5am: HAHAHA. Elliptizing didn't happen b/c I sure as heck wasn't getting up.
Today's Calorie Intake
Bf- Sweet Potato Pie -140 cal
Lunch- flatbread wrap with turkey lunch meat and peppers -145 cal
snack - kashi bar-120 cal
sugar free red bull - 10 cal
snack- another.....piece.....of sweet potato pie..... 140 cal ( I'm being honest)
Dinner- two slices of the taco ring -616 cal
Total 1,171
I've received 4 name suggestions for my elliptical..
1) Gertrude - LOVE. I could call her Gertie for short when I'm in pain.
2) Melba - I'm thinking I can't do this one b/c I know where the inspiration for this name came from- and since I'll probably be angry while elliptizing....I can't use it.... I mean.... it'd be wrong to yell at something named after someone who sweetly crocheted me a dish rag.
3) Lola- What?
4) Mildred- This is now the name for my steam mop:)
I'm over today.
Until Next Time...
Ma'dam Martinez
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Sweet Tater Pie
5am...I reset my alarm, due to the snoring of Martinez and the noises made by my dog all night. It's an excuse, but a good one..and true!
Today's Calorie Intake
BF- Chocolate Slim Fast - 190 cal
snack- slice of sweet potato pie - 140 cal
Lunch- flatbread wrap with turkey bacon and peppers - 175 cal
Sugar free Red Bull -10 cal
Dinner- three slices of Papa Murphy's Pepperoni DeLITE - 585
snack -100 cal treat
Total - 1200 (Don't judge. I was starving like Marvin today.)
Oh... I need to add 10 calories to yesterday's total. I forgot about the sugar free red bull.
Ok... Remember me telling you guys how the gals at work have never had a sweet potato pie? Well, Mom L kindly made an extra pie that I could bring it back home for the gals. Don't worry, it was frozen the whole way home! Today was the day.... and luckily, they LOVED it! I suppose they'll listen the next time I tell them about a southern food...
Martinez and I are going Friday to finish up our Christmas shopping! I used to be so organized and finished with Christmas shopping by September. What happened? Even so, I'm sure we will have fun!
Until Next Time.....
Ma'dam Martinez
Today's Calorie Intake
BF- Chocolate Slim Fast - 190 cal
snack- slice of sweet potato pie - 140 cal
Lunch- flatbread wrap with turkey bacon and peppers - 175 cal
Sugar free Red Bull -10 cal
Dinner- three slices of Papa Murphy's Pepperoni DeLITE - 585
snack -100 cal treat
Total - 1200 (Don't judge. I was starving like Marvin today.)
Oh... I need to add 10 calories to yesterday's total. I forgot about the sugar free red bull.
Ok... Remember me telling you guys how the gals at work have never had a sweet potato pie? Well, Mom L kindly made an extra pie that I could bring it back home for the gals. Don't worry, it was frozen the whole way home! Today was the day.... and luckily, they LOVED it! I suppose they'll listen the next time I tell them about a southern food...
Martinez and I are going Friday to finish up our Christmas shopping! I used to be so organized and finished with Christmas shopping by September. What happened? Even so, I'm sure we will have fun!
Until Next Time.....
Ma'dam Martinez
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Day Two & Back in Routine
5:00am exercise HAPPENED!!!! It happened for 8 minutes. Go ahead, snicker at me...unless you're being lazy, eating candy bars and catching up your DVR (which is what I want to do).
Random thought: I'm gonna try really hard to minimize the typos...it's getting out of control.
This morning, I woke at 4:00am with my mind racing! I was thinking that I have to secure a babysitter over Christmas break( which is now handled- thanks S!)- get Christmas finished- organize some fun Christmas activities for LG- and the list goes on and on!
Today's Calorie Intake
BF- Strawberry Slim-fast- 180 cal
snack- dark chocolate coconut kashi bar -120 cal
lunch- flat bread wrap (thanks mom M!) with turkey bacon and bell peppers -175 cal
snack- 100 calorie treat
Dinner- chicken anch cheese ravioli with broccoli -310 cal
snack - nutri grain bar -120 cal
Total 1,005 cal
So... my new elliptical....she's very mean right now. She made my chest hurt... in less than 8 minutes.... she made my spit get thick.... she made me sweat. This calls for her to be named. Since my space heater at work is named Beatrice and my former space heater was named Myrtle, I am pretty sure a sassy old fashioned name is in order. I'm taking suggestions.
Even though I didn't want to have to get ready for work this morning and wake LG, I'm so happy to be back to the norm. LG is back playing at Mrs. A's house with her buddies & mom is back to sanity:)
That is all.
Until Next Time......
Ma'dam Martinez
Random thought: I'm gonna try really hard to minimize the typos...it's getting out of control.
This morning, I woke at 4:00am with my mind racing! I was thinking that I have to secure a babysitter over Christmas break( which is now handled- thanks S!)- get Christmas finished- organize some fun Christmas activities for LG- and the list goes on and on!
