labluegypsy: January 2011

Saturday, January 1, 2011

And so it begins

Uh yeah so I'm participating in our family's version of Biggest Loser 2011 this year. Weighed in today at 192, haven't been that big in years. See what stress does to a body if you let it? This weeks challenge is 50 lunges, sit-ups, push-ups and rope skips. We weigh in again in 2 weeks with a 5lb loss as our goal. I made it to 50 sit-ups, 25 push-ups, 50 rope skips and 25 lunges each side. Not bad for a first day. I also have to finish my sketchbook for the sketchbook project and mailed off before the 15th. I started working on my zebra for Milliandes first Journal prompt of the month. AND I need to make a steampunk outfit before Saturdays Steampunk themed tea. yup that's my week in a nutshell, how're things going with you?

Thanks Mom

for everything really, yes it gets crazy in this head of mine from time to time, (i got it from u) but overall i'm loving life in every color, mostly blue. You were the Martha Stewart of your time, ever on your crusade to single-handedly beautify the world and wash every dirty child you came across. ( Those were embarassing times Mom, I did have to go to school with those kids you know.)
i remember you in pearls and heels, slippers when we didn't have company, which was rare. Something delicious was always cooking in the kitchen. You kept the house immaculate, 'Just in case..." And oh the things you could do with nooks and crannies- the library just off the living room used to be a walk-in closet. "W's" bedroom was originally the upstairs hall closet. We were the only family in the area with a built in hamper, once a large utility cabinet.
the days i would come home to a completely re-designed bedroom that looked like a page right out of Home and Garden Magazine. You were a marvel and a wonder. I will never forget the many gifts you've given me. Thank you Mom, for love, laughter and most of all, Thank you for creativity and all the crazy what goes with it. love forever, La