A lot of changes are coming in my life, big ones that affect me in major ways. I am known to get stressed way to easily and make myself sick worrying about things. I decided to write this letter to myself to look at whenever I feel like I need a lift up.
Hey girl,
I know you're super stressed right now. But I want to remind you of a few things.
1. Your predicament is only momentary, you won't be living paycheck to paycheck every day of your life. So for now just remember that you have all the necessities and a little extra. Just remember that one day it will all come to fruition and learn to live in the small things.
2. You will make it. I know that this test seems like it's going to be impossible, but you are a really smart girl. You can do it, and you can pass. Don't allow yourself to get psyched out from thoughts swirling around in your head. Just remember to pray and do your best, cause that's the best you can do.
3. The future is not in your control. You know who your maker is and you know who has full control over your life. You are not promised tomorrow, so make sure that you do not miss the opportunities right in front of you today, worrying about tomorrow. God has it all under control and he knows exactly what is going to happen. Rest in that.
4. Breath. Don't forget to take those moments, light your candles, put on your relaxation music and just lie on the couch. That doesn't make you lazy or unproductive, it makes you better. You need time to unwind, make sure you allow yourself to actually do that. You do so much for others don't forget about yourself.
5. You only need to please 1 person. God. No one else, not your family, not your friends. As long as what you are doing brings Glory to God then you are doing what you are suppose to. Don't worry about what others think or what they themselves are doing. You do you girl.
6. One day this will all make sense. When you look back 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years for now you will get the opportunity to see the little chess pieces that God has moved around to have you exactly where he needs you in that moment. It will be a good day and you will get to read stuff like this and remember that it all worked out and you didn't need to stress about it.
In the end, you are beautiful, smart, funny, creative, loving, caring, and the list goes on and on. Never ever forget that my love.
Jenny
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Lotto Daydreaming
I'm sitting at Monkey Joes. Thank the Lord it has Internet and I have my laptop. 4 hours of entertainment for the kids and time for me to get lost in blog world and study some more for the GRE, yes please!
Anyways I am linking up with Holly and Kristie for the If I Won the Lotto!
I have played the lotto, I do it on occasion, these days I'll just take a good couple mil.
1. If you know me you know the first thing I would do is invest 1 million of that joker in a high interest savings account, so that it can sit and make me even more money! Tithe 10% because if I won it was obviously because Jesus had a hand in it.
1. I would get all necessities out of the way, pay students loans, credit cards, and any other "bills" I have. Buy a house for mom and pay for my sisters college, so they don't have to deal with student loans like I did.
2. I would buy land and get my friend Patrick to help me deign and build our dream cabin that we can rent out and then have to use whenever we want to.
3. I would get over to Germany ASAP to see my bro and sister in law and my niece and nephew and would take my sweet time traveling to see my friends who will be living over there too.
4. I would probably subscribe to every mail subscription box I can get my hands on. I mean who doesn't just love some mail, especially when it's stuff you'll only use 1. But I don't care cause I got tons more where that came from!
5. I would get a personal trainer and personal chef to make the right food for me to eat, so then I can get healthier.
6. I would buy more calories to eat....oh wait, you can't do that? I wish I could so then I could eat Fried Pickles all day every day.
7. I would gather all my friends who lived all over the place and get them together for one big Jenny's Friends Reunion, where you ask? Disney. Duh!
8. I would probably go crazy nuts buying gifts for everyone because I'm the weirdo at Christmas Time who gets more joy out of watching others open THE perfect present I got for them as opposed to my own gifts.
9. Buy a cute cottage, three bedrooms. 1 for me. 1 for my crafts. 1 for all the lovely guests who want to come and see the cottage. Then I would invite all of my friends who live far away from me to come visit.
Yeah I think that's enough for now. I'm not asking for too much ;)
Jenny
Anyways I am linking up with Holly and Kristie for the If I Won the Lotto!
I have played the lotto, I do it on occasion, these days I'll just take a good couple mil.
1. If you know me you know the first thing I would do is invest 1 million of that joker in a high interest savings account, so that it can sit and make me even more money! Tithe 10% because if I won it was obviously because Jesus had a hand in it.
1. I would get all necessities out of the way, pay students loans, credit cards, and any other "bills" I have. Buy a house for mom and pay for my sisters college, so they don't have to deal with student loans like I did.
2. I would buy land and get my friend Patrick to help me deign and build our dream cabin that we can rent out and then have to use whenever we want to.
3. I would get over to Germany ASAP to see my bro and sister in law and my niece and nephew and would take my sweet time traveling to see my friends who will be living over there too.
4. I would probably subscribe to every mail subscription box I can get my hands on. I mean who doesn't just love some mail, especially when it's stuff you'll only use 1. But I don't care cause I got tons more where that came from!
5. I would get a personal trainer and personal chef to make the right food for me to eat, so then I can get healthier.
6. I would buy more calories to eat....oh wait, you can't do that? I wish I could so then I could eat Fried Pickles all day every day.
7. I would gather all my friends who lived all over the place and get them together for one big Jenny's Friends Reunion, where you ask? Disney. Duh!
8. I would probably go crazy nuts buying gifts for everyone because I'm the weirdo at Christmas Time who gets more joy out of watching others open THE perfect present I got for them as opposed to my own gifts.
