Poor Blogger..

Poor Blogger,

I have ignored you for few weeks now. I'm working on it though. The schedule has been crazy, life has been busy and I've been too tired to try anything new. I need to get it together and get my mojo back!

Stopped at Hobby Lobby the other day, I did. (I couldn't bare to live without that place!) Picked up a few things. Gonna try some silk screen paint to decorate this "blah" of a sweatshirt I have. I love it's comfy-ness but it's not something I prefer to wear in public. It's too great to leave in the closet, so with a little magic and a few mice friends I think it can become a Cinderella :) (too many kid movies, I know) I also explored over to the bead isle. I want to make a charm that fits my vintage style I've got in mind. So hopefully all turns out well. It's a slow process, (shame on me) finding the time and motivation is the key.

Um...hmm.. ?

Sorry Blogger I'm in a rut.

Please excuse my scattered thoughts..

Lately I have been struggling with ideas, projects, and anything creative in general. I have creators block big time! I went to an interview at one of the best design firms around this area and came out rethinking what I really want out of all this. It was a great interview, don't get me wrong.

Everyone can get to a point where what you love can become no longer enjoyable. I think I'm lost on what to do, as I am attempting to raise this block off my brain! I discovered last night a lady I follow on here keeps a Journal but it's not just an ordinary journal. Her journal is writings, doodles, art and all kinds of things. I'm totally inspired. She stated that she carries around her book, a few crayons or markers and a newspaper or magazine. I've never truly kept a journal, so this could be a challenge.

I'm thinking I can do this! I have all the time in the world (not really, but I'll make time) to do something like this if it is going to help me find my creative side again. My problem is there are soo many hobbies I am into and can't seem to finish any. My biggest threat is of course, my career. If I can't create then I have no job. Simple as that. So I best get to it!

She posted a few books that inspires her and they were neat, I think a trip to Barns and Noble is in my agenda to find a few inspiring journaling books myself.

Organic Anyone?

Have you always wondered but never knew exactly where the produce at the grocery was coming from? Well we recently watched the video Food, Inc., and what a disturbing feeling I got afterwards. This video showed the facts of where our beef, poultry and vegetables are being produced and what exactly goes in them. My stomach churned! I just couldn't believe what I was learning. I always debate in the produce section on what to buy as to which looks more appealing. I'm a big fan of celery, and it's one vegetable that shows the biggest effect in organic or not. I usually would buy the bigger stalks that look better and greener. Not no more! These stalks have been injected with "steroids" to preserve them longer and to make them grow incredibly faster than organic. Ugh! how frustrating! It's a shame we don't have some local true farmer markets near by. If I had the ability I would have my own garden.

I'm Jumping for... my Health

It's here, 2010 has hit the calendars.

Personally, I'm not very big into making "New Yrs Resolutions" because, well, lets face it.. most only last for 3 months tops -OR- We make ourselves promises in diets that turn into excuses eventually and then parish at the sight of a chocolate bar! So what's the point?

I've decided to give it a try with something new, since this tradition is truly made more for a personal goal.

The two dreaded words: Health and Weight loss has never become a concern of mine until now. I recently was going through a few photos of last year and the year before, and saw that my weight had fluctuated visually. Soon to be 25, has everyone saying "your still a youngin" but I'm no longer as physically active. I've never been one of those gals to be all hyped up on their looks or to be in a size 3, but I have always been self-conscious. I'm no supermodel nor do I want to be, but I would like to see myself healthier and more fit. I have seen a difference in my skin, my hair and my emotions when I eat like crap-o-la and feel like crap-o-la! It's hard to justify going to the grocery to buy for two separate grocery lists, (when one person in the house is super picky and limits to a small menu) and your only cooking for two! Cooking for him and cooking for me isn't the problem but spending twice as much at the grocery is. I need to find a solution for this.

His Menu: red meats, chicken, hamburger helper, potatoes, green beans, corn, chips and cheese, pepperoni, lasagna, pasta, pizza, sugar cereals, waffles and kool aid/ Gatorade. (and he gains 0 lbs)

My Menu:(I miss these things) Chicken, fish, turkey, occasional steak, sushi, soy beans, green beans, beats, carrots, celery, broccoli, Romaine and spinach lettuce, raspberry vinaigrette, feta cheese, brown rice, all fruits, nuts, raisins and cranberries. I could go on and on.

Unfortunately, he turns his nose at these things. I need suggestions.

In the meantime, I have been reading up and discovered that Jump Roping is going to be a new fad for me. I'm no Rocky Balboa preparing for my next fight.. but this workout can kick butt! After a couple of days my calves were tight, my legs like jello and I felt like I had ran a mile. I couldn't believe how fast my heart was pounding after 15 min! Curious again, I did some more reading and found that 10 min of jump roping equals a half mile run. Wow! I am happy with this because I do not like to run on freewill. Total cost for happiness = $6

Meet My Motives:

Meet my friend above on the left. I despise her! (in a good way of course) She is the instructor off of my Turbo Jam dvd's. One of the most energetic people I have ever seen! She is lit up with a great personality to work out to, and of course I want my body to look like that at 40 after 2 kids! Then there's my friend above on the right. Kelly Ripa. Hilarious to watch, perceptive and yet on the verge of too skinny. I despise her also!

I posted these two due to their interesting qualities and for the fact that they are getting posted in my closet as well. Super fun people and they are going to keep reminding me of my goal. Work work work but yet don't go over board!

Wish me luck!