So, today I am starting round two of hardcore fat loss. I want to get the last of this fat off me before the holidays hit. So I did my two load days over the weekend, and ate plenty of fatty stuff. I felt pretty sick last night when I went to bed. So this morning, started with a grand ole' coffee flush of the system, and now Im moving on, and looking forward again to my two fruits/day, my lean meat and veggies for two meals.
I've already kicked the soda habit, so that's not a problem, and sugar/sweets taste WAY too sweet for me nowadays, so that shouldn't be an issue either.
So I'll probably start in again with the measurements tomorrow, since it'll be Nove 1st. and keep track from there.
On the project front- I am trying to force myself to finish this baby blanket before I allow myself to start a new knitting project for me. I have two patterns picked out, and can't decide which one to work on. Either way, the yarns will be expensive, so I dont want to start either project, until I am completed with the one Im working on. It doesn't seem fair to my wallet. LOL
Im trying to decide if I want to take on another dance class. I love my Tues/thurs night class with Mariza, but have two classes in my area I could go to. The one with Basema on Thursday nights, or the one with Lotus on Wednesday nights. Ive tried them both, and while they are different, there's good things about both. I know Im not up to class three nights a week yet, but two would be ok.
LOL
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Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Breads
Tis the season! The last couple of years, I made two loaves of bread almost every week.
No, its really not hard and not all that time consuming.
I have one recipe that I call my "Stupid Easy Bread" recipe that I'll post at some point. Not only does it make great bread, but it makes a great base for homemade pizza dough as well!
In a search for recipes to use up Granola (since I seem to have an obnoxious amount of both Coconut Almond, and Cherry Vanilla granola at home) I came across THIS bread recipe, and I trully intend to make some (probably tomorrow night, or early saturday morning for breakfast for everyone)
So now I am going to keep my bread recipes up to date and where I can easily enjoy them. Pin It Now!
No, its really not hard and not all that time consuming.
I have one recipe that I call my "Stupid Easy Bread" recipe that I'll post at some point. Not only does it make great bread, but it makes a great base for homemade pizza dough as well!
In a search for recipes to use up Granola (since I seem to have an obnoxious amount of both Coconut Almond, and Cherry Vanilla granola at home) I came across THIS bread recipe, and I trully intend to make some (probably tomorrow night, or early saturday morning for breakfast for everyone)
So now I am going to keep my bread recipes up to date and where I can easily enjoy them. Pin It Now!
The week of Certifications!
What a great week this has been!
Monday- I was able to get my CPR/AED certification through my "regular" job. It was fun, and a renewal course for me. I love how they changed the course to make more sense, and c'mon, who doesn't giggle at the fact that there are a particular set of songs to do compressions to- and they probably shouldn't be sung out loud while working on someone! LOL
Then, last night, not only did I finally finish module #4 for my first funeral certification, I went and started, and compelted #5- the last one!
I am now a certificate weilding Funeral Service Professional! I completed the course with "High Honors" and a GPA of 98%. (Granted, you'd have to really really really not be with it, to not get a good grade in this class).
So in 4-6 I will have the physical certificate in my hands, but the course is completed, and I can print a copy of my transcript.
Im not sure where this is going from here as my plans changed a little bit, but this part is at least complete.
And according to the tracking number, my Letter of Marque will be here tomorrow! So I am an official Pirate- excuse me, a Royal Privateer and a registered/licensed wench!
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Monday- I was able to get my CPR/AED certification through my "regular" job. It was fun, and a renewal course for me. I love how they changed the course to make more sense, and c'mon, who doesn't giggle at the fact that there are a particular set of songs to do compressions to- and they probably shouldn't be sung out loud while working on someone! LOL
Then, last night, not only did I finally finish module #4 for my first funeral certification, I went and started, and compelted #5- the last one!
I am now a certificate weilding Funeral Service Professional! I completed the course with "High Honors" and a GPA of 98%. (Granted, you'd have to really really really not be with it, to not get a good grade in this class).
So in 4-6 I will have the physical certificate in my hands, but the course is completed, and I can print a copy of my transcript.
Im not sure where this is going from here as my plans changed a little bit, but this part is at least complete.
And according to the tracking number, my Letter of Marque will be here tomorrow! So I am an official Pirate- excuse me, a Royal Privateer and a registered/licensed wench!
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Friday, October 14, 2011
Cirque Du UA
Well, I had my performance last night! It was my first solo performance since college.
There were plenty of moments, I felt totally uncoordinated and like I had no clue what I was doing, but the audience and folks putting on the party loved every second of it.