9. Buy a cute cottage, three bedrooms. 1 for me. 1 for my crafts. 1 for all the lovely guests who want to come and see the cottage. Then I would invite all of my friends who live far away from me to come visit.
Yeah I think that's enough for now. I'm not asking for too much ;)
Jenny
Monday, June 24, 2013
The Highest Calling
I am joining Lauren and Kalyn today for Coffee and Conversation. It's amazing that this question came right at this moment with what's happening in my life.
I graduated in December of 2011 with a degree in Special Education and a heart and passion for children. (Obviously. I'm a nanny with a degree in teaching) While at the lake this weekend with two of my fantastic friends we were sitting on our floats, soaking up the sun (probably a little too much) and just having random conversation. My friend Kirsten got into nursing school and will be starting in the fall and I am so proud of her pursuing her dream to help people. She mentioned that while she was shadowing different people at the hospital that she shadowed a Child Life Specialist. She said it seemed like something I would be good at. She then continued to explain to me that a Child Life Specialist was someone who went into the hospital and worked with kids who were staying in there. Explaining what was going to happen during their surgery and being there for the family.
BOOM.
My heart stopped. I love kids obviously, but have been putting off teaching for a little while now and there has to be a reason for it. I see the difference it makes all the time but feel that it would not be my highest calling that God has for me. If it was then I think doors would have opened and my heart would have been stirred towards teaching, but it hasn't. I am ok with that.
After researching and praying and talking to my mom and a few of my closest friends about the possibility, I started to realize that this could be a possibility. If I am going to be honest it scares the crap out of me. I always thought I would get a higher education but am nervous about going back and doing it again.
On Sunday I sat through a Summer Download at church for the kids ministry I serve in and just listened as our director shared some thoughts with us. She talked about making sure that we were walking into our highest calling, whatever that may be, and doing it completely. WHOA. Wait a second God, are speaking to me? I took it in and then went to sit in our main gathering. It was baptism Sunday which is always my favorite, hearing stories of how God has radically changed lives leaves me in tears as I remember the day God took a hold of me and saved me. Our Pastor talked about the little boy with 5 loaves and 2 fish and how Jesus took it and multiplied it to feed the masses. One of the opening statements that he said was "there is still the possibility for something supernatural to happen in your life." As that moment God had my direct attention, he was totally speaking directly to my heart. He went on to talk about the fact that Jesus used what the boy had available and he blessed it, broke it, and kept multiplying it. But he was only able to do that because the boy let it go.
WHEW.
Take it in Jenny. When I let it go to God, he has the possibility to bless it, break it, and multiply it. I have a gift and a passion, it's children. If I allow God to take that gift and bless it and break it up and multiply it, then He gets all the glory but I get to experience the fullness of who he is.
So where does that leave me.
Do I think I'm making a difference as a nanny right now? Yes I do. I love my kids and I love what I do. But do I think I am stepping into my highest calling that God has for me? No I don't and I am ready to take the necessary steps to get there. First one being signing up for the GRE. I am saving up money now and will be collecting items to study to get ready to take the test in the fall.
As I press forward into this journey I am praying for the Lords guidance and provision as he shows me what it means to press further into Him. Will it be tough and trying at times? Oh yes. But I am ready.
Here I am Lord, Send Me.
Jenny
What does it mean to you to have made a difference in this world? What are you doing to achieve that change, and is it possible to do?
I graduated in December of 2011 with a degree in Special Education and a heart and passion for children. (Obviously. I'm a nanny with a degree in teaching) While at the lake this weekend with two of my fantastic friends we were sitting on our floats, soaking up the sun (probably a little too much) and just having random conversation. My friend Kirsten got into nursing school and will be starting in the fall and I am so proud of her pursuing her dream to help people. She mentioned that while she was shadowing different people at the hospital that she shadowed a Child Life Specialist. She said it seemed like something I would be good at. She then continued to explain to me that a Child Life Specialist was someone who went into the hospital and worked with kids who were staying in there. Explaining what was going to happen during their surgery and being there for the family.
BOOM.
My heart stopped. I love kids obviously, but have been putting off teaching for a little while now and there has to be a reason for it. I see the difference it makes all the time but feel that it would not be my highest calling that God has for me. If it was then I think doors would have opened and my heart would have been stirred towards teaching, but it hasn't. I am ok with that.
After researching and praying and talking to my mom and a few of my closest friends about the possibility, I started to realize that this could be a possibility. If I am going to be honest it scares the crap out of me. I always thought I would get a higher education but am nervous about going back and doing it again.
On Sunday I sat through a Summer Download at church for the kids ministry I serve in and just listened as our director shared some thoughts with us. She talked about making sure that we were walking into our highest calling, whatever that may be, and doing it completely. WHOA. Wait a second God, are speaking to me? I took it in and then went to sit in our main gathering. It was baptism Sunday which is always my favorite, hearing stories of how God has radically changed lives leaves me in tears as I remember the day God took a hold of me and saved me. Our Pastor talked about the little boy with 5 loaves and 2 fish and how Jesus took it and multiplied it to feed the masses. One of the opening statements that he said was "there is still the possibility for something supernatural to happen in your life." As that moment God had my direct attention, he was totally speaking directly to my heart. He went on to talk about the fact that Jesus used what the boy had available and he blessed it, broke it, and kept multiplying it. But he was only able to do that because the boy let it go.
