Funky Funk.

I've been in a funk lately.

Bored (Ha like I dont have enough to do), annoyed, and stressed.

I think that it has a lot to do with my work schedule, and eating. I have been on vacation/working from home since June 25th (and that week before was a HELL week at work). When I am not on a normal schedule I am finding myself snacking.

I am super annoyed because Jon was supposed to come to San Antonio with me for the weekend, but his co-worker resigned so he has to pick up the slack. So... no vacation for him. *For the record I am not mad at Jon, just the situation!* I will be in Texas the 11-22nd for work. The first week I am in Waco, through Thursday - then I will be in San Antonio Thursday night-Sunday followed by Seguin Mon-Thursday. San Antonio has been on my vacation spot list for awhile. So I am looking forward to it.

Photography has been crazy busy, tonight I have a senior portrait session, I hope the rain holds out. We are up to 18 weddings for 2010, and I have had to turn down a few 2011 brides due to being booked on dates already. It seems like our life consists of: work, home, edit, email/pr stuff, sleep. That said, we are so blessed our business has taken off so quickly (and well!).

Lola and Lucy are cute as ever, they are currently napping and will be in for a HUGE surprise when I leave for 11 days, after being home for so long.

Weight loss, I am down 46lb (I lost 2 last week), again Ive kinda been in a funk - but nothing I cant overcome.

I know...

Its been awhile. I am sure the 13 followers have been hanging on the edge of their seat in suspense. :0) ha...

Well, I have NOT fell off the healthy wagon. There have been some ugh weeks, like last week when I GAINED a pound. But hey... we will all encounter those sometime or another.

I am truely in the heat of my busy season for my business literally booked solid until OCTOBER baby! We are so blessed. Work (day job!) has also been keeping me busy. On top of that, doing my best to help out with my Grandpa. April 22nd we thought his days were numbered, and he's hanging in and being the spunky pistol we know. So moral of this story. I always used to say, I dont have time to be healthy. FOOLS you do. If I can do it, with working full time, and owning a business, and keeping busy with LIFE, anyone can. Its a matter of how important your health is, and its at the top of the list. If you arent healthy you cant enjoy the rest to follow. Now, I am not saying I am perfect, and that my calories are exact daily... and there have been some days I havent exercised (as I should) but I am not perfect. :) Hard to believe huh. ;) Wink Wink.

Now - since January I have lost 43.4 pounds, I need to kick it into high gear, and devote more time to working out. :)

On other news, my garden, which will provide LOTS of veggies is looking STELLAR!

I am quite proud of it. :)

We've been busy working hard on the house, making it look pretty! Im pretty pumped, we are going to tear out our crappy concrete patio, and bring the patio pavers over for a patio in unison. Jon's cousin BJ (who is a firefighter) used to do Landscaping and he is the person who helped us put the patio in (phase I). In August, we'll have it all complete!

So here is what were ripping out...

Oh... and before you think were doing this on estetics... were not. It looks like an earthquake came thru, obviously the builder didnt do it correctly.

The patio will look like this:


Lastly -- soon. By the 4th of July ;) (((since I have a week off of work and NOOOOOO PHOTOS!!!))) I will be posting a review of San Francisco. I also want to do a beauty review of products I use! :)

With that said... here are some pics from San Francisco to tide you over. :)

Jon and I at Pier 39 - I think this is right after he got his Salt Water Taffy. :)

Me, after Wine Tasting in Napa Valley for 8+ hours. PS... Sutter Home was my fav.. and its the most commercial - not what I was expecting. :)

You cant go to the Golden Gate Bridge (heck let alone San Fran) w/o a picture with the bridge behind you!

Lucky us, it POURED while we were there. This is right before it started the hour long torrential downpour.

I'm back... again!

Sorry for the lack of posts! :)

Its been a busy whirlwind few weeks. Works been busy, (per usual).

Vacation to San Francisco, was heavenly. I will be posting a review with pictures soon.

Photography is great, I am booked until September. :) 11 more weddings this year, so far. Of course we have several family sessions, and seniors this summer so it's going to be verrrry busy. :) I cant complain.

Work -- I have an interview for a promotion in the morning. I am looking forward to the opportounity. It would be in our marketing department, and I would be responsible for aquiring new church clients in the southwest. I'd start traveling a lot, so it would be an exciting new opportounity. Speaking of travel, I am taking an assignment in San Antonio for two weeks in mid July! San Antonio was one of our other vacation spots to check out! I think Jon is going to come down and spend the weekend with me, so that will be a nice mid-summer vacation.

