my journey to beautiful.

blech.

2010-01-26T13:21:00.000-08:00

Serious post.

What is wrong with me? Why can't I get motivated? Do I seriously want to be this stinkin' weight for the rest of my life? NO! But, I can't seem to get up off my fat ass long enough to do anything about it. Ugh. Gross. I'm gross.

Kyle, Amber and I walked everyday last week and I stayed completely on plan. NO cheating whatsoever. Guess how many pounds I lost? Yep, you got it...goose egg. Does anyone know how frustrating this is? It makes me want to scream! So, between Jillian's "Last Chance Workout", walking/running AND eating healthy...I feel like I should be seeing some sort of results. But, it's just not happening.

You know, starting this diet for the first time was a lot easier that getting re-started. :( I'm depressed about my weight loss and the fact that I'm not getting any results. And this causes me to not want to try and go by McDonald's on the way home. How about a great big french fry? Maybe a beer or two when I get home too. Geez!!

Well, that's my serious vent. I needed to get it out. I can't keep telling myself, "don't worry...keep plugging. You'll get there..." It's getting depressing.

♥k

Are you kidding me?

2010-01-17T15:59:00.000-08:00

I was such a stinkin' hard worker this week. I didn't cheat once on my diet and I worked out every single day. Guess what the scale said? 0 POUNDS LOST. Are you stinkin' kidding me? Geez. How depressing.

I'm trying to stay upbeat about the entire thing. I have taken a 4 month hiatus from any regular exercise and diet. So, maybe my body just has to get used to this whole thing all over again. But, honestly, I don't like it. :( I'm struggling each day to stay on plan and that was never so hard before. I look at pictures of myself from a year ago and think I looked horrible back then, I look way better now!! And all that mentality does to me is not make me work as hard. I figure, hey, 60 pounds gone, I shouldn't have to worry about strict dieting anymore, only maintaining. Too bad that's not the case...I have a good 40 more pounds to get off and I just can't get myself motivated. After a weigh in like today's, I need a miracle. I'm going to continue to eat healthy and do my exercise everyday this week and maybe, just maybe, something amazing will happen on the scale next Sunday. Keep your fingers crossed for me, I need all the help I can get!

On a lighter note, me and the girls decided to go out dancing Friday night...just us. It was a blast. I had forgotten how much girls night really means to me. :) We definitely got our exercise and it was a good boost for all our egos. There were some pretty good looking guys lurking around asking us to dance. :) So, that was nice. We've all decided we're going to try and reserve one night a month just for the girls. Fun. :) I'll post a few pictures to show you guys how cute we looked.

"Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and boys are just people to have fun with."

♥k

thank you, jillian, thank you.

2010-01-13T09:12:00.000-08:00

All I need to say about this is...

Thank You Jillian Michaels

for making me want to kill myself.

Ah, it burns so good.

rip cavalac.

2010-01-12T13:30:00.000-08:00

Hey, hey, hey. Seems I'm on a roll today...two posts!! I totally wish I had some AMAZING progress pics to show you all, but I don't. Wouldn't it be wonderful if I had taken a sebatacle from blogging only to return trim and firm? Ha, keep wishing guys. Until that day, I can only give you sad pictures of my crushed car. I decided I would make a special post for my little baby, the Cavalier. She is no more. Purchased by Allstate, I'm sure she's been scrapped for metal and is in car heaven. Love that little car. :)

I'm going to post some pictures of my sad, little car. She was violently slammed into under a yellow light one morning around 7:35. SAD DAY. So, she was put to sleep and I was awarded a very small sum for my pain and suffering from Allstate Insurance Company. VERY SAD. VERY SCARY. I'd never been in a wreck before, so I was an insurance claim filing virgin. Very tricky stuff. Dealing with numerous insurance agents was a bit overwhelming while also dealing with the fact I had no car, I had to get a car in a hurry and my neck was killing me. Damn whiplash. Anyway, the poor little Cavalier has been replaced with a smoother riding, Grandma-looking Mercury Sable. Ah, I do love my new car. :) So, in her memory...I am going to post some pictures of the Cavalac. :(

Say goodbye to her. :(

♥k

hiya guys.

2010-01-12T08:28:00.000-08:00

Yay for Kasey blogging again!! Sorry I've been so absent and I've broken so many promises to continue blogging and staying in touch better. This time, I'm serious again. Swear. It's gonna happen...I'm going to post so often you guys get tired of me!!

So, since I've talked to you all last, not too much has happened. I finished my first semester at NPCC and it was wonderful. All A's. :) Thank you very much.

As far as weight goes, I'm still not doing much. I'm stuck in a rut guys...this is why I've returned to blogging. I need some MOTIVATION! I haven't gained anything since my move but I also have not lost ONE SINGLE SOLITARY pound. This is getting to be a bit depressing. This past weekend I bought a new Biggest Loser DVD, "Last Chance Workout." It kicked my big, fat booty. But, in all honesty, I'm looking forward to doing it again because I know those things work. I just need you guys to keep me motivated, please!! I need your help!! :) My best friends Amber & Sarah have started a diet with me and they are exercising on a regular basis as well but we can't all get together and do things because our schedules are so conflicting. This makes everything LOTS harder than it was in Texas. In Texas, I had Misty & Emily to be my workout buddies and accountability partners. Now, I'm basically on my own except for a phone call to Amber each day to recount my caloric intake and exercise. Keep me in your thoughts, guys. I'm miserable with myself right now and I HAVE TO GET THIS WEIGHT OFF!!

That being said, I am extremely EXCITED to get my diet and exercise going again. I know, most of my excitement comes from blogging about it. I didn't realize how important blogging was to my weight loss until I stopped doing it. But, I'm back and ready to rock!!

Until next time, I'll leave you guys with some pictures of the past few months. :)

Heather's Bachelorette Party @ The Big Chill

The besty & I all ready for Smyly's.

Amber, Sarah & Me at Frown Pow'r Concert @ Low Key Arts

♥k

I promise I'll do better...

2009-09-27T19:42:00.000-07:00

Hello all! Sorry I have been so absent lately...I've been ONE BUSY GIRL. I'm all moved into my very own little house, I've started all classes and I'm finally getting used to a brand new job. Whew...that's alot to handle all at once!! But, let me tell you guys...I am loving it. I'm so glad to be back home and closer to my family. I do miss my little Texans though. :*(

This weekend was completely and totally boring. I spent two days working on a geography presentation, a philosophy paper and studying for two tests. I better ace those!

I had an amazing birthday with two of my best friends in the world. SO MUCH FUN. I'm so glad to be back here and to be able to reconnect with people that I haven't gotten to see in so long. Especially my brother. We are getting closer by the day...we've always had a pretty strong bond but it's getting even stronger lately. He's off at college...crazy. And he loves it. Amber and I are taking a trip there this coming weekend for family day. It's going to be so weird to be at my college and see my brother there going to the same classes I did. Ha, weird. It's going to be super fun though! Enjoy: Pictures from the past month and a half!

Happy Birthday to Meee!! :)

Okay, okay. Weight loss. I really haven't lost anything since I've been here. :( I've gotten 59 pounds off and kept them off but it's beginning to get VERY difficult. So, I've started Jillian's 30 Day Shred again. I moved up to level 2 tonight. Geez, I'm sure I'll feel that in the morning. I'm looking at some different gyms around here because I know I reallyyy need to get back in there. Although the scale shows no significant difference, I feel fatter. Is that weird? I've been staying on plan with my eating ever since I arrived but I took a month long hiatus from any type of exercise except for some brisk walking at my high schools track. I just don't feel good. I need that "WOW look at the scale" feeling again. Any pointers? I'm hoping The Biggest Loser will help me with inspiration. I usually don't get to watch full episodes because I have class that night but for the past two weeks, it has really gotten me motivated! Why can't I get my fat ass off the couch and exercise if those people are? So, keep your fingers crossed for me that my motivation returns full force and I can get these last 20 pounds off!! :)

So, I promise I'll do better about updating. I have more time now that I'm settled into a routine. And I have seriously been missing your blogs!! :)

♥k

hiya.

2009-09-06T19:59:00.000-07:00

Heyyyyyy! I've missed you guys! Thank goodness for the internet people...they are my saviors, I'm now back online! I'm here and settled and trying to get used to being home again. My house is FINALLY finished, I've started my new job and I'm going to school 4 nights a week. Things are going fabulous!!

I'm working really hard on my diet still. I have lost a total of 60 lbs, so only about 25 more to go and I should be where I want! I'm going to try VERY hard to update more regularly for you guys...I have been SO busy!! :)

♥k

This is from the first night I moved back. Me and the girls went out on the town! :)

farewell texas.

2009-07-31T06:07:00.000-07:00

Today is my last day at work and the day before my last day in Texas. :( Although, I'm super stoked, I'm also sad. Texas has been good to me and I'll always hold a special place in my heart for her. Texas made me grow up and be an adult and she's the reason I'm able to make this move tomorrow.

I'm really glad Carly & Misty will be making the trip to Hot Springs with me...it'll give us some more bonding time on the way. As soon as we get there, we're unpacking and then it's off for a girls night out (our last one for a while)! I'm going to try and keep the tears in check but it's gonna be hard saying goodbye to two years of my life.

Today is weird. I'm sad but still excited. I'm stoked to be moving closer to my family where I can see them everyday. I can't wait to be reunited with my best friend of six years, for good. I can't wait to see how my life unfolds back in my hometown. I'm excited for a new house, new job and new school. This is a very good thing and I can't wait for it to begin!! :)

As for weight loss, I'm holding steady; just as I expected. Amber & I have devised a weight loss regimen for when I return home and after I get settled in. I'm looking forward to a change of scenery; some new walking trails, a different gym, yoga. I will definitely keep you guys posted on the weight loss!! :)

I'm not sure when my internet will be hooked up at the new place so I may be a ghost for two weeks or so. My Papa is still working on the floors and I have a ton of cleaning to do before I can even consider setting my computer up. But, when I have access to the internet I will definitely post so you guys know I survived the move!!

I can't wait to start this new adventure and I'm glad you guys will be right by my side!! :)

♥k

moving day is nearing...

2009-07-28T09:06:00.000-07:00

My last weekend as an official Texan was this past one. :( That's some sad news right there. So, me and the girls decided to make the most out of it. We went to my favorite little honky-tonk in Oklahoma and had a blast. Then to the lake on Sunday to see Damien, Branden & Keaton before I left. :)This week is so super busy. I seriously have something that has to be done every single day on top of packing up the rest of my stuff. And, this week it finally decides to rain. Thanks for that. It hasn't rained in like a month and it's going to rain straight through next Wednesday. Well, that puts a damper (quite literally) on my moving plans. Looks like we're going to get wet! :( I just keep telling myself...it's a small price to pay to be back in Arkansas. I hope that holds true!