WHEW.
Take it in Jenny. When I let it go to God, he has the possibility to bless it, break it, and multiply it. I have a gift and a passion, it's children. If I allow God to take that gift and bless it and break it up and multiply it, then He gets all the glory but I get to experience the fullness of who he is.
So where does that leave me.
Do I think I'm making a difference as a nanny right now? Yes I do. I love my kids and I love what I do. But do I think I am stepping into my highest calling that God has for me? No I don't and I am ready to take the necessary steps to get there. First one being signing up for the GRE. I am saving up money now and will be collecting items to study to get ready to take the test in the fall.
As I press forward into this journey I am praying for the Lords guidance and provision as he shows me what it means to press further into Him. Will it be tough and trying at times? Oh yes. But I am ready.
Here I am Lord, Send Me.
Jenny
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
The Liebster Award
It was to my surprise one day when I popped open my email and saw that I had received a comment on one of my posts from Sarah over at Run Shop Eat Repeat. She had found my blog through Blog Every Day in May (which I only participated like 2 days haha) but then started following me and decided to nominate my blog for The Liebster Award. Thanks for the honor, Sarah!
So what is this Liebster award? It's given to up and coming bloggers who have less then 200 followers, by other bloggers. It's nothing too serious, just a fun way to recognize each other, build your blogging community and discover new blogs. As with all rewards, there are a few rules to go with this one:
1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves
2. Answer the questions that the tagger set for you, plus create 11 questions for the people you choose to nominate.
3. Choose 11 people/bloggers to nominate and link them in your post
4. Go to their page and tell them about the nomination
5. Follow and social media connect with everyone tagged.
So here are my answers to the questions that were asked by Sarah.
1. When did you start your blog? Well techinically if you look back I started in the early part of 2012 but I only posted like 4 times that whole year. I would consider when I started my blog to be this past March when I really got back into it and posted often.
2. Why did you start it? So many people on my Social Media and in my real life would make comments to me on how I needed to blog what I did as a nanny becuase they loved the ideas so much, so I did!
3. Favorite Quote? Hmm I'm not a big quote person, but the one I have in my hallway that goes into my room is "Live a humble life that pleases God not man"
4. Summer or Winter? Fall? haha that's my favorite season but if I had to choose between the two I would choose winter. I love a good boots and scarf with a sweater! Oh and the possibility of snow.
5. If you could live anywhere, where would you choose? I have lived almost everywhere, I would say that if I could live anywhere it would probably be in Germany. I loved it when I was a kid and would love to go back and live just a little bit longer as an adult.
6. What's something you can't leave the house without? My phone, I am quite attached to it in a if I don't have my phone today is going to be the day that I need it because I get in an accident or something like that. I like the security it brings if something happens.
7. What's your dream job? I had lunch with a friend yesterday actually and we talked about this. My dream job number 1 would be to just be a wife and a mommy. But until that happens or if that's not the path I'm on, then I would love to do Educational Research on children with Autism to see how we can better their education.
8. Favorite food? Fried Pickles. End of story, for real, just ask any of my friends, they'll tell you.
9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Honestly in 5 years I would like to see mysef either married or engaged, possibly teaching by that time, but I attempt to not look too far into the future, because things change quickly.
10. What's your go-to drink? When I am being healthy my go-to drink is definitely some Fiji water in my snobbish ways but when I am not then Coke, I love me some coke.
11. Have a piece of advice you'd give to your teenage self? High school is over rated and you really don't know yourself yet. Start loving yourself now and don't let what others say get you to change into someone you are not, because in the end you won't be happy. Just be yourself now.
Here are my nominations, be sure to go check them out :)
Miranda over at Young and In Progress
Emma over at Entirely Emma
Ashley over at From Ashley to Awesome
Bethany over at Growing Each Day
Erin over at Harris Hearts to Hearts
Heather over at Pretty Strong Medicine
Amanda over at Mama & Co.
Tori over at Jane Not So Plain
Kate over at the Widgeon Nest
Nicole over at A Heart Like Mine
Carissa over at Hooked on the Howards
And here are my questions for them!
1. Why did you start blogging?
2. Where do you find inspirations for you posts?
3. What is your favorite link-up you do each week (if you do one)?
4. Mountains or Beach?
5. If you had an all paid vacation to anywhere, where would you go?
6. What are your top 3 favorite movies?
7. Who is one celebrity you wish you could meet?
8. What is your favorite post on your blog?
9. What is your favorite day of the week?
10. Favorite color?
11. What is something you are passionate about?
Jenny
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
So Simple Yet So Hard - Weigh In Wednesday
Well let's fast forward to today a month later with two vacation trips, one being a very long one down to Florida to see family that I haven't seen in a while. Coupled with many a mishap (speeding ticket, flat tire....). I didn't have the time or the care to count and pay attention to what I was eating and or exercise.
I realize that once I let bad habits start to slip back in they come back at full force and it's hard to re-establish good habits. So I stepped on the scale today and it's a whopping 214.7. Whomp whomp. Honestly, could have been way worse, didn't quite make it up to my highest ever at 216.3. But keeping at the rate I am going it could so easily get there in about another month.