Today's Calorie Intake
BF- Strawberry Slim-fast- 180 cal
snack- dark chocolate coconut kashi bar -120 cal
lunch- flat bread wrap (thanks mom M!) with turkey bacon and bell peppers -175 cal
snack- 100 calorie treat
Dinner- chicken anch cheese ravioli with broccoli -310 cal
snack - nutri grain bar -120 cal
Total 1,005 cal
So... my new elliptical....she's very mean right now. She made my chest hurt... in less than 8 minutes.... she made my spit get thick.... she made me sweat. This calls for her to be named. Since my space heater at work is named Beatrice and my former space heater was named Myrtle, I am pretty sure a sassy old fashioned name is in order. I'm taking suggestions.
Even though I didn't want to have to get ready for work this morning and wake LG, I'm so happy to be back to the norm. LG is back playing at Mrs. A's house with her buddies & mom is back to sanity:)
That is all.
Until Next Time......
Ma'dam Martinez
Monday, November 26, 2012
What's Your Number???
180.6......that's my number today.....10 days ago.. before our Thanksgiving trip.... my number was 174.8.
Let's revert back 10 days and figure out where these 6 pounds came from....
Friday (11/16) - I did very well...
Saturday - I can't remember.
Sunday - Fabulous pot roast with taters and carrots and homeade buttermilk biscuits......DELICIOUS...and.... 2 slices of pecan pie........ That's all I can remember..
Monday- homeade biscuits, fried deer steak, mashed potatoes, peas....that's all I can remember...
Tuesday-Grilled BBQ burgers, baked taters-sliced and loaded with butter....and an arrangement of desserts on a platter which consisted of mini brownies, mini cinnamon rolls, sugar cookies, peanut butter cookies and banana bread....
Wednesday- I can't remember
Thursday- We don't need to discuss it.
Friday- fabulous chili dip & pizza
Saturday- Buttermilk pancakes (yum)... grilled steak, buttery potatoes, green bean bundles, rolls.......and.........too many pecan bar slices to count.....plus the sausage balls...
Sunday - in the car..... pecan bar slices and sausage balls provided for our road trip back from cousin T.
I'm sure you can see where the 6 pounds came from......and they were a delicious 6 pounds.... but now... I feel gross:)
Martinez, LG & I had a great time on our trip. We are exhausted and trying to get back in routine. Poor little LG had a rough couple of days at the end of our trip.....but she seems to be doing better except for the whole part of wanting to be held since she was constantly entertained for over a week!
LG with a little time at Uncle G and Aunt D's opening an early Christmas gift...
and snuggling....
Spending some time outdoors a Mamaw & Papaw L's..
and sliding....
and riding ....
again..
and some quality time with Ty...
and just a touch of opening Christmas gifts......
One of momma's favorites of LG's gifts.....
and LG and Cousin N.....
Martinez and I stayed our last night on our trip in Hot Springs. We went to Garvan Woodland Gardens to see the fabulous Christmas lights! It was so fun! We were driven around on a golf cart by the sweetest/cutest old man and wrapped in blankets. I was a little cold ....until I felt a great deal of warmth on my lap.....a warmth that traveled down my legs.....
After a moment of thought.... I realized the toddler on my lap peed on me. All I could do was laugh, as did Martinez, W & T!
A few things that I was told or heard while in the south for week........
1. Be careful and watch for deer!
2. Anna! Don't go to fast and watch for stump holes!
3. While walking with my mother...
Me: " I really need to pee."
Mom: " I'd tell ya to just go behind one of those trees, but the hunters will see you."
Proof that I'm the black sheep in my family....as I have no ability/ desire to fire a gun.
C (my brother): "Put the gun on your shoulder. WHAT YOU DOING?? YOU DON'T PUT THE GUN ON TOP OF YOUR SHOULDER"
ME: "You should have said put it against my shoulder. I was just following orders."
C: Why do you choose now to obey something word for word?
Ok...... I'm about to show you guys a real unflattering picture from last December I saw hanging up at my mom's house....
I look like a pregnant chipmunk... and I wasn't pregnant....just a fat chipmunk.
I'm happy I don't look like that now!
Thanks to lovely Thanksgiving weekend deals..... Martinez and I are pround owners of an elliptical.....so.... I have NO excuse not to exercise!! It's all put together and has a new home in our office!
We also managed to clean out LG's toys today. We filled a big tub of toys she no longer plays with to go in the attic so we could make room for the ones she received this week and the ones coming! It's hard going through toys with an 18 month little one grabbing everything you touch.
Today's Calorie Intake
BF- Kashi Dark Chocolate Coconut Bar -120 cal ( Thanks for the heads up on these Aunt D!)
