Thoughts currently in my head...

• Lack of blogging yet again.  My apologies.  Probably because I'm back to working part-time again and my time is spent running around like a crazy women when I'm not working.  For those of you who didn't know, I took a part-time job at a local photography studio (V Gallery) here in town.  It is really working out well and I really enjoy my time there.  I think it's a good fit for me.  The thing is, I work while the kids are gone (Tues-Fri....10am to 2pm) It's perfect.  However, I'm still trying to figure out how to get all the other "stuff" done.  But it's worth it and I'm really happy there!

• I know I've said it before, but "Parenthood" on NBC....LOVE IT!  Please don't try to contact me on Tuesday evenings from 9-10pm unless it's a real emergency.  Thanks!

• Six months from today is Project 4-0!  Stay turned for more info on that.  Don't you hate it when people leave you hanging like that.  It's okay...it will be worth it!

• The most exciting thing happened on Monday.  I got a new cell phone.  Now, let me just tell you....most people are excited for a new phone, and I am.  I had an original iPhone before and so I moved up to an iPhone 4s.  Honestly, they are really similar (and I don't need the "new" phone like some people....I won't mention any names of adult males living in my home)....but what I'm MOST excited about is that I have service.  With our old provider, I couldn't get any service in downtown Morton....ugh...that's where I work.  So I didn't have service at my job.  How is the school supposed to get a hold of me if there is a sick kiddo?  No service at the Kroger, or the mani/pedi place.  Isn't that just crazy!  But now I have service at ALL those places and I couldn't be more thrilled!  Oh happy day!

• Back in April, I started watching the amount of carbs in my diet.  I really cut back on all my favorite things.  I cut out chips (you do remember how much I LOVE chips, right?), bread, pasta and all those processed foods that you think shouldn't be too bad.  It has worked for me.  I have lost a little over 20 pounds and have kept it off.  Now, I do have those things occasionally...but I have really learned to read the labels and keep track of those carbs.  Now, 20 pounds doesn't seem like a lot.  I get a little frustrated when I watch those weigh loss shows and people are losing crazy numbers, but I have to remember that I don't have as much to loose as they do.    I guess what I'm saying is that, I feel much better about myself, fitting into size 6/8 clothes again, and feel really good.  I'd still like to lose 8 to 10 more pounds, but if I can just maintain this I'm okay with that too.  Anyway, I guess I just want to encourage whoever may need that extra boost today...whatever approach you take, you CAN do it and you will feel so much better when you do!  Good Luck!