As far as my weight...I'm maintaining. And that's all I'm really asking for until I get settled. It's extremely hard to lose anything with all the running around I've been doing. And it seems like everyone wants to celebrate my move with a dinner. Geez, my friends are killin' me! So, I haven't gained anything but I sure haven't lost anything either...I figure that's okay. FOR NOW. I haven't made it to the gym in about 4 days which is crazy for me...but I'm hitting it up tonight when Misty gets off work. I can't wait til everything is moved and I can settle into a routine again. This whole not going to the gym thing is killing me because I feel so gross! I see no difference on the scale...but I just feel different. You guys know what I mean? I never thought in a million years I would be upset because I didn't have time for the gym...geez, that's great. :)

I guess that's it for now...I'm trying to get better at keeping you guys posted! :) I'm moving in 3 days!! And, now I'm finding that I'm kind of torn about the decision. Is it possible to be completely sad but still excited?

♥k

skinny dippin'

2009-07-23T11:34:00.001-07:00

You know how I love to tell you guys about new music...well here's someone you'll really like! I'm a huge fan of Ashton Shepherd, a true-blue country singer...and I've found someone who runs a close second to her! Her name is Whitney Duncan and she's great! Check her out...you won't regret it.

Whitney Duncan

More CMT Music

More CMT Music Videos

♥k

hey bloggy friends.

2009-07-21T09:42:00.000-07:00

A quick update: I've been running around crazy getting ready for my big move! :) I got EVERYTHING packed up this past weekend, with the exception of things I use on a daily basis. So, I'm super excited! So, I was surprised with some gifts at work today! (Gotta love my co-workers!) Wrapped in Hannah Montana wrapping paper (my fave), I got a really nice convection/toaster oven that I am stoked about using! Also, I got some bathroom towels and rugs and of course, a Texas picture to put in my house so I never forget the Lone Star State!This past weekend wasn't anything spectacular...I spent most of my free time packing and talking on the phone to my Grandma about furniture finds. But, I was dragged out of the house Saturday night to celebrate my friend Lacy's birthday! :) Which ended up being a blast, of course!!

I'm still hanging on as far as weight goes. 52 pounds and holdin' steady. Boy, I sure wish that number on the scale would decrease a little!! I decided, with only two weeks left in Texas, I should take full advantage of my gym membership. So, yesterday I left work, worked out at the gym for an hour and THEN came home and walked 5 miles with Misty. Whew. Needless to say, I'm sore today. It's been a long time since I've put that much exercise into one day. :) But, I feel fabulous and I'm planning to continue the same pattern for the next two weeks so I can see some difference on the scale before leaving Texas!

Anywho, that's about it. I just wanted to update you guys and let you know I'm still kickin'!!

♥k

when the dog bites, when the bee stings...these are a few of my favorite things!

2009-07-17T08:55:00.000-07:00

I've been inspired to write a post about my favorite things. I did this a while back but this is more of a "product post." I'm one of those people that if I find something I like, I have to share it with everyone! I need to spread the love around! So, this post is where you'll my find my favorites in diet snacks, books, stores, or really just anything that grabs my attention!! I hope you guys enjoy it!

I LOVE...
weight loss memoirs. (This one's for you, Jenn!) My faves: Half-Assed by Jennette Fulda and Such a Pretty Fat by Jen Lancaster. If you haven't seen these...please, go out and get them. They are fabulous.

You can also follow both these authors at their blogs....which I do every morning! Take a look at Jennette's here and Jen's here! You guys are gonna love 'em!

I ALSO LOVE...
Capri Sun Roaring Waters drinks! If you're anything like me...you get tired of water sometimes. So, I started buying Capri Sun's instead, for only 70 calories I could get a refreshing juicy drink with my dinner. Then, I realized my beloved Capri Sun's have anywhere from 20 to 30 mg of sodium! Ack! So, then I discovered Roarin' Waters...they have anywhere from 10 to 15 mg of sodium which is better and they're only 30 calories! Delicious! :)

THIS, TOO, MAKES ME HAPPY....
Snapfish.com! If you're an avid photographer, like myself, then you should definitely visit this site! I take all my photos digitally and this site makes it possible for me to upload my photos and have them developed and shipped to my house in a matter of days. And the best part? Each print only costs 9 cents a piece! Absolutely great!! :)

So, I guess that'll be it for now. :) I hope you guys enjoy this and it's helpful! ♥k

thank you amazing life!

2009-07-14T12:25:00.000-07:00

School? Check. House? Check. Job? CHECK!! That's right...I'm officially ready to go to Arkansas! I got a call today notifying me that I got the job!! YAY!

Not only am I out of the 200 club but I'm into a new job! Thank you amazing life! :) I totally believe that the amazing-ness that is happening now is a result of me living a healthier life. Remember when I vowed to treat my body right in January? Well, now she's paying me back!! Thank you! :)

♥k

life is ONEderful.

2009-07-13T07:07:00.000-07:00

My weekend was amazing.

Somehow I managed to NOT take pictures. What?
This is the only one I got out with. :)
By the way...I'm no longer a member of the two hundred club.
As of yesterday. :)
Ecstatic!
♥k

ok, ok...last one. i promise.

2009-07-09T11:24:00.000-07:00

Okay, I had to blog this! I ran across an even BETTER before/after comparison and I wanted to share it because it kinda gives me butterflies in my stomach!! Not so many as it used to of course, since there's not that much tummy there anymore! :)

February 2009 (2 months into my lifestyle change.)

July 2009

Holy freakin' cow. I love it. :)
Okay, that's it. I promise.
♥k

i just dropped a grant! (progress pics)

2009-07-09T06:07:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful morning! I love my scale today...she was oh so good to me this morning. As of today, I have officially lost 50 pounds!! It's about time! So, I thought, hitting this milestone called for some progress pictures! :) Yayyy!

Okay, I can barely look at this...ewww. This was in December 2008. On Christmas, this was 10 days before I officially started my diet. Don't judge too much! :)
And now, 50 pounds lighter!!

I've still got a ways to go...but I'm proud!! Thanks for the encouragement guys! :)
♥k

13 reasons.

2009-07-08T05:59:00.000-07:00

Browsing blogs this morning, I ran across an interesting post from Jenn. In order for me to stay on track with anything, it's very important for me to make lists; that's why this caught my eye. Jenn listed 13 reasons she wanted to lose weight. The idea is to make the list and keep it somewhere visible so you can view it whenever you need to. Almost like re-inspiration (if that's a word).

So here's my list: 13 Reasons I Want to Lose Weight

1. I want to be healthy. I want to change my lifestyle to fit a healthy persons life.
2. I want to be confident again. It makes a world of difference!
3. I want to nip this "overweight" thing in the bud while I'm still young. :)
4. I want to be able to look in the mirror and like what I see.
5. I want to be able to do more physical activities.
6. I want to show myself I can accomplish such a big task.
7. I want to love my body.
8. I want to be in shape and become an active person.
9. I want to be able to have children when that day comes.
10. I want to be able to find a wedding dress that's not in the plus size section.
11. I want to be able to find ANY clothes that aren't in the plus size section.
12. I want to be confident enough to stand in front of a classroom of middle school students and not feel like they're all making fun of me.
13. And lastly, I want to lose weight to make ME happy.

♥k

carly's 23rd birthday extravaganza....

2009-07-07T13:45:00.000-07:00

in pictures.

Friday: Carly's surprise party at the VFW!

Saturday: Carly's party at Crosswire!

Monday: Birthday dinner with friends at Chili's. :)

Needless to say, Carly got DAYS of celebration for her birthday! :)
All in all, a fabulous weekend.

a weight loss post.

2009-07-02T12:33:00.000-07:00

Remember when exercise was fun because you knew it would produce results in a week on the scale? I loved those days. The days when I couldn't wait to leave work to get my gym on. The days when everything was fresh, new and exciting. Now, I seriously have to PUSH myself to get to that gym. I feel so guilty for skipping the gym, I find myself walking 5 miles throughout my town with my workout buddy, Misty. Hey, I guess any exercise is better than none. Luckily, my disgust with the gym hasn't produced any pounds that stick to my center. But, I'm not losing, I'm maintaining. And now, is NOT the time to maintain. I'm a mere 4 pounds away from my first goal weight. Notice I said first. I still have ANOTHER goal to obtain after this one! I need to get it in gear and start moving again!

Thankfully, I have great blogger friends like Dana, Wendy and Shelley who keep me inspired! After reading their posts this morning, I've decided...no pain, no gain. I should never think it's okay to skip my exercise because you know what? That's what got me in the shape I was in. Dana talked about being a creature of routine...this is so me. You know how most people take 30 days to form a habit? Well, it takes me about 5 so it's extremely important that I stick to a routine and do NOT stray from it.

Everything is going so great right now...job interview, new house, new school, new town. I get to start over. I think I'm letting my extreme glee and excitement take over the other aspects of my life. I sometimes forget that I'm not finished with this journey; that it's going to be a lifelong adventure.

Someone once told me that once you lose 10% of your body weight, you'll feel an amazing difference. They're right. I feel phenomenal. I'm doing things physically that I haven't done in years, if ever. I'm more energetic and I don't mind doing a little work. Wendy's blog really registered with me about this. A couple weekends ago, I was asked to help move some cows from one pasture to another. Six months ago, I would've given that person a dirty look and rejected the idea completely. Now, I just smiled and said sure. No qualms about it...that's a difference.

I know I've come a long way since January 5th, the day I started this diet. And I am definitely grateful for the progress I've made, but still, sometimes, I get down and out about the scale never moving. I'm doing my best to have a positive outlook everyday and from this day forward...there will be no more skipping exercise. Promise.

♥k

news.

2009-07-01T09:18:00.000-07:00

I have a job interview.
Keep your fingers crossed for me!
:)

summer, summer, summertime.

2009-06-29T08:52:00.000-07:00

What a great weekend! I'm hoping someone is still reading my blogs because it's been so long since I've gotten comments...it looks like I fell off the face of the Earth! So, for those of you still interested... :)

I'm really starting to feel a little sad about this whole moving thing. I'm so excited, especially after the good news from Dad last night that (YAY!) I will have a house when I get there!! I'm trying to spend all my waking hours with my loved ones here and this weekend REALLY made me realize how much I'm gonna miss those guys. Friday, me, Misty and Carly went to the Bogata Rodeo and then met up with Carly's Dad at the VFW. I sure will miss that guy...he's so fun!On the way to the rodeo!