I seem to be having a real hard time with food this time around, I guess it's not easy when it is all around you and the kids eat snacks and all I want is just chips and a rice krispie treat. That certainly is no excuse for getting lazy and not preparing snacks ahead of time. I just need to be more disciplined. Seriously though I feel like I am always hungry and just cannot get enough to eat. I think something in my brain is off and when I am full it doesn't know when to tell me. I probably need to go see a Dr. and see if that is indeed the case. I also have hypothyroid and am not on medication that I should be taking right now. And now I realize I am attempting to make excuses for my behavior. This doesn't really affect anyone but me but I feel like I need to get it into gear.
My goal for this next week is no soda, I need to get back into that routine again. Starting small but that's how change happens.
I have had 64 oz of water today so far and no soda, (can't say the same for the last week or so) and I did better then I have been doing food wise. I still have a long way to go. Thanks for all of the encouragement and sticking around. If I were yall I would be like "this chick is crazy why can't she get it together" well I am crazy and I am learning a lot about myself and it seems it's just gonna take a little longer for me to get it together then I would like.
Jenny
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Today Can Be A Good Day - Weigh In Wednesday Week 8
It's Wednesday again, my favorite day of the week in Blog land no lie I spend as many hours as I can scrolling through the Weigh In Wednesday posts and read and get inspired and comment as much as I can.
Make sure you click over to Erin and Alex's blog and give them some love and link up as well with your weekly weigh in. You won't regret the community you get from this link up.
Can I just say I have realized what books and articles mean when they talk about how the environment affects your health. Well this past week it rained and rained and I was at the point where wasn't sure if it was going to end. I think I mentioned that I do not do the gym, the treadmill gets so boring to me and I feel like I am going no where, I would much rather walk outside Well tons of rain = Jenny no exercise. There were definitely 3 days this past week where I did not exercise, here was my exercise for the past week. (Don't forget I mentioned the fact that I was not in bed until 12 at the earliest every night and I attribute most of this to that factor)
Wednesday - walk - 1.87 miles - 33:24
Thursday - walk - 1.78 Miles - 32:42
Friday - nothing
Saturday - Nada
Sunday - nilch
Monday - Ease into 5 K - 1.83 miles - 28:52
Tuesday - Walk - 1.56 miles - 26:53
Total Miles - 7.04
Total Time - 2 hours and 1 minute
If you have see my past weeks, this is such a slow week.....I am just hoping it paid off.
My water intake followed suit with the exercise it wasn't too bad, I could have not had any water at all, but I definitely could have had more then I did.
Wednesday - 50 oz
Thursday - 100 oz
Friday - 75 oz
Saturday - 25 oz
Sunday - 79 oz
Monday - 100 oz
Tuesday - 92
Total Average - 74 oz --- which means that I still got the recommended 64 oz a day, woo hoo small non scale victory.
Another non scale victory that could seem small but is pretty big to me is that it has now been 2 whole days since I have had soda, I had one real coke at dinner on Sunday but on Monday and Tuesday I had no soda at all. I am hoping to keep this up and then maybe start cutting soda during the week and only having one a day during the weekend. Going from 6 regular soda cans a day and getting over those awful headaches I am so glad I have cut back.
This week was definitely a so-so week as far as food goes, I did pretty good up until like the afternoons when snack time kicked in and then dinner was a wreck at some points. There was day I didn't track anything and definitely went off course and even one night where I found myself at Chili's (it has the WORST track record for caloric value of foods) I hopped on the scale on Monday and I was up but I vowed not to weigh again until Wednesday because it could alter my days if I know I might fail.
Yesterday I went and got some more flowers for my apartment in my mini series on Instagram I like to call Why We Need Flowers, this week was "...because sometimes you just have something to smile about." Like maybe a total stranger told your friend that he thought you were hot! Oh yes, confidence booster if anything. Here are the beautiful flowers from Trader Joes.
Thanks for all of you who read and encourage me, it is definitely the reminder I need that i can do this and will succeed this time! It means the world to me. I love you all!
Jenny
Make sure you click over to Erin and Alex's blog and give them some love and link up as well with your weekly weigh in. You won't regret the community you get from this link up.
Can I just say I have realized what books and articles mean when they talk about how the environment affects your health. Well this past week it rained and rained and I was at the point where wasn't sure if it was going to end. I think I mentioned that I do not do the gym, the treadmill gets so boring to me and I feel like I am going no where, I would much rather walk outside Well tons of rain = Jenny no exercise. There were definitely 3 days this past week where I did not exercise, here was my exercise for the past week. (Don't forget I mentioned the fact that I was not in bed until 12 at the earliest every night and I attribute most of this to that factor)
Wednesday - walk - 1.87 miles - 33:24
Thursday - walk - 1.78 Miles - 32:42
Friday - nothing
Saturday - Nada
Sunday - nilch
Monday - Ease into 5 K - 1.83 miles - 28:52
Tuesday - Walk - 1.56 miles - 26:53
Total Miles - 7.04
Total Time - 2 hours and 1 minute
If you have see my past weeks, this is such a slow week.....I am just hoping it paid off.