I had one zagarheet! And later the woman came up to me and we were chatting, and lo and behold she used to dance too! She's from the West Coast and danced out there for 7 years. She was also able to pick out that I study the Cabaret style and said that its nice to see people who still study the traditional style!
The rain managed to hold off, and in between sets we got to see the Museum which was really pretty awesome too!
Today its back to work ith very sore muscles, and still being very sleepy. I knew I should have taken today off from work..... I feel a massage and pedicure coming my way this weekend......
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There were plenty of moments, I felt totally uncoordinated and like I had no clue what I was doing, but the audience and folks putting on the party loved every second of it.
I had one zagarheet! And later the woman came up to me and we were chatting, and lo and behold she used to dance too! She's from the West Coast and danced out there for 7 years. She was also able to pick out that I study the Cabaret style and said that its nice to see people who still study the traditional style!
The rain managed to hold off, and in between sets we got to see the Museum which was really pretty awesome too!
Today its back to work ith very sore muscles, and still being very sleepy. I knew I should have taken today off from work..... I feel a massage and pedicure coming my way this weekend......
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Just an afternoon tease
These are the Brownie Cups I made last night for work today.
Brownie Cup with a Cherry Center
Amaretto Butter Cream Frosting
A Layer of Fondant
A Fondant Cherry on top with a metallic green wire stem (stemo not edible)
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Brownie Cup with a Cherry Center
Amaretto Butter Cream Frosting
A Layer of Fondant
A Fondant Cherry on top with a metallic green wire stem (stemo not edible)
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Adventures in Cupcakes
So since my girl friend helped me get prepped for my Thursday night performance already, I will be baking cupcakes for my office party tomorrow.
(Yeah my teammates know who to hit up for baked goods)
As much as I am sick of people cramming breast cancer awareness down our throats (DO NOT EAT MY HEAD OVER THIS. I just think that there are other more viciousl cancers out there that need more recognition than breast cancer. Its one of the more easily diagnosed and treated cancers out there. After having a cancer scare myself this summer, I am much more aware of other ones that need more attenion. Getting off soap box now)
I agreed to make cupcakes.
I will be making Cherry Cupcakes and decorating them to look like classic Cherry Cupcakes.
Decorate them as you wish. Since these are for a decorating party/contest at work, I'll try and make them as "pretty" as possible I guess.
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(Yeah my teammates know who to hit up for baked goods)
As much as I am sick of people cramming breast cancer awareness down our throats (DO NOT EAT MY HEAD OVER THIS. I just think that there are other more viciousl cancers out there that need more recognition than breast cancer. Its one of the more easily diagnosed and treated cancers out there. After having a cancer scare myself this summer, I am much more aware of other ones that need more attenion. Getting off soap box now)
I agreed to make cupcakes.
I will be making Cherry Cupcakes and decorating them to look like classic Cherry Cupcakes.
Decorate them as you wish. Since these are for a decorating party/contest at work, I'll try and make them as "pretty" as possible I guess.
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New Pics of Fire Fans and Belt
Well, since Im still waiting for my Pirate to upload his copies of the pics he took on my virgin burn with the hip belt, I'll post a couple pics that one of my girl friends took with her phone.
Tomorrow night is the Cirque Du UA performance for work, and she's going to bring her good camera and get some good pics of the performance and while in cossie
so, without further ado:
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Tomorrow night is the Cirque Du UA performance for work, and she's going to bring her good camera and get some good pics of the performance and while in cossie
so, without further ado:
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Sunday afternoon lazy thoughts
well, some of them are lazy anyway... :)
Its been a rather enjoyable weekend.
Friday night, I got out of work, and came home. Michael and I went out in the backyard for a little bit to shoot bow, granted I only got one round in before it got dark. And then he cooked me a fabulous Thai chicken dinner! And we snuggled and watched How I Met Your Mother. Intermittently, he took a couple of fire calls.
Saturday, we got up and ran some errands. I had to go back to the fabric store because I broke two carpet needles sewing the wicks onto my fan frames. I was smart enough to pick up two packs this time, and still managed to break a third needle.
After that was done, and he was sleeping before work, I made a batch of s'mores stuffed chocolate chip cookies for him to take in to work. They came out HUGE! One full batch of cookies, only yeilded 12 cookies! It was crazy! For next time, I already know how Im planning to modify the construction of them.
Saturday night was uneventful, just planned groceries and picked them up and dealt with allergies.
Today has been quite too. I made breakfast for when he got home from work. It was fresh polenta, two fried eggs, and TVP Sausage gravy. I even used fresh peppers out of his garden in it! Im considering running back out to the store to pick up some cabbage and nayonaise to turn some of the left over into "Tu-no Fish" salad.