Lunch- Hummas and Mini Toasts - 150 cal
Snack - sugar cookie- 110 cal
Dinner - 2 chicken enchiladas with sour cream and salsa with a side of broccoli - 564 cal
Total - 944 cal
IF I get hungry and get snack before bed...it'll be a nutri grain bar! I'm SERIOUS about getting more weight off. I'm mentally ready right now...like I was at the beginning of the year. I've written my food intake on my notepad, got a plan......and an exercise machine I can actually stand to be in my house. Some of you know, I once had a treadmill, but I'm so picky about things being in my house that I only allowed outside on my back porch...which meant it was never used. I'm still not happy about something sitting in our office, but I can at least tolerate it!
Tomorrow I plan on getting up at 5am and getting on our new elliptical !
Until Next Time....
Ma'dam Martinez
Let's revert back 10 days and figure out where these 6 pounds came from....
Friday (11/16) - I did very well...
Saturday - I can't remember.
Sunday - Fabulous pot roast with taters and carrots and homeade buttermilk biscuits......DELICIOUS...and.... 2 slices of pecan pie........ That's all I can remember..
Monday- homeade biscuits, fried deer steak, mashed potatoes, peas....that's all I can remember...
Tuesday-Grilled BBQ burgers, baked taters-sliced and loaded with butter....and an arrangement of desserts on a platter which consisted of mini brownies, mini cinnamon rolls, sugar cookies, peanut butter cookies and banana bread....
Wednesday- I can't remember
Thursday- We don't need to discuss it.
Friday- fabulous chili dip & pizza
Saturday- Buttermilk pancakes (yum)... grilled steak, buttery potatoes, green bean bundles, rolls.......and.........too many pecan bar slices to count.....plus the sausage balls...
Sunday - in the car..... pecan bar slices and sausage balls provided for our road trip back from cousin T.
I'm sure you can see where the 6 pounds came from......and they were a delicious 6 pounds.... but now... I feel gross:)
Martinez, LG & I had a great time on our trip. We are exhausted and trying to get back in routine. Poor little LG had a rough couple of days at the end of our trip.....but she seems to be doing better except for the whole part of wanting to be held since she was constantly entertained for over a week!
LG with a little time at Uncle G and Aunt D's opening an early Christmas gift...
Spending some time with Mamaw M....
and snuggling....
Spending some time outdoors a Mamaw & Papaw L's..
and sliding....
and riding ....
and some quality time with Ty...
and riding with Uncle C...
and just a touch of opening Christmas gifts......
One of momma's favorites of LG's gifts.....
and LG and Cousin N.....
Martinez and I stayed our last night on our trip in Hot Springs. We went to Garvan Woodland Gardens to see the fabulous Christmas lights! It was so fun! We were driven around on a golf cart by the sweetest/cutest old man and wrapped in blankets. I was a little cold ....until I felt a great deal of warmth on my lap.....a warmth that traveled down my legs.....
After a moment of thought.... I realized the toddler on my lap peed on me. All I could do was laugh, as did Martinez, W & T!
A few things that I was told or heard while in the south for week........
1. Be careful and watch for deer!
2. Anna! Don't go to fast and watch for stump holes!
3. While walking with my mother...
Me: " I really need to pee."
Mom: " I'd tell ya to just go behind one of those trees, but the hunters will see you."
Proof that I'm the black sheep in my family....as I have no ability/ desire to fire a gun.
C (my brother): "Put the gun on your shoulder. WHAT YOU DOING?? YOU DON'T PUT THE GUN ON TOP OF YOUR SHOULDER"
ME: "You should have said put it against my shoulder. I was just following orders."
C: Why do you choose now to obey something word for word?
Ok...... I'm about to show you guys a real unflattering picture from last December I saw hanging up at my mom's house....
I look like a pregnant chipmunk... and I wasn't pregnant....just a fat chipmunk.
I'm happy I don't look like that now!
Thanks to lovely Thanksgiving weekend deals..... Martinez and I are pround owners of an elliptical.....so.... I have NO excuse not to exercise!! It's all put together and has a new home in our office!
We also managed to clean out LG's toys today. We filled a big tub of toys she no longer plays with to go in the attic so we could make room for the ones she received this week and the ones coming! It's hard going through toys with an 18 month little one grabbing everything you touch.
Today's Calorie Intake
BF- Kashi Dark Chocolate Coconut Bar -120 cal ( Thanks for the heads up on these Aunt D!)
Lunch- Hummas and Mini Toasts - 150 cal
Snack - sugar cookie- 110 cal
Dinner - 2 chicken enchiladas with sour cream and salsa with a side of broccoli - 564 cal
Total - 944 cal
IF I get hungry and get snack before bed...it'll be a nutri grain bar! I'm SERIOUS about getting more weight off. I'm mentally ready right now...like I was at the beginning of the year. I've written my food intake on my notepad, got a plan......and an exercise machine I can actually stand to be in my house. Some of you know, I once had a treadmill, but I'm so picky about things being in my house that I only allowed outside on my back porch...which meant it was never used. I'm still not happy about something sitting in our office, but I can at least tolerate it!
Tomorrow I plan on getting up at 5am and getting on our new elliptical !
Until Next Time....
Ma'dam Martinez
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Over Analyzing & Judge Judy !
