...oooh, it was a close one.  I had a lunch appointment at noon with my friend, Angela, and I woke up at almost 11.  My normal routine comprises a wake up, breakfast shake, then right to treadmill.  Well...I kept reasoning with myself that I didn't have time to do my 45 minute workout and

Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240418908413627074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738194906636412242.post-37780850055666753392010-08-14T16:52:00.001-07:002010-08-14T16:52:32.987-07:00

So we got our main computer back today.  Yep, yep...we're stoked about that.And this morning when I weighed myself, I'd lost another 4 pounds...so I've lost 10.5 in total, so far.  I'm stoked about that, too.I'm still walking every day on my treadmill for 45 minutes...and I'm stoked about that.My clutch is going out on my car.  I'm SO not stoked about that.  It's soft and smooshy and I'm so tired

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