My water intake followed suit with the exercise it wasn't too bad, I could have not had any water at all, but I definitely could have had more then I did.
Wednesday - 50 oz
Thursday - 100 oz
Friday - 75 oz
Saturday - 25 oz
Sunday - 79 oz
Monday - 100 oz
Tuesday - 92
Total Average - 74 oz --- which means that I still got the recommended 64 oz a day, woo hoo small non scale victory.
Another non scale victory that could seem small but is pretty big to me is that it has now been 2 whole days since I have had soda, I had one real coke at dinner on Sunday but on Monday and Tuesday I had no soda at all. I am hoping to keep this up and then maybe start cutting soda during the week and only having one a day during the weekend. Going from 6 regular soda cans a day and getting over those awful headaches I am so glad I have cut back.
This week was definitely a so-so week as far as food goes, I did pretty good up until like the afternoons when snack time kicked in and then dinner was a wreck at some points. There was day I didn't track anything and definitely went off course and even one night where I found myself at Chili's (it has the WORST track record for caloric value of foods) I hopped on the scale on Monday and I was up but I vowed not to weigh again until Wednesday because it could alter my days if I know I might fail.
Yesterday I went and got some more flowers for my apartment in my mini series on Instagram I like to call Why We Need Flowers, this week was "...because sometimes you just have something to smile about." Like maybe a total stranger told your friend that he thought you were hot! Oh yes, confidence booster if anything. Here are the beautiful flowers from Trader Joes.
So here we go for the weigh in. Last night was another rough night sleeping, I got no sleep and I went to bed at 9:15!!! Ugh. I guess I can't win sometimes. But I got up this morning in a really bad mood about a few things. I hopped up on that scale and I was down .7, woohoo!! So exciting. Wasn't expecting too much but to have two losses in a row, I'll take it. I am going on vacation this weekend to the beach but am determined to be mindful as to not go out of control. I also plan on taking my walking shoes and getting some form of work outs in while there.
Last Week: 210.1
This Week: 209.4
Loss: 0.7
Total Loss: 6.9 lbs
So so close to that 10lb mark, if I can kick it into high gear I'll definitely be seeing it in the next couple weeks.
Thanks for all of you who read and encourage me, it is definitely the reminder I need that i can do this and will succeed this time! It means the world to me. I love you all!
Jenny
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Some Food and Some Clothes
I am linking up with Halie and Hallie today for their re-vamped link up called From First to Last and I am really excited! Make sure you click over and link up with them.
If you frequent Trader Joe's I need to suggest a product to you, Powerberries. Hands down the best snack I have had in a long time. It's basically every berry that's super good for you, blueberries, acai, cranberries, and the like wrapped in dark chocolate. Mmm sooo good and to me so worth the 5 points for a 1/4 cup. I pack a baggie at the beginning of the day and allow myself to have them throughout the day. (and maybe a few more when I get home at night...) But seriously go get some and let your life be changed for the better.
Jenny
First aisle you hit up at the grocery store
I always, always, always go to the far right of the store and work my way over. Like always. Most of the time it's the produce which makes me super happy. When the produce is on the left side it throws me wayyyy off my game and I get a little confused. I frequent the grocery store about 3-5 times a week, mostly because of work and realizing that we have forgotten something from the last run. It's ok I am sure the people at my Publix here know me by name.
First Store you head to in the mall
So for this one it depends on who I am with. If it's the kids then we ALWAYS go to the Disney store first and spend many a time looking at every single toy as they talk about how much they "need" the toy and I explain that if they save their money they can get it.
If I am with my girlfriends we usually hit up the mall only if we are on a mission, I am not a big leisure goer to the mall, it gives me a headache if I am there too long. Thanks to my mom I am not a fan of shopping, I have a mission and I will complete it or be over it soon. But if I am there with my friends it's almost always H&M or Forever 21 whichever one is closer to the door we entered.
Today is Tuesday, which means Weigh In Wednesday is hanging in the balance and I did not hop on the scale to see if I was going to be devastated or thrilled tomorrow, so I just have to wait and see. W has his field day today even though it's gross outside so they are doing it inside. All of the kids are going to be wearing their Tie-dye shirts that I got to go in and make with them and they came out fantastic, all of the parents loved it!
I got back on track somewhat yesterday with exercise and completed week 3 day 2 and ended up going .01 miles farther then day 1 a week or so ago, I'll take that small gain as a win. It was pouring rain as I ran and I loved it, the only thing I was concerned about was my phone (I don't use a case, yes I know it can drop and break at any point, no I don't care about your opinion) but the arm band I used kept it dry enough for me to run. It was a good time and I would so do it again any time.
I went to bed at 10 ish last night, woohoo! First time in over a week, probably going to do the same thing again today just so that I can have the energy to keep walking/running and making better choices. I didn't sleep well though and I think it's because the dog was all over me, usually I close my door but I left it open last night and he wanted to "snuggle" (more like jump on me to open the covers and let him come sleep in between my legs every hour). This morning though he cracked me up as he attempted to eat my toothpaste. What a ham!
Jenny
Monday, May 6, 2013
Rain Rain Go Away.
I have come to the realization that I cannot do the things I use to do. Like stay up past midnight every night of the week and expect to have enough energy to do all the things I need to during the day. This weekend has just flown by like crazy and as I look back on this blog and when I started to really buckle down and start posting often I see how fast time truly flies.