I only have 2 more nights in my own bed..... I've changed my outfits again....and I've added to the other bags...like the giant bag that's holding the miscellaneous items....and I still need to add band aids, ect....Vic...HELP!
So...I've confessed to you guys I'm having issues remembering to zip my pants. I'm happy to report that I wore jeans yesterday and zipped them every single time! Well, at least when I remembered to look and see if they were zipped. Last week, Robert Pattinson was on Ellen... and he can't keep his pants zipped either.
Judge Judy...
Monday... Judge Judy was on Katie. I love Judge Judy. Little did I know, she's a really kind/nice person... and she's tiny...I knew that part... and she's 70!!!! While watching her interview, I couldn't help but remember watching her show as a child. When I was young, my dad and I would watch her and I would laugh at her facial expressions and snappy remarks...but I didn't really understand anything else...and I didn't know what a Plaintiff and Defendant were... I remember telling my dad that Plaintiffs and Defendants must be trouble...because I thought those were the last names of everyone who was ever on the show.....Kind of ironic that I work in a law office and have a very clear understanding of what a Plaintiff and Defendant are. Weird.
Only 2 more nights in my own bed...and then a long trip in a car...not my SUV...meaning I'm gonna go crazy...
I'm seriously worried about gaining weight on this trip. I won't be around foods in my house like my 50 cal bread or low fat sour cream or turkey bacon....you know what I mean....it's just kinda scary ..really scary .. there will be restaurants I will want to eat at...peanut butter balls made by Mamaw that I will want to consume (Thanks K for reminding me about those)...Pie made by my mother that I will want to consume... It's just terrifying... I've decided I'm going to at least go for a walk as often as I can while I'm gone in order to get some type of exercise....
K and I are getting a pedi on Saturday ! I'm super excited about this!
My thoughts are so scattered right now..... only 2 more nights in my own bed...
Little Miss LG this morning...
Such a sweet and funny little thing...
I really hope I catch my DVR up before we leavein less than 48 hours.... I'm an episode and half behind on Ellen... I don't always watch Katie unless she has someone really good... but I haven't even looked that.... Oh dear...
I'm really out of right now...and I need some sleep....but I can't sleep b/c I'm stressed about this long trip... and still dreaming of Steven.
Until Next Time...
Ma'dam Martinez
So...I've confessed to you guys I'm having issues remembering to zip my pants. I'm happy to report that I wore jeans yesterday and zipped them every single time! Well, at least when I remembered to look and see if they were zipped. Last week, Robert Pattinson was on Ellen... and he can't keep his pants zipped either.
Judge Judy...
Monday... Judge Judy was on Katie. I love Judge Judy. Little did I know, she's a really kind/nice person... and she's tiny...I knew that part... and she's 70!!!! While watching her interview, I couldn't help but remember watching her show as a child. When I was young, my dad and I would watch her and I would laugh at her facial expressions and snappy remarks...but I didn't really understand anything else...and I didn't know what a Plaintiff and Defendant were... I remember telling my dad that Plaintiffs and Defendants must be trouble...because I thought those were the last names of everyone who was ever on the show.....Kind of ironic that I work in a law office and have a very clear understanding of what a Plaintiff and Defendant are. Weird.
Only 2 more nights in my own bed...and then a long trip in a car...not my SUV...meaning I'm gonna go crazy...
I'm seriously worried about gaining weight on this trip. I won't be around foods in my house like my 50 cal bread or low fat sour cream or turkey bacon....you know what I mean....it's just kinda scary ..really scary .. there will be restaurants I will want to eat at...peanut butter balls made by Mamaw that I will want to consume (Thanks K for reminding me about those)...Pie made by my mother that I will want to consume... It's just terrifying... I've decided I'm going to at least go for a walk as often as I can while I'm gone in order to get some type of exercise....
K and I are getting a pedi on Saturday ! I'm super excited about this!
My thoughts are so scattered right now..... only 2 more nights in my own bed...
Little Miss LG this morning...
Such a sweet and funny little thing...
I really hope I catch my DVR up before we leavein less than 48 hours.... I'm an episode and half behind on Ellen... I don't always watch Katie unless she has someone really good... but I haven't even looked that.... Oh dear...
I'm really out of right now...and I need some sleep....but I can't sleep b/c I'm stressed about this long trip... and still dreaming of Steven.
Until Next Time...
Ma'dam Martinez
Monday, November 12, 2012
Dreams of Steven...
I'm still living in a dream....with Steven Tyler.
Ya'll - I know you are probably sick of hearing about Steven....but I'm seriously still reliving the entire experience. I can't help it... I tried.
I keep waking up in the night in a concert. If this lasts another four days... I might need a therapist. My love/admiration of Steven keeps growing...so much so that when I finally caught up The Voice from last week and it was announced that Valerie would be singing Dream On... I got a little angry instantly. I felt Martinez staring holes in my face to see what my reaction would be... and I couldn't even look at him....I loved her performance... and can't believe that I did. It takes guts to even think you can touch that song...but she did a great job...so my anger left:) I think I might be crazy at this point.
