Goal 6: Play Hard

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!

Goal 6: Have fun.

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]

Goal 2: Calorie Trackers

I really want a heart rate monitor watch so I can keep track of what I burn no matter what activity I am doing. While I was searching for a mythical cheap one... which may or may not still exist I found an excellent website to track your weight loss.
I now have...

Created by MyFitnessPal - Nutrition Facts For Foods

I still don't have a heart monitor watch but at least I have a plan.
Wish me luck!

Thank you military members for all you do!

I so often hear stories of service members going above and beyond and I think they are such inspirations. They volunteer to read to students, drive home people who have too much to drink and are always there in crisis situations like the earthquake in Japan to help others. In a world where it is sometime hard to find the good in people they are a very bright beacon of hope.

Goal 6: Day 7

A photo of something you stand for:

I support many of the charities that provide treatment and care to people living with HIV/AIDS. The drugs exist to keep these kids alive yet they are still dying and it is easy to help. Donations can be small and make a huge difference and if you are too selfish or broke to give your money away buying RED allows you to buy the item you wanted and donate.

Keep a Child Alive, "a charity dedicated to providing life-saving anti-retroviral treatment, care and support services to children and their families with HIV/AIDS in Africa and the developing world". 

"(RED) money funds grants that go to HIV/AIDS programs in Ghana, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zambia. Over 7.5 million people have been impacted by (RED) supported Global Fund grants. (RED) is the largest business sector contributor to the Global Fund. To date, (RED) partners and events have contributed more than $160 million. 100% goes to programs on the ground - no overhead is taken by either (RED) or the Global Fund"

Goal 6: Day 6

A picture of someone you love:

When I was a kid I used to love the picture of my dad in his military uniform. Now my husband is in the military and I see uniforms everyday. This on the other hand was a one time thing. I took this picture of my Marlboro Man in Monterey for a photography class. He almost never lets me take his picture so this has prime wall real estate.

Goal 6: Day 5

A photo that makes you laugh:

This is a picture that I took in my most advanced photography class and then hand painted. It's of a booby and mine trap manual that my husband and I found at a military surplus store in Salinas, CA. I love the simplicity of the directions and it's implications for life in general always kind of crack me up.
And because we all need more laughter in our lives: Another:

Hide and seek anyone?: "Mom I can't find her!"