But, one thing to consider is that Im going back hardcore on my eating regime tomorrow so I can loose the last 10-15 pounds I want to get rid of.
So we'll see. I have to read the ingredient list and see if its something im willing to eat right now. Pin It Now!
Its been a rather enjoyable weekend.
Friday night, I got out of work, and came home. Michael and I went out in the backyard for a little bit to shoot bow, granted I only got one round in before it got dark. And then he cooked me a fabulous Thai chicken dinner! And we snuggled and watched How I Met Your Mother. Intermittently, he took a couple of fire calls.
Saturday, we got up and ran some errands. I had to go back to the fabric store because I broke two carpet needles sewing the wicks onto my fan frames. I was smart enough to pick up two packs this time, and still managed to break a third needle.
After that was done, and he was sleeping before work, I made a batch of s'mores stuffed chocolate chip cookies for him to take in to work. They came out HUGE! One full batch of cookies, only yeilded 12 cookies! It was crazy! For next time, I already know how Im planning to modify the construction of them.
Saturday night was uneventful, just planned groceries and picked them up and dealt with allergies.
Today has been quite too. I made breakfast for when he got home from work. It was fresh polenta, two fried eggs, and TVP Sausage gravy. I even used fresh peppers out of his garden in it! Im considering running back out to the store to pick up some cabbage and nayonaise to turn some of the left over into "Tu-no Fish" salad.
But, one thing to consider is that Im going back hardcore on my eating regime tomorrow so I can loose the last 10-15 pounds I want to get rid of.
So we'll see. I have to read the ingredient list and see if its something im willing to eat right now. Pin It Now!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Wicks are done!
Well, after breaking THREE carpet needles, and using a fourth, I finally got all ten wicks sewn onto my fans!
Now all I need is to find a safety for tonight, and spin away!
And for the next pair I get (because I think that these will be used for belly dance and performance, not so much for technical spinning. I'll get a smaller pair for tech work) I'll pay the extra to get them already wicked.
My fingers are raw from sewing.
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Now all I need is to find a safety for tonight, and spin away!
And for the next pair I get (because I think that these will be used for belly dance and performance, not so much for technical spinning. I'll get a smaller pair for tech work) I'll pay the extra to get them already wicked.
My fingers are raw from sewing.
Friday, October 7, 2011
busy busy busy
Been so crazy haven't updated in a couple of days- so just one quickie!
I was finally able to pick up my custom fire fans! On my way home from the office tonight I need to pick up a carpet needle so I can sew the wicks on.
The kevlar is already cut to length and ready to roll. Just need a needle to sew them on with!
So, here's a quickie pic of the frames without wicks
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I was finally able to pick up my custom fire fans! On my way home from the office tonight I need to pick up a carpet needle so I can sew the wicks on.
The kevlar is already cut to length and ready to roll. Just need a needle to sew them on with!
So, here's a quickie pic of the frames without wicks
Sunday, October 2, 2011
New Month-New Tally
I figured with the other post getting so long, that I'd start a new tally for the month of October.
So: here's where I started on 9/5 and then below that will be any changes/progress/regress
9/5
over bust 37
apex 41
underbust 33.5
waist @ belly button 31
high hip 40.5
low hip 44
thigh 26
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9/30
over bust 34
apex 37
underbust 30
waist @ belly button 27 1/2
high hip 35 1/2
low hip 42
thigh 24 _________________________
10/2
over bust 34
apex 37
underbust 30.5
waist @ belly button 27
high hip 32
low hip 41
thigh 23.5
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10/4
over bust 34
apex 37
underbust 30.5
waist @ belly button 27
high hip 32
low hip 41
thigh 23.5
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10/12
over bust 34
apex 37
underbust 29.5
waist @ belly button 27
high hip 32
low hip 41
thigh 23.5
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So: here's where I started on 9/5 and then below that will be any changes/progress/regress
9/5
over bust 37
apex 41
underbust 33.5
waist @ belly button 31
high hip 40.5
low hip 44
thigh 26
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9/30
over bust 34
apex 37
underbust 30
waist @ belly button 27 1/2
high hip 35 1/2
low hip 42
thigh 24 _________________________
10/2
over bust 34
apex 37
underbust 30.5
waist @ belly button 27
high hip 32
low hip 41
thigh 23.5
_________________________
10/4
over bust 34
apex 37
underbust 30.5
waist @ belly button 27
high hip 32
low hip 41
thigh 23.5
_________________________
10/12
over bust 34
apex 37
underbust 29.5
waist @ belly button 27
high hip 32
low hip 41
thigh 23.5
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