You know, it’s a shame that the two best appetite suppressants I have found are coffee and water. They are both things I either enjoy or have to drink, but I still have to find a way to get my 2300 calories a day in order to keep up with my weight loss. How am I going to do it? I don’t know. It’s only going into my 3rd week at the Y working out. I have to figure this out soon, though, or I will end up my overweight self again.

We are looking into buying ourselves some filtered water bottles. You know, the stainless steel kind with the filter inside. I am tired of the bottle mania that is taking over the world, especially when I look at how much recycling I have per week. It’s mandatory that we consume lots of water, so why not get ourselves into the habit of filling our bottles and keeping them cold? We used to use a little Brita pitcher, but that has since gone the way of the mammoth. Why? Well, the pitcher was way too small and the water would be gone in a few hours. It was a great fit for our fridge, tho, since we only had a tiny one. Now we are looking into the technology that has emerged in personal filtration since. Any suggestions?

WOW What an amazing day I had. First, I went to the Redeeming Roses banquet at church. Then I went home to get ready and head off to the Joel Osteen Night of Hope in the New Yankee Stadium! The saddest part was when we were held up in traffic because people were gaping at the accident that stole 5 lives, injured 3 others, and caused mayhem on the south bound lanes of the turnpike. The most joyous was seeing Joel Osteen in tears overcome by the awesomeness of what he has done with God on his side. Just amazing. I have pics to come.

You know, the last 3 days were pretty awesome. Friday night, our ministry was in Vineland ministering to our old church for their Master’s Commission. Last night, we were all in a church in Bridgeton where we had a 2 hour concert and showcased new songs. We also talked about our ministry and garnered support for what we are doing. Today, husby and I had been asked back to speak and minister through song for the church’s teen Sunday. I tell you, I wouldn’t get any faster if I had jobs in sales. It’s amazing how quickly God can work. I am so proud to represent the King of Kings in all that I do! God is so good.

in time gone by….

I have been wanting to be a Broadway star for as long as I have been singing. I have never taken the opportunity to even try. I can’t dance very long because my knees are very annoying. I used to be able to push through the pain. Now that I am pushing up in age, it’s harder to do. I am so hurt that I am not able to pursue this dream. I just got rid of a bunch of arias and musical scores that I will never use. I have all but given up the dream and hope of becoming that girl.

What killed it?

Time.
Bad choices.

When I had the time, I didn’t do it. Now that I am a Christian and married and have a child, it’s a done deal. I have to do God’s will in all things, especially when it comes to my family. I can’t sacrifice my son’s life for my dreams. I can’t sacrifice our family for my wants.

…the dream I dreamed.

The boy went with his grandparents to go camping, so me and the man are here alone. The thing is, I don’t feel very well so I have not been doing much other than lazing around in my bed and watching old movies. It feels good not to have to do anything much, but I wish I didn’t feel so bad while doing it. This morning I needed to wash my hair, but I still didn’t so I braided my hair randomly over the course of an hour. The results are baffling. I look a bit like Coolio, but I don’t really care. I had nowhere to go and no one was coming to see me.

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PHEW! Getting back into shape is not the most fun thing in the world. I go through this binge every year. I get off my hibernation horse and jump on the fitness bandwagon. My mother is more likely to stick this out than I am. She has been on the treadmill and walking an hour a day. She looks fabulous! I am proud of her. My sister in law is trying one of the cheap fat burners that you can get on the market with some type of berry in it. She has been using it for about a week, so the results are not in as to whether or not they work. Gotta love spring fever!