Simply Liz

April

Life is pretty full right now.  I am taking a bunch of classes through Big Picture Classes & Jessica Sprague.  It is so exciting.  Love all the projects.  I will learn photoshop.  I will learn photoshop and keep my blog updated!! 

Right now it is a crazy time at work.  Just taking day by day.  Tonight I made my first layout in Up & Running.  Pretty proud until I just realized a typo.  That is the reason I need to learn photoshop. 

After Vacation---Sigh

Sorry I haven’t blogged lately.  Life has got in front of blogging but I can say it is all good.  Had an amazing trip to Key Biscayne with friends.  Overflowing with thankfulness for all the great friends that I have here and afar.   Trying to get back in the routine of working after vacation takes a little time.  And with all of that I am trying to eat better and exercise.  Monday I spent part of my day grocery shopping.  Trying to get all types of fruits and veggies.  Also stocked up on some protein.  I know I have to start somewhere.  This is my somewhere.  Yesterday, I took my first ZUMBA class.  Please note this is not for immature.  However, everyone in the class was really nice to the “new” girl.  This weekend I foresee a lot of messiness.  I would really like to finish my scrapbooking  from Ali Edwards and move on some Project Life.  I hope the weather reports are right and it is going to rain because that will be my excuse to stay in. 

Life--today!

It is so complicated but so uncomplicated.  Some days go by slow and some whip by.  This week I got two crisis calls from friends.  They were not really crisis but to them they were.  To them my life is the easy, great one.  To me, I only could wish to have those crisis.  Right now, trying to embrace the right now that is in front of me.  Trying to suck up every moment of right now.  Trying to put different glasses on this perspective.  Flipping the loneliness into happiness.  Flipping the down time into creative time.  Getting on the floor to play with the dog rather than laying around on the couch.  Curling up with a good book.  There are so many options than letting the time go by.  Remember we all have choices on how we live our life. 

Dresses

So I need a dress for an upcoming trip to Miami.  The thing is dresses aren't so fun when you are not feeling that great about how you look.  I know you can buy the things that tie you in, tuck you up, and flatten you like a pancake..but is it all worth it.  I will be on vacation and I would love to feel comfortable.  Ideally, I love my over-sized jogging pants and a t-shirt but I don't think that will due.  I have some cute capris but I am not too sure of them.  Maybe if I get a cute shirt to go with it. Well, thanks to www.nordstrom.com I have found a couple of dresses if I get up the courage.

 

 

 

Fat

So I have reached the point of fat.  It’s not a couple of pounds I have to lose.  I look like pillsbury.  I have rolls.  The other day my friends asked me to take a Zumba class and my response was no thank you, I would rather be fat and happy.  Friends have told me when I am fat and I am complaining about it; well at least you are healthy.  If you are fat, overweight, have a couple pounds to lose----there is nothing healthy about that.  When your jeans are tight and after work the lines are imprinted around your waste..you have issues.  I watch the Biggest Loser and I hear about the No Excuses yet I am full of them.  I just sit back and wish I LOVED to workout.  I wish I could be one of those people that love to run.  Me when I run….I look like a mac truck rolling down the street.  I know I am not going to get anywhere wishing.  Not going to get anywhere going to the vending machine at work, no where eating in the middle of the night.  I was one of those people that would look and say…how did they let it get that far but now I am in the middle between getting it together and letting it get too far.  I have tried everything so I know what works and what doesn’t.  I know what is healthy and not so healthy.  So I have a choice…..do I continue on this road or stop and turn around!

Day 2

So yesterday was a productive day laced with some negativity. 

Today is a new day that I want to do actions with intentions.  I want to be engaged in each project like it is my only one.  I wants to be happy on the outside and inside.

Here is my plan for today:

• Send in my accomplishments
• Don't get caught up in Face, personal emails, Pinterest
• Clean above my cabinets {I know not so fun}
• Think BEFORE I speak

 

March 1st

Today is a new month, a time for new beginnings and fresh sharts.  This is the last month before I turn 35 (thirty-five!!).  I find myself in prep mode before I turn 3-5 and just for the record; 35 is going to be my best year yet!!  However, I really thinking I need to get my body and mind ready for or prepared for My 35 @ 35.

So, this month's goal is EXERCISE.  This is not an option and I need to start making EXERCISE a priority.  I need to schedule and make time for it. 

I am comfortable starting off slow but consistent, so this is the plan

• Week One:  Walk around the pond & by the office
• Week Two:  Walk around the poind towards The Lakes and back towards Northwest Hwy
• Week Three:  Start C25K
• Week Four:  C25k

Love having a plan.  Now I just need to follow through.