Yes, we're THIS special. We have a sign. :)

Saturday was Dean's going away party. They boiled crawfish and there were TONS of people there just to show how much we'll all miss him! This was definitely bittersweet for me because it's so hard to get us all together at one time, anyway...and I know it won't happen again before I leave. But, it was great to spend time with my best friends! (And the kids, of course.) :)

This is our official "redneck" picture. :)The cutest kids ever.Me, Carly, Tracy & Dorcas

Sunday was a blast. Lake time!! SO MUCH FUN. Thanks to Levi and his amazing boat...we stayed on the water allllllll dayyyyyy. I'm a bit sunburned but I definitely plan on making that trip again...it was so fun!Emily & Jess

Levi's way of staying afloat. :)
So much fun!

So, I'm back to the grindstone today after a fantabulous weekend. These weeks sure are passing by fast. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing...I guess we'll see and find out. :)

♥k

down for the count: my first injury.

2009-06-26T07:33:00.001-07:00

Uh-oh. My first injury. :( According to my pharmacist, I have a stress fracture in my right foot. Are you kidding me? Ugh. I have a HUGE, and when I say huge...I mean massive, blister on the bottom of my right foot. So, because of this blister, I've been favoring this foot and not walking correctly...this is how the stress fracture happened. Luckily, there's minimal swelling and no discoloration, so I'm HOPING I'll be back in the gym by Monday. :) Ordered to sit on the couch, I took full advantage last night and watched Forrest Gump, gotta love the classics!! And spectacularly, I'm a pound lighter this morning! I could get used to this.

I have a pretty fun weekend planned. Rodeo tonight, crawfish boil tomorrow and lake on Sunday. Expect lots of pictures. :) I haven't been doing well on my picture taking lately...I usually photograph everything but I just haven't felt like it. But, that will all change this weekend!

Yesterday was a sad day for the media. When I found out about Farrah Fawcet, I was pretty sad. Poor thing, but she had been suffering for years and she's in a far better place now...I'm just sorry she didn't get to marry Ryan O'Neal before she took her place in Heaven. I'm not even going to comment on the Michael Jackson thing. It is sad...but he stole Farrah's thunder big time yesterday. I don't appreciate how every channel was taken over by Michael Jackson videos and tributes and Farrah was just completely forgotten. In the words of Forrest Gump, "That's all I have to say about that."
So, I'm getting more and more anxious to get back home. This is going to be the longest month leading up to my big move. :) I'm super excited and CANNOT wait!

♥k

thank you, texas.

2009-06-23T08:48:00.000-07:00

I honestly thought I would be in Texas forever. I thought this is where I'd meet my husband, raise my kids and work, forever. I fell in love with Texas the minute I stepped foot on her soil...and I still love her. I sure hate to leave her. I have to say that Texas is responsible for me being a grown up. When I crossed her state line, I was a broken mess. I had just left my fiance, job and home to start a new life away from everyone and everything I knew in Arkansas. Thank goodness for my best friend, Carly, who took me in right away. She gave me a place to live, helped me look for jobs...gosh, she even fed me when the need arose! Now, two years later, I feel complete again...finally. I have confidence again and I know I'm worthy of certain things in life. During my time in Texas, I have acquired a great job that's given me lots of experience, made some of the best friends, returned to school, regained my confidence through weight loss, bought a car and became a real adult. I'm not at all scared about moving back to Arkansas because I'm prepared. Because all that I've learned in Texas, I will be taking back with me to my hometown and putting to use.

Thank you Texas:
-for teaching me how to shoot a shotgun, now one of my favorite hobbies.
-for introducing me to the wonderful world of Texas Country Music.
-for making it possible for me to return to college.
-for introducing me to Riley Dean Sands, my love. :)
-for making me responsible for my own actions.
-for making me love a cookout more than a club night.
-for showing me the importance of family.
-for convincing me that sometimes girls nights are far better than dates.
-for showing me that you actually can love your job.
-for making me realize that marriage can wait, there's no rush.
-for showing me the importance of "friends like family."
-for giving me an entire summer to be irresponsible with my best friends.
-for introducing me to the beautiful sounds of Bleu Edmondson.
-for your sunny days and blue skies that kept me going.
-for making me feel the true pride that Texans have.
-for making me realize, again, that I do love a good pickup truck.
-for giving me my first pair of real cowboy boots.
-for making me more tom-boyish and not so dainty.

I could definitely go on and on about my love for Texas, but I do love Arkansas too! I'm extremely excited about being closer to my family, the prospect of a new job and new school, meeting new people and re-connecting with old ones...oh, and there's a boy. :) But, we won't talk about him for fear of jinxing it!! Let's just say, it's a good thing and I seem to be listening to "Boy Like Me" by Jessica Harp pretty often these days. :) You guys should definitely download that song, you'll love it!

As much as I'll miss my life in Texas, I am ecstatic about my move home! I always thought I'd end up in Texas, but my Papa said he always knew I'd come back home. He said, "Kasey, you always come back where you start." I guess he knows me all too well.

♥k

edit: just to let you know...

2009-06-19T22:24:00.000-07:00

I finished My Sisters Keeper by Jodi Picoult tonight.

Pleasseee go out and get it.

Oh, and see the movie.

You won't regret it. :)

♥k

i love this week.

2009-06-19T06:59:00.001-07:00

Can we all say AWESOME week? I love it! I'm so glad it's Friday! :) So, once again, this morning, the scale was good to me!! Thank you scale Gods! I have lost 4 pounds this week! That's so great to me because I went an ENTIRE MONTH at the same weight, finally some pay off! Misty and I have started switching days at the gym...we go one day and walk the next. We've made a nice 4.5 mile path to walk on the days we don't workout at the gym. :) I'm really loving being out in the sunshine and getting some fresh air.

This weekend, I've vowed to take it easy. I need to be saving money anyway for my big move home. :) So, tonight I'm going to rent Madea Goes to Jail and enjoy the rest of Lonesome Dove, which I have absolutely fallen in love with! I totally recommend this to all you gals, even if you don't like westerns...can you believe it's taken me THIS long to finally watch it? Hehe. :) I also have to grab some groceries after work, boo...I sure hate doing that! I'm getting kind of tired of my same ole' snacks...any ideas, girls? I could sure use the input!!

Update on My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult: FANTASTIC. I can hardly put it down...and it's an easy read so I'm already over halfway done. HUGE difference between this book and The Thorn Birds. I'm definitely going to look in to reading some more of Picoult's books. She seems great. :)

I'm treating myself to some Subway tonight for good behavior. :) A veggie sandwich sounds mighty delicious right now.

♥k

screw the thornbirds.

2009-06-17T07:35:00.000-07:00

I sure hate to do this...
but I'm taking your advice and

I'm putting down The Thorn Birds.
Bleh, I swear...that book.
I just cannot get interested in it...and I'm only about
100 pages shy of finishing it...but I'm taking a break.
And while I'm taking my break I can start on my new books!
Starting with My Sisters Keeper by Jodi Picoult.

I have been seeing Picoult's books out forever and thought some looked interesting but I just wasn't sure...so I decided to take Annie's
advice and start reading her!
So, I'll give you guys the verdict in a little while when I finish. I actually haven't even cracked the book yet, that's on my list for this afternoon. :)
Maybe it won't take me a freakin' month to finish this one!
Damn Thorn Birds.
♥k

it's about freakin' time.

2009-06-16T08:17:00.000-07:00

FINALLY! The scale finally moved! It's a freakin' miracle! I'm now officially 7 pounds away from hitting my first big weight loss goal of 52 pounds! Sheesh...it took long enough! Frustrating doesn't even begin to cover what these last 10 pounds are doing to me....ugh! I'm going to the gym today to make sure those 2 pounds it took a freakin' month to lose STAY OFF!! :)

Saturday night was SHENANDOAH! WoOt! They were very good...a little older, but their sound was exactly the same! Carly and I didn't stay for the entire thing but we snapped a few pictures-
The next month and a half is going to be EXTREMELY busy for me. I'm moving back to the homeland, Arkansas, at the beginning of August and while I'm super excited and ready, I'm a bit apprehensive as well. New house. New job. New school. I've sent in 4 resumes so far, but that's about all I can do from 3 hours away. Luckily, my school stuff is pretty much taken care of because I was on the ball about that last week. :) Just waiting for my admittance letter and then I'll follow through with my financial aid. I'm SO excited about my move but it's just a bit stressful because it's happening in such a short time!

So, please go download this...Wide Open by Jason Aldean. You will not regret it! It's been in my CD player for the past 2 weeks...and it's one of those CDs that you don't have to skip songs!! GRRRREAT!!

♥k

sometimes it's the little things.

2009-06-10T08:14:00.000-07:00

My blogging buddies are the best. Today I ran across another great blog that inspired me to post my own. :) My sorority sister Sara wrote a wonderful blog about small things in her life that make her happy. I loved it! :) So, I'm stealing her idea and writing my own!! She's right, you know, sometimes you get so stressed about everything going on in life that you forget to appreciate the little things that make your life worthwhile. Here, I'm going to let you in on some of those things in my life and show my appreciation!!

First and foremost, MY FAMILY! They have gotten me through LOTS of hard times. Thank goodness for my daily phone conversations with my Grandma, the advice my Papa gives me and the special bonds between my cousins!I think it's time for a new family picture! lol.

Secondly, my besties! Growing up, I always had more guy friends than girls for the simple reason that it was easier. Less drama. But, as I've gotten older I've realized the importance of great girlfriends. And I would DEFINITELY rather have one great night out with my girls than 10 fabulous dates.The best roomate EVER.

Emily, my partner in crime.
Amber & I plan to wreak havoc on Hot Springs. :)

Thirdly, my brother. I never thought I'd say this!! (haha) My brother has turned into a fine, young man and I couldn't be prouder of him. We used to fight like cats and dogs when we were young, but now that we're both adults, we have a great relationship. I couldn't ask for a finer baby brother.And lastly on my list of little blessings in my Riley Dean. I love that boy to pieces and he sure can turn my frown upside down!! He's so special and literally puts a smile on my face at the thought of him!! I'm so thankful the Lord put this little boy in my life and I can't wait to watch him grow up!! [From afar, since I'm moving. :(]Well, that's all from me today. You should definitely go check out Sara's blog and read her list of little blessings! :)

♥k

take me to the church house!

2009-06-08T07:53:00.000-07:00

This is going to be short & sweet because I'm having trouble holding my eyes open....I'm exhausted.