Linking up again with Sami over at Sami's Shenanigans for me Weekend Wrap Up :)
Friday night I got off of work and went to hang out with my friend Kirsten who lives on my way home from work, so convenient. We went to a burger place and I ordered a grilled chicken sand which and some fries. After I sat down and was half way through my plate it hit me....I gave up fries for the week. I looked at my plate then looked up at Kirsten and her sister Savannah and said, crap! I can't believe I forgot about this. I was a little upset with myself but just realized that it was a simple mistake that was not to be repeated. After dinner we went to a few shops and found these awesome glasses, which I of course had to buy and wear out of the store. I have since worn them quite often and have gotten a ton of compliments on them :)
I went home to go run an errand for my roomie and then headed to bed early to get ready for her birthday the next day, which you can read all about here. (It was amazing, check out the post there was a lot of fun things throughout the day)
Sunday was just as much fun as it was Cinco De Mayo. I was at church in the morning, which I love and am so honored to be able to serve. I work with a little boy who has Autism and my friend Andrew helps me with him. He had a fantastic day at church and was laughing many times while we played different games with the ball, nothing like the laughter of a child to completely make you smile.
After church I headed to my friend Kirsten's house because I was going out with her and a few friends for Cinco De Mayo dinner at a restaurant she frequents. Before hand we ate this fantastic vanilla gelato she had bought, I am not an ice cream fan but this stuff was delicious!
At the restaurant I had the shrimp tacos and a small plate of rice and beans. They gave us free hats and sunglasses and we were all very happy.
It was raining all day long and so I put my hair in braids, cause ain't no body got time to do hair that will get ruined in the rain.
Then we took a quick trip to Trader Joes to get some snackage to go back to her house and watch a movie, we usually do this every Sunday night and it is quite enjoyable. I usually end up asleep on the couch 15 minutes into the movie and wake up as the credits are rolling ready to head home, it's just what I do. We watched Hope Springs and I stayed up for the whole thing and liked it a little bit, not as good as I felt it could have been, but not the worst I have seen. Then we popped in Enchanted which is when I fell asleep and then got up during the credits. After some more laughing and talking I finally left and went home to get some sleep.
This week is going to be crazy busy, my boss is out of town for work and we have field day for everyone. I got to get ready for my beach trip to St Augustine this upcoming weekend with my friend Kirsten, we just need a weekend to get away. We are however going to drive down and take my sisters to dinner and I am really excited to see them as the last time was Christmas.
Alrighty weekly goals, let's see.....
1. No french fries - Well except for my snafoo at the burger joint where I had a complete lapse in judgement, I did not have any other french fries. so I would say 80% success.
2. Track Everything I put in my mouth - Nope. Not even close. It was a crazy week for sure and I got NO sleep so I was thrown off entirely.
3. Walk 3-5 Miles a day - again no bueno. I guess rains for like 3 days straight will do that to you...or lack of sleep to give you the energy you need.
SO I am pretty much 0 for 3....yikes. Let's set some new ones for this week.
1. Get More Sleep - I need to remember that I cannot work 50 hours a week and get only 5-6 hours of sleep at night and expect to be functioning especially if I am attempting to work out 1 hour a day. I need to hit the sack a little earlier.
2. Do the next three workouts on Ease into 5K - I stopped for some reason, not because I was doing it wrong or anything, just becuase of the time and the weather and my sleeping schedule, so I want to do the next three workouts this week.
3. Don't get TOO crazy on vacation this weekend - This is just a reminder that I need to remember to still stay on top of it even though I am headed to the beach and back to the city I love with tons of food I adore. I just need to stay on track.
Still trucking along, I got on the scale this morning and the damage from birthday weekend was not as bad as it could have been but I need to buckle down these next two days to get ready for Weigh In Wednesday, I want to report a loss 2 weeks in a row so badly. Not to mention my prize envelopes are taunting me and I really want to open 10lbs and I am not where close but can be if I work hard and I will!!
Jenny
Linking up again with Sami over at Sami's Shenanigans for me Weekend Wrap Up :)
Friday night I got off of work and went to hang out with my friend Kirsten who lives on my way home from work, so convenient. We went to a burger place and I ordered a grilled chicken sand which and some fries. After I sat down and was half way through my plate it hit me....I gave up fries for the week. I looked at my plate then looked up at Kirsten and her sister Savannah and said, crap! I can't believe I forgot about this. I was a little upset with myself but just realized that it was a simple mistake that was not to be repeated. After dinner we went to a few shops and found these awesome glasses, which I of course had to buy and wear out of the store. I have since worn them quite often and have gotten a ton of compliments on them :)
I went home to go run an errand for my roomie and then headed to bed early to get ready for her birthday the next day, which you can read all about here. (It was amazing, check out the post there was a lot of fun things throughout the day)
Sunday was just as much fun as it was Cinco De Mayo. I was at church in the morning, which I love and am so honored to be able to serve. I work with a little boy who has Autism and my friend Andrew helps me with him. He had a fantastic day at church and was laughing many times while we played different games with the ball, nothing like the laughter of a child to completely make you smile.
