I have now officially been quit smoking for 6 months and I can tell you it has not been an easy road but I am still happy every day that I am quit.
I have gotten rid of the pounds I put on because I quit and although I am at a plateau in my weight loss I am not gaining.
I have a great workout schedule and have finally figured out that a day off doesn't have to be the beginning of the end.
I feel healthy. I am no longer fighting a cold for 6 months at a time.
I have found friends that support my choices and hobbies that make me happy and keep me busy.
I am happy to be celebrating with my wonderful family the future we have without cigarettes in our lives.
It is a beautiful day and for those who still don't believe they can do it, any day is the right day to start.
My kids are almost pre-teens. They have moments filled with angst. They tell me that things that used to be their favorites are baby-ish and that they don't need a babysitter anymore. There are still times though when they still like to be tucked in and read to. Some days they still want to sit and color in a color book or eat a Popsicle on the porch on a hot day. And once in a while someone stills falls asleep on a long car ride.
Maybe there are things we never outgrow.
This month has been a crazy month in my house. May-June always is. It's every single holiday for the entire year all rolled into one.
My baby turns 8 today and although I may not be ready to stop nagging him about keeping his room clean or eating veggies... 8 is pretty darn grown up and something very worth celebrating so here is my awesome shout out to one of the greatest people I have ever known. May you continue to be the stellar human being you have started out as. ;) Happy Birthday Nate!
Wow! It's been a while since I have blogged. I guess I will get back on track with ways I have found to get around having to pay BIG BOKOO $$$ for every outing this summer. Summer fun doesn't mean you have to be broke.
1. Look around for neighborhood activities. Either things like picnics and garage sales in your neighborhood or outdoor movie nights in the city nearest you.
2. Check out pools in the area.
3. National anything usually = free something. For example last week you could get 10$ free play at D&B for National Play Day and yesterday was free doughnut day and the 11th is free fishing day.
4. Use survey coupons at places like Burger King or Dave and Busters that guarantee free stuff for 5 minutes of your time.
5. Always fill out contest drawings for tickets. almost no one does so you have a great chance of winning.
2 weeks ago I won Sugarland tickets from a ball game we went to and tonight we are going to see Rhianna because my husband won tickets through a promo with Buzztime at Buffalo Wild Wings!
I finally let myself spend the money on a bike. For years I have wanted one and I bought my husband son and daughter bikes without ever allowing myself to have one. I told myself I'd never ride it, or I wouldn't remember how. It's a blast. Can't even remember why I ever stopped riding!
I have loved music and dancing but for years but I told myself there was no point in dancing because I wasn't going to be a dancer. Since I started dancing I have developed a different view. Dancing is fun... That is why people who have very little talent pay money to get into clubs on Friday night. Music is a joyous expression of who we are and this... is my song of the day. I dedicate it to all the Keri, Kari, Carries of the world!
You want to have a little fun? sing on!
Pretty Girl Rock lyrics by: Keri Hilson
I can do the pretty girl rock rock rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock rock rock
Now what's your name?
My name is Keri, I'm so very
Fly oh my it's a little bit scary
Boys wanna marry looking at my derri-
erre, you can stare but if you touch it I'ma bury
Pretty as a picture
Sweeter than a swisher
Mad cause I'm cuter than the girl that's with ya, I don't gotta talk about it baby you can see it
But if you want I'll be happy to repeat it
My name is Keri, I'm so very
Fly oh my it's a little bit scary
Boys wanna marry looking at my derri-
erre, you can stare but if you touch it I'ma bury
Pretty as a picture
Sweeter than a swisher
Mad cause I'm cuter than the girl that's witcha
I can talk about it cause I know that I'm pretty
And if you know it too then ladies sing it with me
All eyes on me when I walk in,
No question that this girl's a 10
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
My walk, my talk the way I dress
It's not my fault so please don't trip
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
Aye, now do the pretty girl rock rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock rock
All my ladies do the pretty girl rock rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock
Now where you at?
[ From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/k/keri-hilson-lyrics/pretty-girl-rock-lyrics.html ]
If you're looking for me you can catch me (pass by)
Cameras flashing
Bet he turned his head just as soon as I passed him
Girls think I'm conceited cause I know I'm attractive
Don't worry about what I think, why don't you ask him?
Get yourself together don't hate (never do it),
jealousy is the ugliest trait (don't ever do it)
I can talk about it cause I know that I'm pretty
And if you know it too then ladies sing it with me
All eyes on me when I walk in
No question that this girl's a 10
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
My walk, my talk the way I dress
It's not my fault so please don't trip
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
Doing the pretty girl rock rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock rock
All my ladies do the pretty girl rock rock
Get low witcha pretty girl rock rock
Steal the show witcha pretty girl rock rock
All my ladies do the pretty girl rock rock
Sing it with me now
All eyes on me when I walk in,
No question that this girl's a 10
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful.
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful.
My walk my talk the way I dress
It's not my fault so please don't trip
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful [x2]