The weekend was great overall! I got to see my aunt and uncle who live in Las Vegas, NV and who I rarely get to see!
Kayla & Cory's wedding = BEAUTIFUL.
Little Big Town Concert = GREAT.
Night out with my besties = THE BEST.
I didn't get much sleep over the weekend and continued that habit into last night.
Got some stressful news as soon as I returned to Texas so I didn't get into bed until around 1 last night! eeeeep!
I'm EXTREMELY tired today but I'm going to be a busy little beaver trying to work some things out.
I'll explain to you guys later when I know the outcome.
For ya'll: my weekend in pictures. :)
♥k

Mr. & Mrs. Cory Kirk!! :)My cousin & lovely bride, Kayla.
Ya'll know I gotta have a picture with Pop!!
Little Big Town!
♪I was born and raised...in the Boondocks♪
♥ them!
Saturday night at Smylys with Amber!Amber, our new friend TJ and Carly

PS: No weight was gained during this trip although there was fast
food and Michelob.
:)
Back in the gym today. Serrrioooussss.

be good to your body for she has been good to you.

2009-06-05T06:40:00.001-07:00

While reading Jenn's blog this morning, I was reminded of my favorite Oprah episode. The Oprah episode that changed my life. Doesn't that sound nutty? Back in January, I was watching an Oprah episode where she was describing her weight gain. (I know all you ladies watched as well!) At one point in time, Oprah was TINY and she has gradually gained all if not more of her weight back...and she decided it was time to shed it all, again, and for the last time. She said a lot of inspirational things in that episode, but one thing really struck a chord with me. She said "This year, I'm going to be good to my body. My body has made it possible for me to hug, kiss, walk...do everything for myself over the years. And, I have NOT treated it with respect. This year, I vow to treat it with respect and take care of it." That really got me. It's true. I have been through a lot throughout the years, as we all have, and my body has gotten me through everything. It gave me the strength to hug my loved ones after my mom's passing in 2005, it made it possible for me to go back to school in 2007 and do well...there are so many things my body has helped me through that I am thankful for.

So, that being said...I am treating my body better. I'm not feeding her junk anymore that just makes her tired and ugly. I'm getting out and exercising so she can be more energetic so I have MORE time to spend with family and friends. I'm removing the extra weight from her frame so she can breathe better. I cannot tell you girls the difference 43 pounds has made in my life. I FEEL GREAT! I'm not finished yet, by far, and there is still a long road ahead, but I'm making it. (And getting fantastic compliments by the way!)

I've hit a plateau in my weight loss...and we all know what that can do to our spirits. It doesn't matter how great I eat or how much I exercise, that scale is stuck. I've been in real need of some inspiration these past 2 weeks and I'm so thankful for Jenn's blog this morning. She helped me remember why I started this journey and reminded me that I'm still traveling. She reminded me that it's not all about weight loss all the time, sometimes it's just about feeling good and being healthy. :) So, thanks Jenn for showing me there's still light at the end of this tunnel!

♥k

be smart. :)

2009-06-03T11:52:00.001-07:00

Just a quick post to let you girls in on something spectacular!
Take a nice, breezy walk to your local grocery
store and pick this smartfood up, please!
It's so good, I had to share with everyone.
Smartfood Popcorn Clusters.
My favorite is the Cranberry Almond...

Here's the weirdest thing...I HATE popcorn.
But, this stuff, it reminds me of my childhood favorite Crunch 'N Munch.
But, it's only around 120 calories with LOTS of taste!
It's fabulous.
Just thought I'd share. :)
♥k

chipotle, skeet shoot and new moon.

2009-06-01T05:55:00.000-07:00

Whew! What a weekend! Saturday, I had a shopping extravaganza with my girls in Sherman, TX and watched my roommate get a tattoo! And I got my dress for Kayla's wedding! Super excited!! Omg, you guys...if you EVER get the chance to eat at Chipotle...take advantage!! It was 2 thumbs up, most definitely. It's a build-your-own-burrito type place and it's fabulous. See below for the pictures of wonderful goodness:

These are our amazing burritos from Chipotle!

Stuffing my face! :)

Carly ready to get her tattoo!

The finished product!

Sunday, we went over to Jake & Shauna's for a cookout/skeet shoot. FUN! I never thought in a million years that I would look forward to shooting a gun! My Papa's on the lookout for a cheap 20 gauge! :) I don't think they boys knew what they were getting themselves into when they suggested skeet shooting! Us girls dominated and the boys threw the clays! I got to spend time with my precious Riley and Keaton AND get home just in time to see the BRAND NEW New Moon trailer! Woot!! GREAT WEEKEND!!

Skeet Shoot!

Me & Shauna tearin' it up!

My Riley Dean: isn't he stinkin' cute!?

I can't wait for this upcoming weekend either...TONS of fun with my family and friends in Hot Springs!! :) And, for your viewing pleasure, the New Moon trailer!

♥k

holy stinkin' cow: progress pics.

2009-05-28T11:52:00.000-07:00

Woah.

That's all I can say about my wretched overweight self from a year ago.
Now, I'm 43 pounds lighter and still working!!
So, I thought you guys might deserve some progress pics...
(plus, I really wanted a side by side comparison.)
Call me conceited but I'm stinkin' proud!
The first picture is me in May 2008. Sheesh!

And the 2nd is me now!!!
Wahoo!
Thank you all so much for your support...
this blog has REALLY helped me to stay on track,
especially being able to read ya'll's stories everyday too!
I'm still hoping to lose quite a bit more but I'm off to a great start!
Plus, I'm only 9 lbs away from my first goal of 50
pounds!! Schwinggggg.
♥k

home again, home again...jiggity jig.

2009-05-28T06:10:00.000-07:00

For good, this time!! :)
I had the BEST day ever yesterday!
I talked to my counselor at PJC and turns out,
I'll be a college grad in December!!
YAY! Sooooo, I'll be moving back to the homeland...
Arkansas...in December!!
I'll be continuing my education there at
Henderson State University in Arkadelphia!
I'm so stinkin' excited!
I'll be spending so much time with my family!
And I really think this is the right move for me.
So, wish me luck guys!
And I promise to keep you all posted about everything!
♥k

now i'm really an OLDER sister.

2009-05-26T07:33:00.000-07:00

Whew. A weekend home was exactly the medicine I needed to remedy my stress! I had the BEST time at Kash's graduation (aside from feeling about 100 years old!) All those kids that were walking across the stage used to come spend the night with my brother when they were like 7; I cannot believe they're all grown up!! 217 kids graduated! That's a lot of new college kids!! Here's some pictures:

I decided to head on back to Texas Sunday around noon. I made it back around 3:30 (thanks to the shortcut directions provided by Dad). After arriving back in Texas, it was Crawfish Boil time!! Personally, I don't do crawfish, but I figured a few beers and some mischief was right up my ally!! The night ended in a frog-giggin' lesson...which I WILL NEVER PARTICIPATE IN AGAIN. We didn't have a gig, so it was pretty cruel. I won't even go into detail about this because I don't want to re-live it. :( Here's some more pictures from my fabulous weekend!! Please ignore the Doritos in my hand...it was a holiday, there was cheating invovled!! :)

This is our redneck frog giggin' mobile. Haha!

PS I watched Jon & Kate last night...and it was so sad. I want them to make it work so badly! I hope they can find the strength they had when those babies were born...if they could, I know they could reconcile. Keep them in your prayers, guys!!

PSS I deleted all my fat pictures off my Myspace. I'm making a change in my life, for good. I don't need those pictures as a reminder!! No weight gain over the weekend! Yay! Back to the gym today to shed some more inches!! :)

♥k

who says you can't go home?

2009-05-22T05:25:00.001-07:00

I'm going home today!
I'M SO EXCITED.
My baby brother is graduating high school.
That is scary...damn, I'm getting old.
Majorly stressed yesterday.
I'll explain later.
A WHOLE weekend without my gym...
Pray I don't gain any weight.
That's the last disappointment I need.
I'll post Tuesday with lots of pictures!
♥k

well, hello charice. (hehe)

2009-05-19T07:48:00.000-07:00

Charice!! Charice!!
Another wonderful music recommendation for you guys!
I'm an avid Oprah watcher and I was so excited for yesterdays episode of World's Most Talented Kids!
Charice was there!! :)
And she did uh-may-zing.
She's only 17 and this is her first single...she's got a BIG voice for a 17 year old!
You guys are gonna love her...her voice is so powerful!
You can download this song on iTunes for $.99!!
Go get it, I did!!
Enjoy!

it turns out, i'm pretty bad ass at being a woman in the outdoors.

2009-05-18T06:49:00.000-07:00

Woohoo! Had the best weekend! Women in the Outdoors was amazing, as expected. And, it turns out, I'm not half bad at being outdoorsy. As a matter of fact, I kicked major ass at it. :) After WITO, I went to a joint birthday party for 3 of my friends and had a major blast. Sunday was totally a day off and I didn't move from the couch ALL day. It was wonderful.

NO gym at ALL this weekend. I feel crazy...but luckily I didn't gain any weight. I actually lost 2 more pounds this past week so I'm at a total loss of 40 pounds! Woot! (Must have been all the exercise at WITO!!) Here's some pictures:

Fly Fishing :)

Archery :) Skeet Shooting, I kicked major A at this!

All in all, it was a freakin' great weekend! Back to the grindstone today at the gym...oh, and I finished reading "Running with Scissors"! Very good book...there was some pretty graphic sexual scenes, but other than that I would definitely recommend it to anyone over 18! :)

♥k

i've been workin' for the weekend.

2009-05-14T06:01:00.000-07:00

Yay, it's Thursday! I'm so stinkin excited for the weekend! It's a busy one though! Tomorrow, I've gotta hit it hard at the gym because there will be no time for exercise this weekend. Then my friend Lacy is coming over to watch Christmas movies! I know, it's only May but we had a wild hair! I'm sure we'll watch my fave:
Saturday is WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS about which I am super pumped! It is supposed to rain all day though...so I'm sure those pictures won't be too flattering! But, you know I'll post some for ya'll anyhow! After WITO, I'm going to dinner to celebrate 3 of my good friend's birthdays! Then, you guessed it, we're hitting the town! Keep your fingers crossed I find me a good looking cowboy! :)

And finally, Sunday...we're celebrating Mothers Day a week late because Deborah was out of commission last Sunday. Carly and I are taking Deb to dinner and a pedicure Sunday afternoon. So, I'm pretty booked up as you can see! And I can't wait! :)
I swear, when it gets close to summer...my days start filling up fast! I took a gander at my calender for May yesterday and nearly every day has a reminder of some sort on it! Geez, but you know I love it...gives me less time to sit around my house watching re-runs of Reba and eating tablespoons of peanut butter!! :)

♥k

PS Happy Birthday Krystal!!

every line is about who i don't wanna write about anymore.