This weekend resulted in Martinez working practically all weekend... and then working on top of that- so... I packed for our holiday trip. We leave Friday and I'm stressed! I just do not want to travel....I want to stay in my home...yet still visit people...it just ain't gonna happen. I need a "suck it up" pill to take and maybe I'll get over this thought of not wanting to leave my house. It's so hard. I love to go places...but I want to fly...not drive...and after a few days... I want back in my home, with my things, my bed and my cleaning supplies...
Saturday night - Martinez, LG & I went to a friend's birthday party! Loads of fun... and the best cake ever.....
Typing "cake" makes me think about my food intake... I've been eating pretty clean during the week... but not on the weekends... which is why I'm only maintaining my weight loss. The DeShazo and I talked about this ... we both need to do better on weekends... which will be a major boost.
How are you guys doing with your weight loss??
Today we enjoyed the Veteran's Day parade outside our office... Vic got a little confused about which holiday it was... as she enthusiastically said "trick or treat" to the lady who filled her bag with candy...with no shame. Oh dear.
Wheww.. only four more nights to sleep in my own bed until I have to leave my house for 9 nights and 10 ten days. Yes... I'm thinking about this again.
More random thoughts in my mind.... I really need to catch up my DVR... and I really need to start scratching off more things on my bucket list...
Ma'dam Martinez' Bucket List..just the short list... (in no specific order...except the part about Steven)
1) Meet Steven Tyler and get a scarf from him..specifically chosen for me.
2)See Steven in concert
3) Attend a high school football game (No...I've never watched one.. I only worked in the concession stand once for National Honor Society hours)
4) Taste egg nog
5) Vacation in New York
6) Spend Christmas with Martinez and LG on a cruise
7) Meet Steven King (so I can ask him if he scares himself)
8) Learn to play the drums...and look cool...
9) Go skiing/snow tubing
10) Attend the CMA's
11) Go to a Comedy Club
12) Learn to dance..hip hop style...not that ballroom stuff... and perform with The Black Eyed Peas
13) Convince the television stations to NEVER play The Sound of Music Again (I say this b/c it's that time of year when it'll come on too many times...)
Speaking of The Sound of Music... I'm reminded of a conversation last week with the gals...who love Mary Poppins....
I've never seen Mary Poppins... and after getting a lesson about her and learning that Julie Andrews plays Mary...I'm glad I sometimes live in oblivion... Vic made me listen to some song about spoonfuls of sugar... I had to stop the music...it literally made me nervous/crazy/nauseous..I couldn't take it! It would have been a punishment for me to have to watch that mess! No offense people...just my opinion and the truth about my feelings.
Until Next Time...
Ma'dam Martinez
Ya'll - I know you are probably sick of hearing about Steven....but I'm seriously still reliving the entire experience. I can't help it... I tried.
I keep waking up in the night in a concert. If this lasts another four days... I might need a therapist. My love/admiration of Steven keeps growing...so much so that when I finally caught up The Voice from last week and it was announced that Valerie would be singing Dream On... I got a little angry instantly. I felt Martinez staring holes in my face to see what my reaction would be... and I couldn't even look at him....I loved her performance... and can't believe that I did. It takes guts to even think you can touch that song...but she did a great job...so my anger left:) I think I might be crazy at this point.
This weekend resulted in Martinez working practically all weekend... and then working on top of that- so... I packed for our holiday trip. We leave Friday and I'm stressed! I just do not want to travel....I want to stay in my home...yet still visit people...it just ain't gonna happen. I need a "suck it up" pill to take and maybe I'll get over this thought of not wanting to leave my house. It's so hard. I love to go places...but I want to fly...not drive...and after a few days... I want back in my home, with my things, my bed and my cleaning supplies...
Saturday night - Martinez, LG & I went to a friend's birthday party! Loads of fun... and the best cake ever.....
Typing "cake" makes me think about my food intake... I've been eating pretty clean during the week... but not on the weekends... which is why I'm only maintaining my weight loss. The DeShazo and I talked about this ... we both need to do better on weekends... which will be a major boost.
How are you guys doing with your weight loss??
Today we enjoyed the Veteran's Day parade outside our office... Vic got a little confused about which holiday it was... as she enthusiastically said "trick or treat" to the lady who filled her bag with candy...with no shame. Oh dear.
Wheww.. only four more nights to sleep in my own bed until I have to leave my house for 9 nights and 10 ten days. Yes... I'm thinking about this again.
More random thoughts in my mind.... I really need to catch up my DVR... and I really need to start scratching off more things on my bucket list...
Ma'dam Martinez' Bucket List..just the short list... (in no specific order...except the part about Steven)
1) Meet Steven Tyler and get a scarf from him..specifically chosen for me.
2)
3) Attend a high school football game (No...I've never watched one.. I only worked in the concession stand once for National Honor Society hours)
4) Taste egg nog
5) Vacation in New York
6) Spend Christmas with Martinez and LG on a cruise
7) Meet Steven King (so I can ask him if he scares himself)
8) Learn to play the drums...and look cool...
