HappyHappyJoyJoy!

Good morning and Aloha to all fellow buddyslimmers. 

This morning as I was listening to the radio at work, they had a profound moment of silence to remember, of course, the tradegy that occured on September 11, 2001.  As I sat there and contemplated that heartbreaking event, tears filled my eyes and my heart was suddenly filled with a great love for all those around me.  When this event first happened 7 years ago, my heart had been filled with nothing but anger, bitterness and rage.  I hurt so much for all the people who suffered, but I felt so helpless from where I sat.  I was numb and felt no love in my heart.  So today I appreciated the tender way that I felt this morning.  In fact, I appreciated it so much that I had to get up and give all of my co-workers a hug. ;-)   I think everyone is feeling somewhat the same way - you can see it in the way most people are treating one another.  It’s just a simple reminder of how precious our country is, and how precious every human soul is, and just how important it is to love and serve one another.  Every soul is precious and unique.  And it’s so important to treat others that way, and avoid contention where possible.  Those are the main things that are passing through my heart this day.  This is me - lost in contemplation.

Thanks for letting me babble my simple thoughts.  As far as my weight issues goes, not a whole lot has changed for me in the past couple of weeks.  I have come to a very pleasant plateau that my body seems to feel comfortable with.  I’m certainly not going to argue with my body, but I’m not going to sit back and just let it stay this way either.  I’ve got to keep pushing myself (healthy, of course) and see just how much I can continue to do.  I’m laughing and telling my body, “Don’t get too comfortable, darn it!”  LOL~   So what kinds of things are we supposed to do when we plateau?  Does anyone have any knowledge or experience to share on the topic??  If you’ve gone through it, what did you do that finally stepped you out of it?  I’d love to hear…

Well it feels funny to say this, but happy Sept. 11th.  I hope you know what I mean - not happy in the sense of what happened years ago. Just happy in knowing that we can all take the lessons we’ve learned from this event, and apply them in our lives today - and make this world a better place to live in.  Hope everyone is doing well, and keeping to your goals!  We can ALL do it!!!   Take a moment of silence to think about your life, what you would like to accomplish, and what would make you happier. Then get out there and do it!!  Yeah baby!

Mahalo Nui Loa~  And of course - Happy Happy Joy Joy!!

Do any of my buddies love football?  Well if you didn’t know already, I am a huge football fanatic, especially when it comes to the Denver Broncos. Tonight they are playing the Oakland Raiders, one of the biggest rivalries in football. It’s gonna be one heck of a game - I can feel it in my bones.  All I can say is: GO BRONCOS!  I’ve loved football from the time I was a little girl - when I used to watch my daddy and wonder what all the fuss was about, and why he was screaming and swearing at the television LOL~  Okay, so he never swore that badly, but once in a while I’d hear a word I didn’t understand. ;-)   I started asking him questions about the game, and at first he looked at me as if I was nuts.  But then he could see that I was completely serious and started sincerely answering me.  And now - I think I know more about the game than he does. 

So…..anyway, we’re ordering pizza and drinking rootbeer for game time tonight.  It sounds so horrible now that I’ve denied myself these things for the past couple of months. And I hate to think of the few pounds I could gain from all of this.  However, I must stop being paranoid and just let myself relax and have some fun. It’s okay to reward yourself once in awhile for special occassions.  And that’s all I have to say about that.

By the way, isn’t justification wonderful?? 

Sorry so short, but I’d like to come around and visit with my friends now.  I hope you are all having a wonderful, happy Monday!   PEACE! 

Go Broncos!!! 

   What a fun and wonderful weekend. ;-)  This has been one of those weekends that I wish never had to end.

This is my silly husband posing with his X-sister in law Lori, and her daughter Jordin.  They live in a small town about 3 and a half hours away from us - which we took a fun road trip over to visit them and spend the night at their home.  I just love the open road - I could drive forever and ever!  Anyway, we hadn’t seen them in over a year, and they both looked so beautiful. We had an enjoyable visit, took them out to dinner at a yummy chicken fast food place, (the only place in town that was open and not too crowded) and my husband fixed their computer.  We spent the night and stayed up real late looking at pictures and playing on the internet.  On the morning when we left, Lori fixed us pancakes - which was special because she doesn’t cook often, and we played with all their animals. It was just a good time, and I didn’t want to leave them.  I am so glad to have become a part of their family. I love them, and will look forward to the day when I can see them again.

The other cute picture is my kitten Lixy. She loves it when I take the laundry out of the dryer - she curls up in it’s warmth and takes a nap. Always the white clothes too LOL~ She’s so cute - you can play “Where’s Waldo” if you want to - she’s kinda hard to find. (he, he!)  I love my cat, just had to share.

Well I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I can’t believe it’s time to go back to work tomorrow, grrrrr!  I’m actually grateful for a brand new week. I didn’t eat too well on my trip, unfortunately, and I didn’t exercise at all.  But what good is a road trip without chips and cookies in the car, maybe a hamburger, soda and a couple donuts??  Oh, and you can’t forget the peanut nutter butters, which are my absolute favorites! (mmmmm!!!)  I know, this is so very bad.  And I’m sorry that I have to write this in my entry and perhaps make your tummy rumble with temptation.  But hey - what’s done is done.  The funny thing is that I don’t feel too guilty about it.  After all, I’ve lost 23 pounds in the last three months.  So the reward will be short lived.  Back to work in the morning!!!  It’s going to be a busy week at work. But this weekend my husband and I are throwing a luau - pure Hawaiian style - to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall - and to my favorite time of the year, and hello to FOOTBALL season!!  Yay!  (Yep, I’m a football maniac, and I like it this way LOL~)  This will be the first major party at our new house, kinda like a housewarming party. But mainly just to laugh and have some fun with family and friends.  Hope I don’t end up stressing too much. 

Is it possible to throw a luau here on buddy slim??  Hmmm… How to figure that one out?

Anyhooo - nough’ babbling for now,  buddies.  Happy Happy Joy Joy to you all!