2009-05-12T13:04:00.000-07:00

I don't know why I'm just now posting this.
If you don't listen to anything I say...please hear this!
Watch these videos and download their music.
They're amazing!
They're called Brand New and I've been listening to them since
2003. An ex boyfriend introduced me and I love them!!
They have a lot of great stuff but my favorite has to be their album
Deja Entendu.
Listen to the words, they are amazing.
You won't regret it!
Let me know what you think!!

call me a crosstraining slut.

2009-05-11T06:26:00.000-07:00

Ok, you all know my first love...the elliptical?

Well, I'm ashamed to say...I'm cheating. Yes, that's right. I've found another love. The TREADCLIMBER! This machine is amazing. In 45 minutes, I burnt 600 calories just walking at 3.3! Fabulous!! You guys should definitely check it out...it's so worth your time! If your gym is like mine, it's hard to get to though...those skinny girls are fighting for their turn on that thing!♥k

today is a special day...

2009-05-08T11:02:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Mama.

I miss you!

"A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take." Cardinal Mermillod

my blog about reading...

2009-05-06T12:13:00.000-07:00

Finals are over! Woot! I am so glad because I have really fallen behind on my reading list lately! I've been meaning to read "Chasing Harry Winston" by Lauren Weisberger for months now, I finally cracked it but I'm only on page 97! Thank goodness school is done for a while so I can get back in the hang of things!!So, I thought I might share with ya'll what's on my reading list. I'd appreciate any feedback whatsoever! I wanna know if these are good, bad, whatever!!

My current reading list:Yes, crucify me now...I still haven't read Harry Potter. Eeeep! You guys know I love the movies and I've had the first two books since Christmas (Thanks to my little brother!) But, I promise you I am reading them ASAP!

You guys let me know and I'll let you know how they turn out!

♥k

my family sure can throw a party.

2009-05-04T07:15:00.001-07:00

My weekend was WONDERFUL! Here it is: in pictures!! :)

Me with the Mr. and Mrs. to be!!

We threw a DANG GOOD shower for Kayla!

Kash's Senior Prom!!Aren't they cute?I cannot believe my brother is graduating this month and having his SENIOR prom! Whew!! Makes me feel EXTREMELY old! :) They looked fantastic though!

Girl's Night Out at Smyly's
Note: The red head has been my best friend for 6 years! Man, am I getting old!
You gotta love random friends made at the bar!! :)The love me. :)

ps: no weight was gained during this trip. SCORE. Back to the gym today! :)
♥k

jon & kate plus 8

2009-04-30T12:49:00.000-07:00

Sooo, I was going to write a blog about the divorce rumors between Jon and Kate Gosselin, but decided against it...for my own sanity. I am not even entertaining the thought that divorce could ever happen!! I mean, look at them!
And those babies. How sweet!! I refuse to believe any negative publicity!! Be sure and tune in for the new season on May 25th!
♥k

PS I added this video just because it's my favorite commercial! :)

i'm a woman in the outdoors.

2009-04-29T07:51:00.000-07:00

Super excited! I'm officially a member of Women In The Outdoors, thanks to my wonderful boss!

Learning new outdoor skills, meeting people with similar interests and spending time with family and friends are what the Women in the Outdoors program is all about!

I'm very excited to be attending the Women in the Outdoors event this year! We're gonna receive expert instruction and a chance to try a variety of outdoor activities thanks to the National Wild Turkey Federation and it's partners! Woot! I'm super excited!!

So, I'm really not much of an "outdoorsy" person when it comes to certain things...but I am SO looking forward to learning some new things such as: skeet shooting (because I'm a Southern woman and I feel like I NEED to learn this), fly fishing, archery, wagon driving, etc!

If you guys wanna get involved with Women in the Outdoors, just visit www.womenintheoutdoors.com.

I'm gonna be so outdoorsy when this is over!! This is my outdoorsy side now: taken in 2004! Can you believe that!?!? I'd like to be THIS skinny again!! :)
♥k

made me laugh. :)

2009-04-29T07:26:00.000-07:00

So, usually I stay away from anything that could be considered derogatory to the Twilight series, but this cracked me up! Made me laugh SO hard! Enjoy! :)

tribute to a golden girl.

2009-04-27T11:38:00.000-07:00

Bea Arthur, best known for her role as Dorothy Zbornak on the sitcom The Golden Girls, has died at age 86. Dan Watt, her spokesman and former assistant, told the Associated Press the actress passed away at her home early Saturday after a battle with cancer. He declined to give further details.This really upsets me. :*( I'm a dedicated Golden Girls watcher, thank you Lifetime! I was pretty sad when Estelle Getty passed away last year, but Dorothy Zbornak? I thought she'd live forever!

My friends and I LOVE the Golden Girls and we like to consider ourselves the younger versions of each. :) See below: Picture 1 features Rose and Dorothy. Picture 2 is Sophia and Blanche!! :)

Bea will always be in our hearts and I will watch every re-run in remembrance of her and Estelle!

Check out this link for a clip of my VERY FAVORITE Golden Girls episode! www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVx9JjEDANg

PS: Thank YOU for being a friend!

my fun-filled, action-packed friday night.

2009-04-24T06:16:00.000-07:00

TGIF! I am so stinkin' glad! This has been the longest week ever! What are my big Friday night plans? Gym. Wal-Mart. Home. Fun, huh? I'm renting movies at the Red Box at Wal-Mart and plan to enjoy my night at home doing nothing!! If you haven't used Red Box, you should definitely try it. If you wanna try it, visit www.redbox.com for a free promotion code good for one free rental!!So, I have to admit: I only worked out for an hour last night. I've been EVERYDAY this week, though and usually Thursdays and Sundays are my elected days off. But, since I'm going to be spending next weekend in Hot Springs...I figured I'd better get my ass in gear this week! Anyway, it was enjoyable. There was a marathon of "Dirty Jobs" on Discovery Channel...so the time passed relatively quickly!

I was enjoying my jello cup breakfast this morning while I was reading blogs, as I do every morning...when I realized, where is everyone? Tara? Krystal? Annie? You guys are neglecting us in the blog world!! (Krystal, you totally have an excuse! Kaylee!) I would enjoy hearing from you all soon! I feel like I'm blogging to an empty cyberworld! :)

You guys remember Douglas, my friend's little boy? Well, he had surgery day before yesterday and he's doing amazing! Sadly, he's still in NICU and they're planning to keep him there for a while...but he's gaining weight and getting better everyday! Please keep him and his family in your prayers...he's been in there since February 2nd!
I guess that's all for me! I'm enjoying reading everyone's blogs and can't wait to try Ace's new recipe!! :)
♥k

i can't fight with an eclipse.

2009-04-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

According to HarryPottersPage.com, Summit Entertainment has confirmed the director for ‘Eclipse’ will be David Slade! David’s most recent film was ‘30 Days of Night!’

Also, the release for Eclipse in theaters is confirmed for June 30, 2010!

Yay! I'm super excited!! :)

Thought you guys might wanna know this too! :) PS I'm a little upset because no one commented on my blog from Tuesday! Am I too boring?! :*(

♥k

my lovely tuesday.

2009-04-21T06:14:00.001-07:00

I was in love with my scale this morning! 35 pounds down! Super excited! If you guys haven't noticed, I weigh everyday. I know people argue that isn't healthy, but it's what works for me. If I don't weigh everyday, I tend to get off track. So, since the scale was so good to me this morning, I rewarded myself. I ate a wonderfully, delicious raspberry shortbread cookie this morning! I ate that thing at like 7:30 am so I'm sure I'll burn it off today! :) I just busted into my real breakfast about 15 minutes ago and I was amazed! I have apple slices and grapes every morning. (They come pre-packaged at Wal-Mart and I love them!) Anyway, where ever they're growing these grapes...they must have steriods or something! I got a BIG FAT grape! I just thought it was huge...the picture doesn't really do it justice. The grape on the right is a normal sized grape...and the left is the gargantuan Sasquatch grape, but still equally yummy!
I'm beginning to get SUPER excited. I get to go home on May 1st! :) I'm super stoked. I haven't seen my wonderful family since December! Ugh, it sucks living so far away, but I guess it makes me appreciate my loved ones more.
I'm throwing my cousin, Kayla, a wedding shower and it's gonna be so much fun! I cannot wait! It's going to be so great! :) Can May 1st take any longer to get here!?
PS Please excuse the crazy hair and fat in above picture. Very old.
♥k

my loves.

2009-04-17T13:36:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ASjLwYKR-s

Go watch, now.
You're gonna fall in love.
You can thank me for it later.

♥k

fridayyyyyy.

2009-04-17T12:36:00.000-07:00

I am so super excited today is Friday!! I'm not doing ANYTHING this weekend and I am more than stoked about that! Me and the best friend do have a date on Saturday for lunch and Hannah Montana! Woot! But, tonight and tomorrow night I'm getting my scrapbooking done. It's about time! I have 4 months of pictures in a pile on my bookshelf that have to get scrapbooked asap!

So, those are my big plans for this weekend...along with the whole gym thing. Of course! Ladies...I'm proud to announce to you today that I have officially lost 31 pounds!! Woot! I know, go me! I've been working extra hard this week because I have to go home 2 weekends in May, that means no gym access! Although I am an Anytime Fitness member and I can get into ANY Anytime Fitness in America with my membership...sadly, they haven't finished the one in Hot Springs. Boo. :( So, I'm just going to walk the track at my high school with Grandma. :)

I'm hoping to reach my small goal of 35 pounds lost before my cousin's wedding shower on May 2nd (you guys keep your fingers crossed for me!) As you can see, I added a weight loss ticker to the top of my page to let you guys know how I'm doing...my first goal is to get 52 pounds off by my birthday, September 8th (21 more pounds to go!)...so that's what the ticker is set for right now.

I guess that's about it for now...I'm seriously thinking about trying out Ace's new recipe tonight. It looks delish!! Oh, and Sarah: I'm totally wearing my sorority t-shirt to the gym tonight and I'll be thinking about you the whole time! :) Hehe, love you girl!! :)

♥k

like i don't have enough shoes already.

2009-04-16T09:27:00.001-07:00

Hello all!!

There's been a tragedy. My gym shoes have bit the dust. Poor little girls...they were so good to me. It's obvious you need a new pair of tennis shoes when you're on the treadmill and you're shoes are whispering to you. Yes, everytime I take a step, my right shoe whistles. Ha! I busted an air pocket or something, anyhow, I need new shoes!! (Like I don't already have enough!)

I haven't invested in a GOOD pair of tennis shoes in a while! Not because I don't think everyone needs a good pair, but just because, seriously, WHERE WAS I GOING TO WEAR THEM? I was doing NO exercise whatsoever...well, now since I'm a self-proclaimed gym rat, I need new shoes!