9) Go skiing/snow tubing
10) Attend the CMA's
11) Go to a Comedy Club
12) Learn to dance..hip hop style...not that ballroom stuff... and perform with The Black Eyed Peas
13) Convince the television stations to NEVER play The Sound of Music Again (I say this b/c it's that time of year when it'll come on too many times...)
Speaking of The Sound of Music... I'm reminded of a conversation last week with the gals...who love Mary Poppins....
I've never seen Mary Poppins... and after getting a lesson about her and learning that Julie Andrews plays Mary...I'm glad I sometimes live in oblivion... Vic made me listen to some song about spoonfuls of sugar... I had to stop the music...it literally made me nervous/crazy/nauseous..I couldn't take it! It would have been a punishment for me to have to watch that mess! No offense people...just my opinion and the truth about my feelings.
Until Next Time...
Ma'dam Martinez
Saturday, November 10, 2012
The Hubs & Steven
Guys..... Let's face it....I have the greatest husband ever. I'm really sorry to have to break it to you so bluntly....but it's the truth. He's sweet, caring, funny, good looking and a ton of other things... More importantly- he loves his wife and daughter... and puts up with his crazy wife:)
Wednesday morning.....
My initial thought was that those smiley faces meant Martinez didn't want to purchase tickets to see one of my FAVORITE entertainers ever.....
I. WAS. WRONG.
Those smiley faces meant that I would be seeing Aerosmith the following night and a sitter was booked!
Isn't he beautiful..
He's even got a tiny mohawk going and I swear it was his idea!
Let's discuss Steven.....
Yes. I realize that Steven & Joe have snorted cocaine most of their lives and haven't been good examples for people. However, they've come around in their later years and are still the GREATEST band EVER. There are no others even close... and won't be in the future. I mean.... surely you agree...or else you have NO taste in music.
Martinez got some great seats! We were on the 5th row and so close that most of my pics are too bright to make out a whole lot b/c Steven was glowing in his white attire..
I sincerely think that Steven is a kind person, fabulous dresser and a bottle of talent....and I wouldn't argue with me. I'm a little passionate about him.
To the lady who got one of his scarves and whoever else got his coat... I.AM. JEALOUS. I'm pretty sure he meant for me to have them... since I painted my nails like him..
Just to clarify.....the concert was amazing!!
Wednesday morning.....
My initial thought was that those smiley faces meant Martinez didn't want to purchase tickets to see one of my FAVORITE entertainers ever.....
I. WAS. WRONG.
Those smiley faces meant that I would be seeing Aerosmith the following night and a sitter was booked!
Isn't he beautiful..
He's even got a tiny mohawk going and I swear it was his idea!
Let's discuss Steven.....
Yes. I realize that Steven & Joe have snorted cocaine most of their lives and haven't been good examples for people. However, they've come around in their later years and are still the GREATEST band EVER. There are no others even close... and won't be in the future. I mean.... surely you agree...or else you have NO taste in music.
Martinez got some great seats! We were on the 5th row and so close that most of my pics are too bright to make out a whole lot b/c Steven was glowing in his white attire..
I sincerely think that Steven is a kind person, fabulous dresser and a bottle of talent....and I wouldn't argue with me. I'm a little passionate about him.
To the lady who got one of his scarves and whoever else got his coat... I.AM. JEALOUS. I'm pretty sure he meant for me to have them... since I painted my nails like him..
So...This was my first ever Rock and Roll concert.... and it definitely won't be the last. Something I realized is that you don't even have to worry about whether or not you can dance b/c no one else can either... and .... Steven makes up his own moves that can sometimes resemble a mix between a duck waddling/flying, so it's all good ! I couldn't sit still.... I had actually worried about this before the concert started and got my stomach all in a mess at work ( keep in mind that the strangest things I totally overanaylze and get nervous about )....
It definitely "relaxed". I'm surprised my earrings didn't fall out from my head-slinging.
One of the things I love about Steven Tyler is that he is just himself... all of the time... no double personality.. not acting one way one minute and another the next. He's just himself. He wears what he wants, sings what he wants,ect. I'm not saying that everything he says or does is always good...but that's with anyone. I realize he's in a position to influence a great number of people... but I fully believe that we all influence people positively and negatively and we do not even realize or think about it... Just my opinion and I don't feel entertainers should be held to any higher of a standard. I totally wish I could easily just be "free" like he is in the sense of not caring about the opinions of others.
I'm pretty sure Steven read my FB status.... because he sang my two favorites... in order... last. Sigh.... He's certainly aging....but he can still scream...like no other...
Look who else showed up! The dog!
Just to clarify.....the concert was amazing!!
Just thought I'd share a great moment......
Until Next Time....
Ma'dam Martinez
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Did you Vote? I didn't!
Weekend update..