Weightloss, I am now at 40 pounds down!!! Since January 21st. I am proud of myself in the lifestyle change. Clothes are all quite loose. Its a great thing, but Imshort on "fitting" clothes and I dont want to go spend a fortune on new stuff, that will soon be loose too!

Well, I had better get things ready for the week and work on some wedding pics!

Stay tuned for a San Fancisco review.

The new wisdom tooth diet...

Has already dropped me 2 pounds :) I havent really been eating. I did have two bowls of oatmeal before getting my wisdom teeth out yesterday, and a cheese enchilada (cut in a million little pieces last night) in celebration of my FIL's bday.

Speaking of wisdom teeth, it wasnt that bad. While I did look like a chipmunk, I successfuly had 4 teeth pulled and a cavity filled, without being put out, just novacaine here friends. The best part.. I learned that I obviously have FANTASTIC insurance! :) Holler for that, $114 bucks for everything.

Thankfully, I am doing pretty good. Although I am a bit scared to chew, and I am terrified to brush my teeth (yes I know its sick!) but I am scared!!!!! :)

Oh, how could I forget, I lost 5 pounds last week!!! HOLLA!

On the photog front, keeping busy. I just finished up last weekends wedding, the first I shot with the new camera. I Love LOVE LOVE it. Next Ashley's engagement pics!!! Its been pretty busy meeting clients for the upcoming spring weddings, I am going to start the winter weddings "rock the dress" shoots soon, I am stoaked for those!! :)

Well, thats all for now, have a fantastic week!!!

Easter is almost here! :)

Why am I so excited? Because I gave up facebook for Easter! :) Yes I was previously mildly addicted. :) It was great. You know the point of giving something up for lent is to give something that is hard to live without. It was, I totally feel disconnected, but it was so good for me. I think I gained a lot (obviously time). But I spent more time with other things. Blogging of course.. too! I learned that I will be able to just spend 30 min a day on there, if that. If I can live without it for 40+ days I can significantly reduce time on there. (Sorry Sarah~) :)

Now, on the health front. I gained two pounds this week. However, I AM ok with that. I could have gained more, had I not been smart in my decisions in CT. (Oh and I am not saying the Canolli was a smart decision). However I could have bought ten of them ;)

The weather has been heavenly. I had the windows open, which resulted in a dusty house. So I spent this morning cleaning. Lovely eeeh.

Speaking of cleaning, our housekeepers son is having a partial heart transplant on Tuesday. Please keep them in your prayers. She called me yesterday to let me know, and ask for prayers. Apparently their insurance is covering the transplant, but wont cover the rehab (seriously thats redic) but they are going to plan a fundraiser soon, so I'll post about that later. I can not immagine going through that. Heck, I am a teensy bit scared for getting my 4 wisdom teeth pulled next Saturday. Eeek. :)
My dentist said he can do them himself, so it will save a ton of money. Holler for that. $200'ish compared to $800 or more. Yeah. Oh and I am getting a cavity filled at the same time. God bless me. :)

Its the busy season for photography. I had a senior session yesterday, of course the 2 hrs we shot it rained. When we finished and I was heading home the sun came out. SERIOUS!? Ugh. Thankfully there is always the passageway, and awnings in the Old Market. Tonight we have a wedding at Legacy Hall. It's one of Jon's co-workers. Then we get a 2 week break and its a few back to back weekends of weddings.

THEN... VACATION!!!!!!!! We are heading to San Francisco Thursday the 6th of May thru Tuesday the 11th. We booked the airfare last night, so now its to determine lodging. Were trying to debate on staying in San Fran the entire time, or stay there Thurs-Sun nights, and Monday morning head to Napa (wine country) and then head back Tuesday and then fly out. Any suggestions?

So far on my to see list in San Fran:

Alcatraz

Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square

China Town

Lombard Street, Cable Cars, Golden Gate Bridge!

There is so much to see and do! I am excited, its been a while since we've been on vacation, so it will be nice to get away!!

Losing never felt so good...

I am down 26.2 pounds so far! While my goal was to hit 30 by tomorrow... I am close. I know I worked hard, and I did things the right way so I am happy about that.

It's a beautiful day, I have to get things ready for my trip to Windsor Locks, CT (Hartford) any suggestions for up there?!?!? Well I gotta head up to Blair to meet with a client - happy FRIDAY all!

Shhh...!!!

But I've been "breaking" the TD rule on weighing this week. Let me say its MOTIVATING. I am now down 25.8 total. As you may all recall my GOAL was to loose 30lb by this weekend. So I have been working hard the past week. I think I am going to be close, and maybe do it!!