Like I said before, I'm ill experienced in the tennis shoe shopping field. I could shop all day for cute flip flops or ballet flats, but I need help with tennis shoes!!

Here are a few I picked out that I think we'll work okay. I'd like to find a good deal as well as find something that will work for me.

Adidas Microbounce FH Incite

Asics Gel Hyper-Speed 3

Nike Jana Style Waffle 3 Running Shoe

I have basically NO arch in my foot, so it's hard to find shoes that won't hurt my ankles. The shoes I just destroyed in the gym last week actually came from Wal-Mart, but they had almost no sole which I find works best for me. My poor feet can't handle a thick sole. Also, I do LOTS of walking/running on the treadmill & eliptical plus I do some weight training in the gym: so I need something that's going to be good for both. Will you guys plleeaasseee help me?

♥k

my fantabulous easter family.

2009-04-13T12:07:00.000-07:00

Yay for Easter! Every year I spend Easter with my best friend, Carly, and her family. This year was no different. I spent almost the entire weekend with the whole gang and it was super fun! I don't get to go home much because it's so far away so I'm super lucky to have my second family right here! They are tooo great! Here they are: Carly, me, Virginia (Carly's grandma), Deb (my second mom), Toni and Emily. Oh yeah, don't forget BJ (my Dad away from home) peeping up from behind!
I am so lucky to have these people in my life. Carly and I have been best friends since 2004 and we've each been in each other's families most of that time too. These people are just extended family to me, not friend's family!

Oh, I also wanted to post a picture of my favorite little lephrachaun, Riley! This is him and his momma, Shauna. Shauna is one of my best friends and Riley is my true love! I just love him to peices!

How was your Easter?? :)

♥k

my wish list.

2009-04-13T11:53:00.000-07:00

Oooh, I totally just made my birthday list 4 1/2 months early! It's not until September but I feel like a little kid...I already found my perfect presents! Drumroll please!!!!!!!!!!!.....................

Twilight Scene It!! What? What? First off, I totally rock at Scene It!! And, secondly, I totally rock at ANYTHING Twilight!

And secondly.....yay! Hannah Montana: The Movie! I actually don't know if the dvd will be out by my birthday but it's still on my wish list! :)

Okay, so this post makes me sound like a pre-teen! But, you guys know how much I love my clean-cut, squeaky Disney shows!

♥k

so, i decided to go natural, sort of.

2009-04-07T11:46:00.001-07:00

New Hair Cut!

Tell me what you guys think of it!!
I decided to put some blonde back in...
I was missing my natural-ness.
Ready for summer, now!
:)

PS>I've lost 27 pounds in total so far! Woot!

i'm a winner?

2009-04-07T05:57:00.000-07:00

I got an award!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Krystal for giving me this award!
Now, I'm going to pass it along!!

Okay, so now for following the rules:
1. Check out Krystal's blog "Life of a Llama Queen"! She's great! She'll keep you interested with all her wifey duties, grad school and her brand new little one Kaylee!
2. I'm going to list 7 things that I love. (Easily done.)
3. I'm going to pick 7 of YOU for awards!! :)

7 Things I Love

1. My Grandparents: they keep me so strong. Seriously, they are my best friends, even my crazy grandma! :)
2. Road Trips: Random, oh yes! I love to just get on the road and drive. So relaxing, especially if I end up visiting long lost friends!
3. My Girls: There are a select few women in my life that I really could not live without. I live for our girls nights and random acts of fun!
4. My Friends' Kids: I have a few friends that have children...and I don't know what I would do without them! They are so amazing and they brighten my day!
5. My Hairdresser: She's grreat! Not only does she do a wonderful job, she's a great friend of mine. I love just going and visiting with her!
6. Twilight: Did you guys really think I could leave it out!? Haha, you know I adore the love story of vampire and mortal. Ahh, maybe I'll watch the movie now!
7. Texas: Yes, you heard me right. I love Texas and I am so proud to be part of the Lone Star State! I wasn't born in Texas but I got here as fast as I could!

Now, 7 People to Recieve an Award!

1. Annie: I LOVE reading all your silly tales about love gone wrong and dating mishaps, too funny! Thanks so much for entertaining me at work all day with your stories! I miss the crap outta ya, sister! Check out annie at singlelittlesister.blogspot.com.
2. Sarah: I enjoy your blog sooo much! You travel so much, I'm getting ideas for
vacations every time you write!! I love it! And, thanks for reading my blog back! :) PLEASE read Sarah's blog at phatgirlinalittlecoat.blogspot.com!
3. Diet Coke & Zingers: Is it bad that I don't even know your name? Yet, you were one of the first blogs I started reading. I so enjoy the weight loss blog and you are looking fabulous! dietcokeandzingers.blogspot.com
4. Jen: Ahh! Can I express my love for your blog enough? And your books? ;) I read a book of yours and fell in love, now I'm addicted to your blogs! I especially like what you've been doing with the 80s pictures!! You guys gotta check her out! www.jennsylvania.com
5. Elissa: Gotta love reading your random posts about daily life! It keeps me up on what you're reading and where you're vacationing! anotherdayinavery.blogspot.com
6. Jennette: So, you're the reason I became a blogger! I still read your blog every morning and love it! I read your book a few weeks ago and even blogged about my liking! Keep up the great work! www.pastaqueen.com
7. Deb: I have just started reading your blog and already you're an inspiration! Keep up the great work and I'll be here rooting for you all the way!! :) sheddingmyfatsuitforever.blogspot.com

Thanks to all of you for keeping my days filled with laughter and inspiration!

colorado bulldog.

2009-04-06T07:57:00.000-07:00

Colorado Bulldog
1 Shot Vodka
1 Shot Kahlua
1 Splash Coca-Cola
Milk

Amazing. Go out and try it. :)

♥k

my grandma has a facebook.

2009-04-02T12:58:00.000-07:00

Yes. You read that right. My GRANDMA has a facebook. Crazy, huh? I thought it was a little odd, so I decided to blog about it!

What you have to understand about my Grandma is that she is one, hip, old lady! She's only 62 and she is up with the trends! She's a blast! For example: at my cousin Chase's birthday party last year, she got drunk. Yes, my grandma got drunk! (Off only one beer, I might add!) She's so funny!! Here's a little proof of her crazy side, she was singing some Kid Rock song, I believe:
So, yeah. She has a facebook. I just needed to share!! This is my super cool Grandma and me this past summer (please ignore my extreme fatness: I weigh a whole 26 pounds less now, but it feels like 100!!!)

is gym rat a real thing?

2009-04-01T08:43:00.000-07:00

I have a confession to make. I think I may have another addiction, besides Edward Cullen. I think I may be obsessed with my new gym! A gym rat, if you will. That's right, folks, I bought a gym membership...look at me go!! :) So, far I really love the place. It's super laid back, not entirely too crowded and the people are great!

One of the greatest parts (okay, this is lame, I'll admit)...every machine has a TV!! So, I didn't have to miss The Biggest Loser last night while I worked out! Sweeeeetttt!!! :)

So, it's called Anytime Fitness and they have gyms all over the United States. I signed a year contract with them and I can use my key to get into ANY Anytime Fitness in America! Now, that's awesome! So, if I'm home for the holidays or something, I can still work out!! Yayyy!

They also have different classes you can take like Spinning Class, Abs Class, Step Class, etc. All included in your monthly fee. You can also take training sessions with personal trainers! I totally can't afford that right now, at 30 bucks a pop! But, before my cousin Kayla's wedding, I'm scheduling a session so I can look extra good!

Here's some pictures from their website so you guys can kind of see what I'm talking about. Go out and get a membership! You can find all the locations on www.anytimefitness.com. Enjoy!!

it's official. cheat weekend is okay.

2009-03-30T08:49:00.000-07:00

I know all of you are dying to know how my Twilight party turned out! It was fantastic! My girls came over and we ATE (alot, I might add), watched the movie and then decided to drive over to the VFW. I will make a confession. I got drunk for the first time in 3 months! I have been so gung-ho about this diet that I haven't allowed myself any alcohol, but it was soo much fun! I'm definitely a new believer in cheat weekends! Emily and I have decided this next weekend, we won't cheat. We're tricking our metabolism! HA! So, of course, I'll include some pictures for you guys...here are my spiffy decorations (haha):

My girls: (I so totally love these girls!)

We are totally throwing sign-language "e"s for Edward!!

And the VFW pictures! It was Carly & Emily's dad's birthday so we had to party good!!

Emily's "Gypsy Hooker." It was a shot of Tequila and a shot of pickle juice!

Our favorite bartender, Teresa!!

♥k

oh yes i did.

2009-03-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

You guys just thought the glasses made me a huge nerd. Look what came in the mail yesterday:
Oh, come on...you know you guys love them too!!

PS: Krystal Hayward-where are you?

♥k

i'm full of nothing to say.

2009-03-26T12:49:00.000-07:00

Hello my fellow bloggers!

This post really will be pointless. I just feel like I should post today, although, I have nothing to say really!

Going grocery shopping tonight. :( I hate grocery shopping! It costs so much to eat healthy! But, I'm going into withdrawls without my apples/grapes packages and Weight Watchers cookies! I'm totally not looking forward to going to Paris yet again this week but luckily it's not raining today and that's what I've been waiting on!

I fully plan on doing 60 minute Cardio, 25 minute Jillian's Shred and walking at least 3 miles tonight! I refuse to be distracted by tv, Twilight or my new book! :) I'm up to a loss of 25 pounds, so that means I just have 25 more to lose before June to meet my first goal! Keep your fingers crossed I can do it!

Real quick: here's a recommendation for you guys. Especially if you work in an office all day....like me, it can get pretty quiet and somewhat boring. Check out pandora.com. It's free online radio and you can type in what you want to hear and it will populate a whole bunch of songs that are related to that one you selected. Really cool! For example: I typed in Eli Young Band, obviously. :) And it gave me a whole station full of Texas Country artists...like Bleu Edmondson, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Randy Rogers Band and Roger Creager! I LOVE IT!

Also, sorry in advance, guys. There will be more Twilight pictures posted on Monday from the weekend Twilight party! Sorry, I know ya'll are probably more than tired of Twilight! But, you know how I am: gotta have my obsession!

♥k

look what i found: the reason i'm single.

2009-03-24T10:27:00.000-07:00

So, I was digging through an old picture box at lunch today and stumbled across a list that my girlfriend's and I made freshman year of college. I remember it just like it was yesterday. Haha. We were sitting in the caf at SAU just talking, about boys (you have to remember we were all 17 & 18 years old.) And we decided to make a list of all the qualities we needed in a man. It's a collective list from all of us, so it's pretty long; 4 pages to be exact! I found it quite hilarious!! This is my list for my perfect man, word for word, according to me, Holli, Carly and Maribeth.