We had a blast with our friends... W & D came in and we really didn't do a whole lot of stuff- mostly just enjoyed being with one another...
LG went golfing with daddy and Uncle Will.... and thoroughly enjoyed herself... apparently... she also went running through some mud...
Being Miss Priss...
Mommy and Aunt D went to get a pedi.... a much needed pedi....needed so much that the little lady told me I had dry heels and that for $65 she would give me a deluxe pedi to get rid of them. I kept my $65.....and my dry heels. Mall pedi's are rip offs......I shouldn't have cheated on Kayla's Nails.
Just to revert back to last week....
The day after Halloween, I thought about how if I hadn't lost any weight I probably wouldn't have walked LG around to trick or treat. I probably would have stayed home to pass out candy or gotten out LG's stroller. It's the little things like that that make me even more proud of myself for losing weight... I would have missed out. I'm glad I'm losing this weight now... so that I won't miss any more important things with my family. I want to be able to enjoy EVERYTHING. I'm still maintaining my 51 pound weight loss...and I know I will get the rest off. We are planning a fall vacation will W & D (if everything works out with vacation time at everyone's work) in Tennessee....I'm super excited about a fall vacation! Apparently, per W, Tennessee is gorgeous in the fall and we will have much to do.....but I'm telling you now.... I will wear my Razorback gear head to toe before I'm wearing Volunteer orange. The team chants really make NO sense ..."Go big orange" What?
Anyway, I brought up vacation to say that we are planning a hike.... and guess what? I'll actually be able to GO b/c I'm NOT OBESE anymore! Again, it's the little things that pop in my mind right now......
Speaking of things that pop in my mind.... today is election day...obviously...like we haven't heard enough about it. I've already mentally prepared myself that the day will be filled with people filling up my Facebook newsfeed with "I voted!" or "Go Vote!" or "Vote for Steven Tyler!"... ok maybe not the last one.
I decided maybe I should fill my newsfeed with "Did you clean your bathrooms today?" ... "I cleaned the floors!"..." I cleaned the blinds, did you?"....just to get the important stuff out there.
Confession:
Over the last...say....5 weeks or so, I've noticed that I keep forgetting to zip up my jeans. True story. I have NO idea why! It's not like I'm catching it before I come to work either... I'm doing it at work all day. It's with all my jeans....I'm LOSING MY MIND. Vic suggested putting a sign on the door saying " Don't forget to zip!". What is wrong with me??
Have a great day folks !
Until Next Time.....
Ma'dam Martinez
We had a blast with our friends... W & D came in and we really didn't do a whole lot of stuff- mostly just enjoyed being with one another...
LG went golfing with daddy and Uncle Will.... and thoroughly enjoyed herself... apparently... she also went running through some mud...
Mommy and Aunt D went to get a pedi.... a much needed pedi....needed so much that the little lady told me I had dry heels and that for $65 she would give me a deluxe pedi to get rid of them. I kept my $65.....and my dry heels. Mall pedi's are rip offs......I shouldn't have cheated on Kayla's Nails.
Just to revert back to last week....
The day after Halloween, I thought about how if I hadn't lost any weight I probably wouldn't have walked LG around to trick or treat. I probably would have stayed home to pass out candy or gotten out LG's stroller. It's the little things like that that make me even more proud of myself for losing weight... I would have missed out. I'm glad I'm losing this weight now... so that I won't miss any more important things with my family. I want to be able to enjoy EVERYTHING. I'm still maintaining my 51 pound weight loss...and I know I will get the rest off. We are planning a fall vacation will W & D (if everything works out with vacation time at everyone's work) in Tennessee....I'm super excited about a fall vacation! Apparently, per W, Tennessee is gorgeous in the fall and we will have much to do.....but I'm telling you now.... I will wear my Razorback gear head to toe before I'm wearing Volunteer orange. The team chants really make NO sense ..."Go big orange" What?
Anyway, I brought up vacation to say that we are planning a hike.... and guess what? I'll actually be able to GO b/c I'm NOT OBESE anymore! Again, it's the little things that pop in my mind right now......
Speaking of things that pop in my mind.... today is election day...obviously...like we haven't heard enough about it. I've already mentally prepared myself that the day will be filled with people filling up my Facebook newsfeed with "I voted!" or "Go Vote!" or "Vote for Steven Tyler!"... ok maybe not the last one.
I decided maybe I should fill my newsfeed with "Did you clean your bathrooms today?" ... "I cleaned the floors!"..." I cleaned the blinds, did you?"....just to get the important stuff out there.
Confession:
Over the last...say....5 weeks or so, I've noticed that I keep forgetting to zip up my jeans. True story. I have NO idea why! It's not like I'm catching it before I come to work either... I'm doing it at work all day. It's with all my jeans....I'm LOSING MY MIND. Vic suggested putting a sign on the door saying " Don't forget to zip!". What is wrong with me??
Have a great day folks !
Until Next Time.....
Ma'dam Martinez
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Planning, Packing & Halloween!
