Mid life Crisis.....or

Why I decided to take a class at the community college. *L*

I do think I must be going through some kind of mid-life crisis though. In the last few months I haved joined the Y, began having highlights put in my hair, and yesterday I started a Digital Photography Class at the local Community College!

Joining the Y has been...what's the word I am looking for... hard?...sweaty?... rewarding? All three! I knew I was WAY out of shape but just this week I think I am hitting my stride. In the beginning I could only walk on the treadmill for about 30 mins. at a very slow speed. Now I am doing a 2.5 mile cross country course! It takes me an hour to do it but the trainer told me for now I should concentrate on the length of time I walk not the speed. I wish I could tell you that I have lost tons of weight working out but the truth is I have only lost I think around 15 lbs. in 3 months. If I could just get my diet under control I think I could really drop some pounds! One thing at a time... *G*

As for the highlights....well I did need to cover some increasing gray but I think the main reason I decided to do this was something more than just vanity. I do like my hair this way...and covering the gray is a definite bonus! But I think the main reason for the change was THE CHANGE itself. Does that make sense? I am not going through menopause...at least I don't think I am! *L* I mean just doing something a little more daring, adventurous, you know?

The Class is something along those lines as well. I got a digital camera awhile ago and I don't think I have ever used it to it's full potential. Well, in a few short weeks I hope to change that! Next week we are going to start using different settings. I am also hoping he will show us how to share those images with you guys! He told us that we may learn some website design as well. I am also thinking about taking his next class which will be Nature/Landscape Photography. He said that the class would go to Stone Mountain alot for class. Doesn't that sound like something cool to try?

Another thing I have tried to do in the last few years is travel. I am saving now for a Cruise Sugarbritches and I are taking in Nov. I want to swim with the dolphins on the trip so I need to really lose some serious weight before then. No way am I getting into a wet suit at my size! Someone may mistake me for a humpback whale and harpoon my butt!!!

If you can think of any exciting things I should try before my brain returns *G* feel free to share!

The Agony of Defeat

Oh it was horrible!!!


I just got home from watching the Carolina Panthers go up in flames! They just couldn't get their act together tonight. Stepmom and I were talking before the game and I think we jinxed them. We both agreed that as long as we scored first we would win....but if Seattle scrored first it would be a very bad game. You see Stepmom and I are Football experts...why I have watched 3 games this whole season! Usually I just watch the Superbowl. I mean that is the only game that matters right? Oh well, I guess I'll be pulling for the Steelers now....although I really don't care who wins.....I am a poor loser! *L*

Long time no Blog!

I wish I could say that the reason I haven't been writing is that my life is soo fun and exciting that I just haven't had the chance! *L* I WISH! Actually it is the exact opposite! I should be happy that things are quite but I get a little nervous when nothing is going on....it only means that when the next big thing hits it will be HUGE! I am such an optimist aren't I?

I have been working on a few things for the scrapbook retreat I have planned in a few weeks. I will be packing up some of those goodies tonight and hopefully will finish all the little things by Friday.

In stepmonster news...things are stilled strained. She has been having a pain in her side for about 2 weeks...I could make a comment but it would just be toooo easy!*G* I called stepmom the nurse and asked her about it. She suggested that Miss Thing get herself to the Dr. and have it checked out. She called the Dr. today and he told her to go to the emergency room "immediately" and get it checked out. Well 4 hrs. later...they tell us that she has a severe UTI and they give her a few prescriptions and send her on her way. I feel bad she is in pain....truly I do. And I do hope that things will get better between...although I am still not sure when that will happen!

Today's T3..... New Year's Resolutions!

Ok I am sure I will not be keeping all these but a girl can dream can't she?

1. Eat more heathly foods
2. Work out at the Y at least 4 times per week
3. Get more organized with my scrapbook stuff
4. Work on my relationship with my mother
5. Do more things with Sugarbritches
6. Mark off things on my "25 Things to do before I Turn 50" List
7. Pay off at least 1 credit card before June
8. Go on a Cruise (Ok so that's one a definite! *G*)
9. Lose weight....goes along with the first 2 and would help with # 5
10. Laugh more!

So let me know what Resolutions you have for 2006!