1. Dark hair
2. Tan skin
3. Good wardrobe
4. White & straight teeth (Which is still very important to me today.)
5. Muscles (really? :))
6. A little bit of facial hair is okay, no beards!
7. NO SMOKING or DIPPING (Apparently, this is before I became a smoker myself.)
8. Decent sized ears
9. Tall, broad shoulders; gooby lines. (In case you ladies aren't familiar, gooby lines are the lines on a man's abdomen leading downwards. Think: David Beckham.)
10. Keeps his identity
11. Won't suffocate me (Still essential for relationships with Kasey.)
12. Manners!
13. Sense of humor (Also, still critical today.)
14. Polite, courteous, considerate
15. FUN
16. Christian
17. Loves his mama, but not too much. (Haha, I love this.)
18. Financially independent
19. Doesn't live with his parents
20. Wants a family and children one day
21. Likes my friends and my friends like him
22. Holds a steady job (very nice.)
23. Good vocabulary
24. FOCUSED
25. Doesn't mind cleaning (does this man exist?)
26. Good cook (I added this one for sure because I don't cook, ever.)
27. Can wine and dine
28. Smells good (I hope so!)
29. Can sit and do nothing with me, no couch potatoes! (What?)
30. Looks good in a hat
31. Can carry on conversations
32. Can take him home to parents
33. Answers the phone when I call
34. NO emotional baggage!
35. NO ACNE
36. NOT HAIRY
37. Accepts me for who I am
38. Thinks my blonde moments are cute
39. Not bossy
40. Not selfish
41. Good family life/background
42. Not too jealous, but still cares
43. Compliments me!
44. Can pay his own bills
45. Loyal
46. Shares my good morals and values
47. NO UNIBROW (This one is odd considering Robert Pattinson has one of the worst unibrows I've ever seen and I think he is amazingly good looking.)
48. Well-groomed but not metro-sexual
49. No baldness
50. No gauged ears
51. Not an incredible amount of visible tattoos
52. I'm the only one for him
53. Has a strong sense of home
54. Isn't afraid to introduce me to friends and family
55. NOT SELFISH or ARROGANT
56. Cocky, but not too cocky
57. Has a car, truck or suv
58. Self-confident
59. Not POOR, a little money is good (How shallow!)
60. Chiseled jawbones (See, this is totally me. I love some good bone structure and jawbones are my weakness!)
61. NO GOOGLER (For those of you who aren't familiar, a GOOGLER is a double chin!)
62. Strong, manly hands but still soft
63. Is willing to take things slowly, but can speed it up if asked to
64. Will warm me up when I'm cold
65. Full lips, but not LL Cool J lips (Hahaha!)
66. Is willing to watch a chick flick with me and admits to liking it
67. Knows there are other tv channels besides ESPN and MTV
68. NO mustache
69. NO moles
70. Wears watches; manly bracelets (1 or 2) [ARE YOU SERIOUS??]
71.Pampers me as much as I pamper him
72. Likes to hunt (WTF?)
73. No camo unless they are in the deer woods
74. No beer guts
75. Can be a social drinker, no alcoholics (Brandon) [Okay, this is hilarious! The name in parenthesis was a guy Holli tried to date but drank ALL the time!]
76. Steady haircut
77. Smart
78. No potty mouths
79. No tennis shoes with jeans; boots or birkenstocks only
80. Collared shirts
81. NO dry skin
82. CAUCASION
83. Eats more than me (I was a LOT skinnier then!)
84. Can use a gun
85. Carries a pocket knife
86. Wallet in back pocket; tri-fold wallets only (Which now I HATE tri-fold wallets!)
87. NO RINGS
88. Belt and shoes have to match (Still something I notice...)
89. No socks and sandles (AMEN!)
90. Baseball Players!!
91. Table manners
92. Fish hook on hat (Haha, all the boys used to do this if they were good ole' country boys!)
93. NO wallet chains (I agree!)
94. Buys clothing that fits but not too snug
95. Calls me just to talk
96. Listens well
97. Has good taste in music, movies, food, decor, etc.
98. Likes Christmas (VERY IMPORTANT!)
99. Will spoil me on Valentine's Day
100. Cares about his health i.e. cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.
101. Happy trail
102. Finds me irresistable like Corey & Topanga (HAHA!)
103. Will still love me without makeup on
104. Respects me and my wishes
105. Be nice to my friends
106. Well shaven, not scruffy
107. Boxers, not briefs
108. Not a pervert
109. Can talk to me like a person, not a piece of prized meat
110. Would fight for me
111. Brings me back something from a trip
112. Will play video games with me even when I suck (what?!?)
113. Will give up his bed so I can sleep better
114. Put up with me when I'm cranky or P-M-S-ing
115. Fresh breath
116. Good manicured fingernails
117. Good cuddler
118. No open toes if feet are "bucked up" (Bucked up means messed up or gross)
119. Flip flops and jeans please!
120. Preppy dresser (I so don't like this now!)
121.Country Boy (Don't you think #120 kinda clashes with this one!?)
122. Can get along with my Dad (Which I now know is IMPOSSIBLE)
123. Not a big complainer; optimistic
124. Will come pick me up
125. Keeps his hands to himself on the first date
126. Will take me fishing even though I'm loud and bad at it
127. Good driver (safe, doesn't take chances)
128. Doesn't take advantage of me (sexually, mentally, etc.)
129. NO BUMS
130. Good dancer
131. Likes to party and have fun
132. Plays guitar or piano (not a must, but a plus) [This still totally turns me on, by the way. Robert Pattinson plays both. :)]
133. Can be a kid, but is grown up
134. Be at my RESCUE (ex: flat tire or I'm upset)
135. NO DRUNK DIALING
136. OVER YOUR EX
137. Wears aftershave
138. DEODERANT
139. Hard worker
140. Doesn't talk during a movie! (Still very important!)
141. Not fidgety (ADD) [HAHAHAH!!!]
142. Uses a napkin, not a sleeve or his pants
143. No DOUBLE DENIM
144. NO MULLET
145. If you can fit into my pants, you CAN'T get into my pants. No skinny guys.
146. Contacts not glasses (At this point, I didn't wear glasses either.)
147. TALL
148. Not too skinny (As covered above.)
149. Hairy legs and arms
150. NO TRACK GUYS (Discrimination!!)
151. Can yell with me at a basketball game
152. Doesn't embarass me
153. Knows when to talk, knows when not to
154. Good penmanship
155. Will support my dreams, goals and passions

I think I was dreaming of Edward Cullen even back then! A fictional character! This is why I'm single...too much pressure on the poor fellas! I know this is all very realistic: to think one man would have all the right qualities. It's fun to dream though, right?

the addiction is back, stronger than ever.

2009-03-23T06:50:00.000-07:00

Like I said, it's back. Twilight is my addiction. I don't understand why I can't get away from it, not that I want to!

Here are some pics from the Twilight DVD Release Party at Hastings and Wal-Mart from this past Friday. It was super fun, but reallyyyyy packed! Also, confession: I bought ANOTHER Twilight DVD. I had already pre-ordered one back in January and I bought another Friday night...I just couldn't help it! Everyone around me was buying them! So, Misty is going to take the other off my hands when it comes in the mail. :)

So, since I've bought the DVD, I've watched it 4 times. Yes, 4 times since about 12: 30 Friday night. Yeesh! I told you the addiction is back with a vengeance! I'm totally checking out the movie with commentary this weekend! Wow. I know I'm a total nerd, but I am so NOT ashamed. I love my Twilight and can't wait for this weekend for my own viewing partyyyy!!

♥k

twilight on dvd tonight!

2009-03-20T05:46:00.000-07:00

Yay! Twilight DVD is released tonight at 12:01 am! Woot! My friends and I will be attending the Twilight DVD Release Party at Hasting's and I AM PUMPED! I'm having my own party on March 28th because I pre-ordered my DVD back in January and it won't arrive here until sometime next week. Which brings me to this question, why the heck did I even pre-order? I get my DVD later than everyone else and I am stuck sitting and waiting. WHAT? But, I guess the purpose of the pre-order is so I don't have to fight hundreds of 14 year old girls for my copy of lucsious Edward. I am so totally attending the Hastings party though, 14 year old girls or not!

So, I'm up to 3 Twilight shirts and I think that's where I'll stop. It just seems that every Twilight event needs a new shirt! So, I bought a cheap one at Wal-Mart last night for the Hastings party, mainly because I don't want to go to two Twilight parties in the same shirt! :) My shirt for tonight's festivities looks like this: I'm excited! All my girlfriends are going...it's going to be a blast! :) You guys should find Twilight parties near you!!

♥k

i'm a music, movie, tv, book WHORE.

2009-03-17T12:38:00.000-07:00

I've come to the conclusion that I may be addicted to words. I love music, tv, movies, internet, books...etc. All containing words. That being said, this will be my WORDS POST. I plan on making recommendations, AGAIN! I know, I'm addicted!

Let's start with music. PLEASE go to your iTunes right now and buy Bleu Edmondson's cd "Lost Boy!" It's so stinkin' worth it! They are super amazing! If you love country, like me...you're gonna love this! It's Texas country, and you all know that's my favorite so check it out!
Ok, tv. I know I'm behind on this one, but how great is "How I Met Your Mother"?? Ah-may-zing. I love it. If you haven't watched it, you must! You will laugh so hard!! So, who watched "Secret Life of the American Teenager" last night? Ugh. I thought I would throw up...since when did Amy become such a little beyotch? That just really bothered me and I so thought it was worth mentioning. Haha.

Let's skip movies since I haven't been to see one since BRIDE WARS!! Haha. Okay, Twilight DVD Release Party March 28th! I'll be watching a movie then!

Books. This is the one I really need help with. I need your recommendations! I have my Harry Potter books sitting on the shelf but I'm just not ready to read them yet...I want something else. I'm about 100 pages from finishing "The Trophy Wives Club" and I want something really GRRREAT to read next! Any thoughts? Help!

I guess that's all for me...I really just wanted to tell you guys to listen to Bleu Edmondson!! :)

♥k

i'm now officially a nerd.