After church I headed to my friend Kirsten's house because I was going out with her and a few friends for Cinco De Mayo dinner at a restaurant she frequents. Before hand we ate this fantastic vanilla gelato she had bought, I am not an ice cream fan but this stuff was delicious!
At the restaurant I had the shrimp tacos and a small plate of rice and beans. They gave us free hats and sunglasses and we were all very happy.
It was raining all day long and so I put my hair in braids, cause ain't no body got time to do hair that will get ruined in the rain.
Then we took a quick trip to Trader Joes to get some snackage to go back to her house and watch a movie, we usually do this every Sunday night and it is quite enjoyable. I usually end up asleep on the couch 15 minutes into the movie and wake up as the credits are rolling ready to head home, it's just what I do. We watched Hope Springs and I stayed up for the whole thing and liked it a little bit, not as good as I felt it could have been, but not the worst I have seen. Then we popped in Enchanted which is when I fell asleep and then got up during the credits. After some more laughing and talking I finally left and went home to get some sleep.
This week is going to be crazy busy, my boss is out of town for work and we have field day for everyone. I got to get ready for my beach trip to St Augustine this upcoming weekend with my friend Kirsten, we just need a weekend to get away. We are however going to drive down and take my sisters to dinner and I am really excited to see them as the last time was Christmas.
Alrighty weekly goals, let's see.....
1. No french fries - Well except for my snafoo at the burger joint where I had a complete lapse in judgement, I did not have any other french fries. so I would say 80% success.
2. Track Everything I put in my mouth - Nope. Not even close. It was a crazy week for sure and I got NO sleep so I was thrown off entirely.
3. Walk 3-5 Miles a day - again no bueno. I guess rains for like 3 days straight will do that to you...or lack of sleep to give you the energy you need.
SO I am pretty much 0 for 3....yikes. Let's set some new ones for this week.
1. Get More Sleep - I need to remember that I cannot work 50 hours a week and get only 5-6 hours of sleep at night and expect to be functioning especially if I am attempting to work out 1 hour a day. I need to hit the sack a little earlier.
2. Do the next three workouts on Ease into 5K - I stopped for some reason, not because I was doing it wrong or anything, just becuase of the time and the weather and my sleeping schedule, so I want to do the next three workouts this week.
3. Don't get TOO crazy on vacation this weekend - This is just a reminder that I need to remember to still stay on top of it even though I am headed to the beach and back to the city I love with tons of food I adore. I just need to stay on track.
Still trucking along, I got on the scale this morning and the damage from birthday weekend was not as bad as it could have been but I need to buckle down these next two days to get ready for Weigh In Wednesday, I want to report a loss 2 weeks in a row so badly. Not to mention my prize envelopes are taunting me and I really want to open 10lbs and I am not where close but can be if I work hard and I will!!
Jenny
Friday, April 26, 2013
High 5 4 Friday!
Goodness gracious it has been a crazy crazy day so far in the life of this nanny!
I didn't have to come into work until 9 rather than my normal 8 which was fantastic and luckily they caught me 5 minutes before I was about to leave. I am one of those people though that when I am up, I am up and there is no going back to sleep. So I figured I would get in a run. I did my week three day one of it was nervous because I have never gotten that far before but did so good and probably could have run a little more. It is a shorter workout this week so it threw me off when I only did 1.68 miles but I only did 27 minutes rather then my 36 last week. I know in the end it will all pay off!
I am running my April 5K tomorrow morning, just have to find and pick one, but I will update when I complete it. I also plan on going up to the North Georgia Mountains, particularly Helen tomorrow just for a change of scenery and because I can ha!
Anyways here are my 5 pictures of the week for High Five for Friday over at Lauren Elizabeth.
1. Yummy, yummy fried pickles (yes I know not the best choice, but sometimes you just have to) at my favorite restaurant here in Atlanta. I could eat a whole thing by myself and I use to but now I share with people at the table which is great accountability.
2. My April Cara box came in on Monday from Krystal over at My Life of Travels and Adventures (thank you so much!) and the theme was Go Green! Everything in my box was fantastic and I loved every bit! I am writing a post about it and will be posting it soon to link over with the rest of the boxes at Wiffesionals.
3. Monday night I hung out with my roommate and another friend who both happen to be dating roommates and friends, confusing I know. Anyways the guys were out having "guy night" we had girl night and went to Moes for Moes Mondays and then went to Petland to snuggle and hold precious puppies...I didn't want to let him go!
4. I did this chart for my kiddos and did a whole post about re-doing our bathroom to make it easier for the kids to be more independent when it comes to brushing their teeth. It has worked wonders and the kids love it. It is much cleaner and we all appreciate that. You can read the post here.
5. If you read my Weigh In Wednesday post you know that I struggled the month of April in terms of weight loss and life in general. Well on Wednesday night I stopped by Trader Joe's to drop off something to a friend who works their and decided to get myself some flowers as a reminder that everything is going to be ok, and that I can lose this weight. They have been fantastic to look at in my house and I have done way better this week so far!
That's it for this week, May is upon us and that brings vacations and birthdays and getting ready for summer for this nanny.
