All 'Journal' Posts

Beginner Treadmill Workout (with a detour)

Date November 18, 2008

Most of you know my workout history, right? I mention it on my Workout Progress page (which I’m not updating as much as I should). It’s a very summarized version of my personal workout history but if you look at a stream of old posts since starting this blog you’ll get a pretty good picture [...]

(Not So) Quick Update with a Laugh

Date November 17, 2008

So. Where do I begin? My weekend was a bit crazy. After my "It’s O.K." Note to Self post I continued to eat, and eat, and EAT. Saturday was even worse with stadium food and then going out to dinner in the city. I’m not sure what was up with me. I just wanted to [...]

Note to Self…

Date November 14, 2008

It’s O…K…

Stock up on Choice Ramen

Date November 12, 2008

A few months ago I reviewed Choice Ramen Noodles. I was ecstatic to find a healthier alternative to an old college favorite. I used them to experiment with quick meals like my Quick Ramen Noodle Lunch, Quick Ramen Noodle Lunch II and Ramen Chili. They were a fun pantry item to keep on hand for [...]

Come Party With Me!!

Date November 11, 2008

Just a quick Post to let you know that tonight I will be a panelist on Resourceful Moms Site Warming Party! She’s throwing it for Classy Mommy 9-10PM EST.
What is a Twitter Party you ask? Well….

A Sunday In Chicago In Pictures

Date November 10, 2008

*sigh*
Not sure if that is a sigh of relief or disappointment that I’m home. The Quaker weekend in Chicago was more then fun. It was fantastic! Every aspect of it. I don’t think I can even put it in words so I’m going to use a lot of pictures to tell the story [...]

Ravenous Roni

Date November 10, 2008

Dude, I’m HUNGRY! Seriously. I can’t figure out what to eat.
Here’s the story. You may want to hear about my FABULOUS DAY in Chicago but I’m not ready. LOL I have so many pictures to sift through and I’m waiting for a few friends to email me some shots from their [...]

Totally Oaterrific Pictures of Quaker Weekend (so far)

Date November 8, 2008

Ok, guys I only have a few minutes as I was to take a nap before dinner. It’s been a long (but fun) day.
For those of you that don’t know. Quaker invited a few bloggers to Chicago for a Quaker Weekend. You can read more about it on the Chicago here I Come! post. [...]

I DID IT! I Freakin’ DID IT!!

Date November 7, 2008

Ok, this is a TOTAL brag post. Even though I’m running out of time to pack for Chicago I HAD to take 10 minute to tell you all that I DID IT! I reached a goal! I DID A PULL UP!! I can NOT believe it! What you say? You cant either? Well… I [...]

There Really Aren’t Enough Hours in the Day! (but there ARE too many things in this post)

Date November 5, 2008

Really, I’m not kidding, there aren’t. I realize I’m telling this to those who probably know but it needs to be said aloud. I feel compelled to tell you…

Chicago Meet-Up Update

Date November 5, 2008

I can barely type as I watch the election coverage. I’ve been glued to the screen all night! But this NOT being a political blog, I’ll leave it at that. ;~) LOL
I had a good day, today. Busy, as always, but good. One of the things I finally finalized was the Chicago trip!
Here’s the [...]

Merry Thanksgivoween!

Date October 31, 2008

Ahhh yes the season begins! I’m in a rush today and I’m heading out for a wedding this evening but I wanted to wish everyone a happy day!
Remember….

Chicago here I Come!

Date October 29, 2008

A few weeks ago I hinted that I may be traveling to Chicago. Well, it’s true! Arrangements are made, itinerary set and I’ll be packing my bags next Friday!
Here’s the deal…

ME time

Date October 28, 2008

I’m taking some advice from all your awesome comments and email, and taking the night off but I wanted to post my food journal…

You Guys TOTALLY Spoil Me

Date October 28, 2008

Seriously, you are all too nice to me. It’s kind of surreal to read all your wonderful comments and I cannot believe you guys have moved my video to the number one spot of Food Network Star Entries!
No news yet and I’m trying not to think about it. For starters, I’m nervous. I mean, [...]