2009-03-17T06:43:00.000-07:00

It's official. My continuous reading and internet surfing has paid off. I'm now a not-so-proud wearer of glasses. I knew it was going to happen eventually, my eyes have gradually gotten worse and worse. So, it's a fact now...I wear glasses. But, only when I'm doing nerd things. Ha. Reading, being on the computer, watching TV...things of this nature. So I thought you might enjoy a nerd picture of myself:
I actually got a fantastic deal on two pairs of glasses and I LOVE my eye doctor. So, all in all...the trip to the doctor wasn't a total bust! And, I CAN SEE NOW! So, now when my Twilight DVD comes in the mail...I will be able to see Edward QUITE CLEARLY. Woot! Here's another picture of one of the pairs of my glasses. These are my "fun" glasses as Emily calls them!

i kissed a vampire. and i liked it.

2009-03-11T12:04:00.000-07:00

My Twilight dvd should arrive in the mail in no more than 10 days! I cannot wait to have Edward in my living room! So, I've decided to throw a "Twilight DVD Release Party!" I'm soo excited. Luckily, nearly all my good girlfriends have read and fallen in love with the series as well...so I won't be alone! I even bought myself a new shirt to wear to the party! Here it is: (odd looking girl not included, thank goodness.)So, obviously at the party we're going to watch the MOVIE. But, I need some help! I want to make some Twilight inspired snacks! But, as you all know...I'm on a pretty strict diet. So I need help. Any ideas? (Krystal, this is really for you because I know you can cook!) I think I'm going to make my grandma's famous spinach dip and call it James' "You brought a snack" snack! Too cheesy? We're also going to have Bloody Marys renamed Bloody Bellas (because I hate that bitch.) and probably some apple spice muffins, but I haven't decided what to call them yet! Also, I found a recipe online for a VERY low calorie pizza, so I thought we could have "Edward's Only Bite" pizza (since that's all he ever eats in the book). I just feel like there are probably better things out there...I just need to come across them! So help me please!

♥k

small things make me happy.

2009-03-09T07:28:00.000-07:00

Small things make me VERY happy. See: Yay! Good news! Wal-Mart FINALLY put my jewelry box on sale! WOOT...so you know I snatched that puppy up for $25! Thank you very much!This weekend was a blast! Happy Birthday Steph and Jana! We went to Big Rock with Steph and then stopped by Jana's house later...it was suuuppper fun! (Yes, I am wearing green, yet again, in this picture. I can't help it, I love it!)

So, the verdict on the weigh-in this week....Emily has lost 23 pounds so far, I've lost 20 and Carly has lost 12! Not too bad since we've been dieting since January 5th. I was very proud of all of us! This next week I'm purchasing a gym membership! Yay, I cannot wait.

Also, I want a new phone. I LOVE my Centro but I want a touch screen slider one. Haha. So, if you guys know of any cool phones that are compatible with Sprint, let me know!!

I guess that's all for now...sorry I don't have any juicy gossip for you guys today!

♥k

i should totally work for ET.

2009-03-06T06:13:00.001-08:00

Well, folks...I woke up to some good news and some bad news this morning. You want the good or bad first? Let's start with the good!

According to LaineyGossip.com, Twilight actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have indeed touched down in Vancouver, Canada for filming of the hotly anticipated Twilight sequel, New Moon. Robert was quickly escorted out of sight by handlers to avoid being unceremoniously mobbed by waiting fans, LG.com reports. “Rob’s movements are being kept super secret service to keep [the fans] away from disrupting production."

Um, YAY! I'm so excited for New Moon! I already have my TEAM EDWARD shirt...thank you! November 20, 2009. You better believe I'll be pre-pre-pre ordering my tickets!

Okay, on to the bad news. Vince Vaughn is no longer an eligible bachelor. My dreams are crushed! Weeks after Us Weekly reported that the actor, 38, proposed to Canadian real estate agent Kyla Weber, her father confirmed the news Thursday in an interview with the Montreal Gazette. He declined to comment any further. "She's so happy and excited! They clicked from the beginning," a pal recently told Us of the couple. That Kyla, what a bitch.

Thanks to my wonderful co-worker, Doug, I have just been notified of a pretty racy rumor going around about JON GOSSELIN! I refuse to believe it...but this is what they're saying on aol.com: Jon and Kate plus 8 star Jon Gosselin has allegedly been out partying with college aged girls Star magazine reports. The rumor mill says Jon Gosselin is separated from his wife Kate and has been staying with his mother. A picture has been posted online showing Jon Gosselin and two young girls at a bar...here's the picture:

I refuse to believe this! Anyone who watches the show knows Jon is a great father! This picture looks quite innocent to me...so as far as I'm concerned, Jon just ran into some girls who recognized him and wanted a picture. They weren't partying. Sheesh.

♥k

i'm becoming a product reviewer.

2009-03-05T11:27:00.000-08:00

It's BEAUTIFUL outside today! I would post a picture, but I just don't think my camera would do mother nature any justice today! I have been waiting for this fabulous weather! So, that definently means I'll be walking my 3 miles after Girls' Night tonight!! :)

I started another book. Yay! I have really become the avid reader! This one is called "Such a Pretty Fat" by Jen Lancaster. Yes, it's another diet book. But, the last one, I swear! After I finish this, I'm going to read something with some real brain food. Hmm, I think Harry Potter is next. By the way, if you're a super Harry Potter fan like I am, be sure and catch ABC Family this weekend! Harry Potter Marathon! It starts tomorrow night at 6:30!

I'm getting more and more excited because my VERY OWN copy of Twilight will be arriving in the mail soon! Amazon.com predicts it will arrive on March 23rd! I'm super stoked! Finally, Edward Cullen in my living room. Ah.

Zack got to hold Douglas Dean today! Ok, for those of you who don't know...my friends Zack & Amanda had a little boy on Friday February 28th! He was born 3 months pre-mature and he only weighs 2 pounds and some ounces. He is so precious though! He's a little fighter too! They have him in the NICU and he has been really fighting for the past week and a half because he has a blood clot on his brain. The doctors say there's nothing they can do about this, it just has to fix itself, basically. Well, I got some good news yesterday! They did another test on Doug's brain and sure enough, that blood clot is dissolving! Today, I also found out that Zack got to hold Doug for the very first time! See, people, miracles happen! That baby is proof! A picture of Doug for you guys: isn't he sweet? He looks kinda blue because he's under a jaudice light...Although, he is doing better...Douglas Dean is not out of the woods yet so keep praying! :)

Also, I have a new favorite drink. For those of you who know me, you know I'm a total Diet Coke addict. Since I've been on this diet, I've been trying to cut way back on them because of the sugar. So, I've discovered my second love. FUZE. They are ah-may-zing. Not only are they delicious, they are full of vitamins and they're barely any calories! Most are 5, if you buy the FUZE Slenderize! I recommed these BIG time! Not only to dieters either, I bet you guys could totally get your kids to drink them! This one's my fave:

Ok, I guess that's it for now. I feel kinda bad because I think I'm turning my blog into a product review! Everytime I think about blogging, it seems I always have something to recommend. Ah, well.

♥k

ps: Don't forget to vote for MY FAVE BAND at gactv.com. They are up for "Best New Vocal Group or Duo" at the ACMs!! YAY for Eli Young Band!! :)

Half-Assed.

2009-03-03T07:40:00.000-08:00

I have a book recommendation! I just finished reading "Half-Assed" by Jennette Fulda and it was extremely good!

If you haven't been following Jennette like I have, you can go to http://www.pastaqueen.com/. She started a weight loss journey at 375 pounds in 2004 and she now weighs 180! It's truly an inspirational story whether you are dieting or not. She takes the humorous apporoach to weight loss and it really works!

She explains that she hit plateaus, she got discouraged, she even cheated a few times! So, if you are dieting, it lets you know that you can do it! There will be a day you'll step on the scale and hit your goal weight! Jennette did it, so can you!

Go out and get it! And don't forget to visit her blog for information on her weight loss journey, exercise dvds, recipes and much more!

17.

2009-03-02T06:23:00.000-08:00

That's right, folks. I'm sitting on a loss of 17 pounds! YAY, I'm sticking with my New Years Resolution! (I'm actually extremely surprised and excited!)

It's official I've been eating healthy and exercising since January 5th and it's paying off! Misty, Emily, Carly and I have been walking at least 3 miles a night and I throw in some extra time on my Gazelle. I do have to confess that I skipped my cardio ALL of last week! But, I've promised myself to get moving right after Oprah today! It's a 50 minute DVD so I'm sure I'll feel better once I'm finished.

Emily and I went to the grocery store yesterday and I stocked up on some more diet food. (I didn't go shopping last week so I had a tendency to eat out a LOT.) But, I'm stockpiled once again and ready to be serious!

I'm trying to make a conscious effort to eat breakfast. That's one of my hardest things. I have such a mental block against breakfast. It made me sick for so long, and since I have to be at work at 7:00 am, I figured eating that early would sour my stomach still. But, I've been bringing fruit to eat around 8:30 or 9:00 am and it really helps! I'm not near as hungry at lunch, so I don't eat WHILE my Lean Cuisine is cooking! (It sounds bad, but I've done it.)

I can't emphasize enough how much having partners has helped me. Emily keeps me on track food-wise, she's always there to say, "You know, you're gonna feel great tomorrow if you just skip that yeast roll today." And Misty is my Jillian. She's ready to exercise whenever so we never miss a night.

We've all still got lots of pounds to shed, but I have to say, I'm proud of us! We have stuck with this and we continue to lose without backpedaling. I can't wait until we're hot, skinny bitches! Haha!

So, I was looking through some old pictures the other day and I came across these from my 21st birthday, September 2007. My final weigh in date for goal 1 of weight loss is my birthday this year. So...you can see a major difference and I'm hoping it's going to change EVEN more! It's sad because I didn't see myself as THAT big in 2007. But, I can sure see it now.

VFW, really?

2009-03-02T05:59:00.000-08:00

So, I'm 22 years old. I'm going to go out and have a good time. Usually at honky tonks or clubs, right? No. Leave it to this girl to party at a VFW. Haha!

I live in a very small town. I mean, small. We have to drive 30 miles to the closest Wal-Mart. So, you can imagine when we want to go out, we really have to save our money! We have to buy GAS to get there, drinks, cover charge, etc. Well, my friends and I love going to Texarkana or Idabel, OK to party, but sometimes we just don't wanna drive that far! So, we decided to try the Bogata VFW! (Bogata is a small town about 15 minutes from mine; it consists of the VFW, a travel stop and a dollar general.)

So, I LOVED it! They have karaoke and cheap drinks! Granted, we were the youngest people in there...but it was so fun! It's mostly older people, but they're just out to have a good time! It was a stinkin' blast and I will definently be back.

It's a small place, but it's close to home and the people are laid back. We had a great time. It just goes to show, you don't have to get all dressed up, spend a fortune on alcohol and drive 45 miles across the Red River to have a good time!

Em, me and Jess at the VFW!