Another random thing in my mind right now... Well, this has actually been in my mind for about two weeks....packing for Thanksgiving. Martinez and I finally figured out what days we are going down to see our family- which meant a schedule needed to be made so that I can keep things straight, and so the family knows where we will be and when- and mostly so I know it's fairly split up. We also took the advice from a church member this year- we are staying at one house for each family in order to eliminate packing up different days and going to different houses, ect. It's too stressful and honestly doesn't make sense when you think about it. Hopefully, everyone will understand this- as it's not done to be rude- it's just the most sensible thing. We'll see how this works... but I really hope it makes for a smooth trip- I get stressed out enough traveling as it is...and 4 days is usually my max (including vacations) on sanity with this... and we will be gone 10 days...Oh dear! Usually, I get so nervous before going "home" that I throw up at least once. I'm hoping to skip that part this year.
Packing.....
When packing for a trip- I'm not normal..... I know weeks in advance what things I'm taking, specifically, my clothes. I HAVE to know what I'm taking........it's a mental thing. This year has proven to be NO different.. and this is bad because my bad habit of over packing has worsened....For real... and.... I can no longer remember in my head everything I need... I have to write it down....I think it's because Martinez is almost 30:) Just go with it.
Vic is helping me minimize my luggage this year.... because it's SO out of hand. We narrowed "my" list of possible outfits down to what is reasonable... and then I've changed it a couple of times. Let me be clear... it's NOT because I'm so vain that I need to make sure I have the "right" clothes or whatever... I just need options and to know that I have shirts that can be worn with trousers and shirts that can be worn with regular jeans, ect.... and...let's face it...ya need to pack some "fat clothes" for Thanksgiving...cuz you know you're gonna eat a lot and you don't want those buttons popping off and hurting someone! Another thing- south AR can be hot one hour and cold the next...which makes packing even worse! I've added the random things to my list like the camera, video camera, ect.... and I'm sure I'm STILL gonna forget something! I feel like I'll be somewhat successful with this packing thing this year- because we are planning to take the car and not my SUV in order to save on gas. It's like I'm restricted already!
Halloween....
Cutest Dorothy I've ever seen...
All business and looking so grown up that momma is having a hard time..
The twins.....
On a mission.....
Our neighborhood was not hopping with trick or treaters this year like it has in the past...because our people weren't passing out candy:( Nevertheless, LG still had a blast and thought for sure she as a big girl! I think Halloween is SO much fun and I want to make sure that LG has an opportunity to experience dressing up and trick or treating. I think next year we are going to a different neighbor. I kinda of look at going elsewhere as "stealing"...but if our neighbor isn't gonna be fun...I'm taking LG to the fun!
After trick or treating.... someone fell asleep and I didn't even realize it until I heard the snoring....I thought we were gonna stay up and watch TV:)
This weekend is gonna be fun! W & D are coming in for the weekend and I'm sure we will have loads of fun !
Until Next Time....
Ma'dam Martinez
Packing.....
When packing for a trip- I'm not normal..... I know weeks in advance what things I'm taking, specifically, my clothes. I HAVE to know what I'm taking........it's a mental thing. This year has proven to be NO different.. and this is bad because my bad habit of over packing has worsened....For real... and.... I can no longer remember in my head everything I need... I have to write it down....I think it's because Martinez is almost 30:) Just go with it.
Vic is helping me minimize my luggage this year.... because it's SO out of hand. We narrowed "my" list of possible outfits down to what is reasonable... and then I've changed it a couple of times. Let me be clear... it's NOT because I'm so vain that I need to make sure I have the "right" clothes or whatever... I just need options and to know that I have shirts that can be worn with trousers and shirts that can be worn with regular jeans, ect.... and...let's face it...ya need to pack some "fat clothes" for Thanksgiving...cuz you know you're gonna eat a lot and you don't want those buttons popping off and hurting someone! Another thing- south AR can be hot one hour and cold the next...which makes packing even worse! I've added the random things to my list like the camera, video camera, ect.... and I'm sure I'm STILL gonna forget something! I feel like I'll be somewhat successful with this packing thing this year- because we are planning to take the car and not my SUV in order to save on gas. It's like I'm restricted already!
Halloween....
Cutest Dorothy I've ever seen...
All business and looking so grown up that momma is having a hard time..
The twins.....
Our neighborhood was not hopping with trick or treaters this year like it has in the past...because our people weren't passing out candy:( Nevertheless, LG still had a blast and thought for sure she as a big girl! I think Halloween is SO much fun and I want to make sure that LG has an opportunity to experience dressing up and trick or treating. I think next year we are going to a different neighbor. I kinda of look at going elsewhere as "stealing"...but if our neighbor isn't gonna be fun...I'm taking LG to the fun!
After trick or treating.... someone fell asleep and I didn't even realize it until I heard the snoring....I thought we were gonna stay up and watch TV:)
This weekend is gonna be fun! W & D are coming in for the weekend and I'm sure we will have loads of fun !
Until Next Time....
Ma'dam Martinez
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