I just got back from a nice brisk walk with the pups. Oh how they loved being outside again. It was cute because Lola walks (errr I mean prances) and always keeps her head up looking around. Lucy (aka sled dog)keeps her head down and a low profile. Its quite cute. :) It looks like she is constantly sniffing for food. Hell who am I kidding, she probably is. :)

I leave for CT on Saturday morning, and I have some things to prepare for. I am a presenter so I need to polish what I am going to say (I know it but... I am a perfectionist) :)I also want to go pick up a new shirt or two... since mine are all getting too big -- HOLLER!

Well thats all for tonight. Happy healthy week to all!

Are you a DINK?

What is a DINK you ask? (Don't be ashamed.. I had no idea).

Double Income No Kids. Yes I am, and I am content (for now). A few weeks ago Jon's new co-worker referred to him as a DINK, and Jon was like huh? Apparently this co-worker has a a love hate for us. (He also think's we must be millionares) oh and he think's were "ballin" since we bought a new Passat (I wish you could have heard me laughing!)

On the diet front, I gained a pound, but now I am back down (since I cheated and weighed myself). For 20.8 total. I had a chat with TD, and he lowered my calories to 1500 (from 1700). Now up until last week, I had'nt maxed out (with an exception 1 or 2 times). Since Friday I've been staying under 1150 daily so thats good :) Workouts are more enjoyable since the weather is finally turning around.

Lucy and Lo are cute as ever (as they always are when I have been out of town!)

Work is FANTASTIC. I am #2 in the country players! This is HUGE. Normally it takes a few years to get to that - so I am quite proud. :) Speaking of, anyone want to buy an ad. ;)

On a personal note, from the success of work, in the past I made some poor decisions to use credit cards/debt. Now, I have always always always paid perfectly, however I had debt. To the tune of 20k. I am now down to 4k, which should be paid off in the next month or two!! :) All since last January. We do have 2 car loans, on 0% so we plan to keep chunking $ to 401 k's, mortgage ect. Until were no longer DINK's :)

Well, I had better get prepped for my "video" that I need to tape for our sales conference. It should be interesting.. :)

Down 5!

I had an awesome week! I lost 5 lbs! That puts me at 18.8 total. YAY! I still have a long ways to go, but I am making great progress. I have a work trip coming up March 27th. It's been my goal from the get go to have lost 30 lb for that trip. That's three weeks away, and I think I can easilly do it. That's 11.2 in three weeks, which is totally attainable. SO yay!

This week I am going to hit it hard in the work out area. I realize this is an area I can work harder in. So I am planning to incorporate some new variety in this week. Probably 3 days on the elliptical with weights, 2 days on 30DS and 2 days of other work outs. I am a big fan of FIT Tv OnDemand. Love it.

Well, I have a laid back weekend planned! YAY! Probably going to do some cleaning and maybe errands -- exciting huh! :) Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend!

Dont forget to vote for Lucy!!!

OMG!

So... diet wise. OMG isnt so good. I actually gained .2# however.. I am looking and feeling thinner. I've done a lot of weight lifting lately - so I am hoping this is muscle :)

Now, for the good OMG. Work was fabulous this week. For those of you who arent quite sure what I do. I work for Liturgical Publications, and I sell advertising on church bulletins. My job is a sales job, so I am commissioned. Which can be an amazing thing if you are successful. Thank God I have been so blessed to be successful. I sold over $8k this week, now before you think I am a major balla -- I dont get all of that. :) I also am about to close two huge deals, one $6500 deal, and hopefully a large one to the tune of $23,000!

Now this makes me squeel because this means I get to buy my new camera and flash that I have been lusting over. The Canon 7D and Speedlite!




I am also going to be upgrading my backup camera. Since I have all the Sony equipment, I will be trading that in for a newer Sony. Super stoaked. Eeeee!

Yay!!

Down!

Gooooooood Friday!

I am down another pound! Yay!!!!!!!! That's all --- picture this weekend! <3

nine.point.two

Yeah baby, 9.2 lbs in one week! I am super proud of myself. I think it will only get better from here too!! So, I have decided (per Jons suggestion) to treat myself to something special when I hit goal benchmarks. So...

25 pounds lost
Manicure/Pedicure/Facial

50 pounds lost
Massage, New shoes

75 pounds lost

My Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 I have been DREAMING about... no replica's here sisters!



100 pounds lost

Designer Sunglasses, some Chanel's perhaps? Exact style TBD -- gotta be with the "in trends!"


135 pounds lost
I am hoping for a nice vacation = pre kids. One last hurrah!

Once I reach this, I will be happy. :) However, who knows maybe then I will want to go lower!