 

Leap Year 2012

Today feels like extra day, a new start, and a reason to be happy.  I keep thinking throughout the day, how am I going to make today different.  Nothing special happened today.  It was a typical day but I have so much to be happiness around me.  Here are a couple of things that are making me happy... 

Happy for ....friends and laughs

Happy seeing....tulips

Hello Kitty...makes me happy

Seeing Louie......makes me happy

Documenting Life....makes me happy

Happy....February 29th.

 

35/35--Semi Final

So over the past days I have been coming up with my list of the 35 things I am going to do the year I turn 35.  Now some are basic and some not so basic.  What it is allowing me to do in some cases is step outside my comfort zone and explore.  Now, I just wish it was April 25th so I can begin.

• Take a trip to Boston
• Send a card to someone that is serving our country
• Vote in the Presidential election
• Make a hot dinner with a new recipe
• Make (3) $100 Donations
• Put fresh flowers on the table
• Go to a “G” rated movie
• Give Louie a bath at home
• Run a 5K
• Get fruit from the Farmer’s Market
• Walk Katy Trail
• Try Pilates
• Get a facial
• Ride the DART
• Learn how to Art Journal
• Get a massage
• Go to the Rangers Game
• Explore Downtown Fort Worth
• Conduct a Random Act of Kindness
• Take a class at Scrappin Goodtime
• Tour Dallas on a segway
• Create a vision board
• Take a girl’s trip
• Go to a concert
• Set up a backup for all my pictures
• Make a piece of pottery
• Donate blood
• Read 10 books
• Give up social media for 1 day
• Attend Pink Conference
• Take Louie to a dog park
• Get care detailed
• Go to the movies
• Visit San Antonio
• Plan a trip to Europe

If you have any different ideas, let me know.  I am all open. 

Just Another Monday

So in hoping for a perfect day on the way to Stephanie’s office I got a flat tire.  Anxiety was setting in but I kept telling myself that I had no control over these circumstances.  Stephanie completely understood despite my disappointment because was plate is so full.  The good think was I am so grateful for AAA.  In less than one hour I, got a flat, truck arrived, tire changed, & instead of having a 45 minute appointment; I had a six minute appointment.

It was amazing how much I could cover in six minutes.  She did make me feel better with the struggles I have been having with my money.  I got back to work and put my tithe in the system and I do feel better.  Also, she made me see that my mother thinks you need to show your love or your love shows through what you do for people monetarily.  I have realized that is why I get comfort in buying people.  I think the more I buy the better the friendship is.  Which I totally need to rebuke.  Realizing that nothing has to do with my presents but more my presence in people’s life. When you truly break it down it is PRESENCE. 

My friends probably don’t remember the gift that I got them last year but they do remember when I was there to help them through a crisis, a challenge, the everyday that I am there for them. 

This really spoke to me through the book that I just finished {The 100 Things Challenge}.  In short, I saw how much happiness he was able to maintain from having limited things and how much he was able to enjoy his interactions without all the “stuff”. 

I would not say I am a minimalism but getting to a place of financial freedom has allowed me to carefully review each purchase.  I never thought I would come to a place of not finding the thrill in shopping but I feel that I have enough.  I think what more could I want—(now I mean this in possessions).  I like to change it up now and then at home.  If you want to be specific I could use some new barstools.  I would love to come up with a solution for my bed but I feel like I have enough.

One of my testimonies is about God’s love and how he showed me the rewards for being a good steward of my money and I realize the dark place when I wasn’t acting as a good steward.  Occasionally the guilt tries to resonate about not doing something for someone but I need to realize the benefit of my own securities and all the things I have the ability to review/change by become a good steward.

35/35

So, on April 25th I am turning 35.  As I write this, I still can't believe it.  I was talking to one of my bestie's the other day and I was telling her that I don't feel it.  I feel like I am still 21.  She thinks she is 18.  So I think we are in a bit of denial, however, glad my denial is not too far off. 

Right now I am in the process of making a list of 35 things I would like to do at 35.  It isn't completely finished since I just started it today but I am hoping it will evolve and be ready for execution on April 25th.

1. Take a trip to Boston
2. Send a card to someone that is serving our country
3. Vote in the presidential election
4. Make (3) $100 donations to different charities
5. Put fresh flowers on the table
6. Go to a Rated G movie
7. Give Louie a bath at home
8. Run a 5K
9. Get fruit at the Farmer's Market
10. Go to the library
11. Take a trolley
12. Attend PINK Conference at Gateway Church
13. Make a hot dinner with a new recipe
14. Walk Katy Trail
15. Get a Facial
16. Ride the DART

Right now this list is in DRAFT form but I am looking forward to accomplishing all kinds of things.  I want to do things that I love, things that stretch me, things to enhance my community.  I have a lot more to do on this but it is a start.  I need to come up with some more ideas....thinking....