Jenny
I didn't have to come into work until 9 rather than my normal 8 which was fantastic and luckily they caught me 5 minutes before I was about to leave. I am one of those people though that when I am up, I am up and there is no going back to sleep. So I figured I would get in a run. I did my week three day one of it was nervous because I have never gotten that far before but did so good and probably could have run a little more. It is a shorter workout this week so it threw me off when I only did 1.68 miles but I only did 27 minutes rather then my 36 last week. I know in the end it will all pay off!
I am running my April 5K tomorrow morning, just have to find and pick one, but I will update when I complete it. I also plan on going up to the North Georgia Mountains, particularly Helen tomorrow just for a change of scenery and because I can ha!
Anyways here are my 5 pictures of the week for High Five for Friday over at Lauren Elizabeth.
1. Yummy, yummy fried pickles (yes I know not the best choice, but sometimes you just have to) at my favorite restaurant here in Atlanta. I could eat a whole thing by myself and I use to but now I share with people at the table which is great accountability.
2. My April Cara box came in on Monday from Krystal over at My Life of Travels and Adventures (thank you so much!) and the theme was Go Green! Everything in my box was fantastic and I loved every bit! I am writing a post about it and will be posting it soon to link over with the rest of the boxes at Wiffesionals.
3. Monday night I hung out with my roommate and another friend who both happen to be dating roommates and friends, confusing I know. Anyways the guys were out having "guy night" we had girl night and went to Moes for Moes Mondays and then went to Petland to snuggle and hold precious puppies...I didn't want to let him go!
4. I did this chart for my kiddos and did a whole post about re-doing our bathroom to make it easier for the kids to be more independent when it comes to brushing their teeth. It has worked wonders and the kids love it. It is much cleaner and we all appreciate that. You can read the post here.
5. If you read my Weigh In Wednesday post you know that I struggled the month of April in terms of weight loss and life in general. Well on Wednesday night I stopped by Trader Joe's to drop off something to a friend who works their and decided to get myself some flowers as a reminder that everything is going to be ok, and that I can lose this weight. They have been fantastic to look at in my house and I have done way better this week so far!
That's it for this week, May is upon us and that brings vacations and birthdays and getting ready for summer for this nanny.
Jenny
Thursday, April 25, 2013
On a Better Note
I feel like yesterday's post could have been such a bummer and I don't like that at all so I feel like today's post needs to be as positive as possible.
Let's see.....
I succeeded in drinking 100oz of water yesterday...yes I did pee 100 times as well, but I guess that's the price to pay for being healthy!
I did not over eat yesterday, in fact after my evening workout I still had like 7 points left to eat so I popped in one of my homemade quesadillas to use up those points for the day.
I don't know if I mentioned it but a friend of mine and I switched cars last week and while it was fun I am so glad to have my Camry back, the gas mileage on my car is fantastic (and it has to be working 45 minutes from home)
I did my Ease into 5K week 2 day 3 yesterday and I think this is the farthest I have ever done on one of these so I am excited and oh so nervous to start week 3 day 1 tomorrow, stay tuned!
I bought these beautiful flowers for myself yesterday at Trader Joe's. 1. Because I just love fresh flowers. 2. I needed a reminder that everything is ok and that it was the start of a new week. (Yes I know it's Wednesday but that's when I weigh in and my points and everything food wise starts over) I think I might start buying a bouquet every week and Instagram (@jennylynn4390) why we need flowers in our life.
I gave myself plenty of time this morning to actual get up, shower and straighten my hair. Most mornings its work out clothes and pony tail, braids, or bun. I decided to put a little more effort in today and like it a good bit.
My roommate and I are going out to dinner together tonight, we are both super busy and the way our schedules work there are times we go 5-6 days without seeing each other at all. So this is much needed and I am excited because we are going to a place we both really like!
I am joining Jess over at Operation Skinny Jeans for a 10 week challenge which takes us to the week of July 4th. There is going to be a facebook group for accountability and I am looking forward to participating!
That's it for now, we have gymnastics tonight which basically means I take my laptop while they do gymnastics and look at blogs and pre-write some more of my own.
Jenny
Let's see.....
I succeeded in drinking 100oz of water yesterday...yes I did pee 100 times as well, but I guess that's the price to pay for being healthy!
I did not over eat yesterday, in fact after my evening workout I still had like 7 points left to eat so I popped in one of my homemade quesadillas to use up those points for the day.
I don't know if I mentioned it but a friend of mine and I switched cars last week and while it was fun I am so glad to have my Camry back, the gas mileage on my car is fantastic (and it has to be working 45 minutes from home)
I did my Ease into 5K week 2 day 3 yesterday and I think this is the farthest I have ever done on one of these so I am excited and oh so nervous to start week 3 day 1 tomorrow, stay tuned!
I bought these beautiful flowers for myself yesterday at Trader Joe's. 1. Because I just love fresh flowers. 2. I needed a reminder that everything is ok and that it was the start of a new week. (Yes I know it's Wednesday but that's when I weigh in and my points and everything food wise starts over) I think I might start buying a bouquet every week and Instagram (@jennylynn4390) why we need flowers in our life.
I gave myself plenty of time this morning to actual get up, shower and straighten my hair. Most mornings its work out clothes and pony tail, braids, or bun. I decided to put a little more effort in today and like it a good bit.
My roommate and I are going out to dinner together tonight, we are both super busy and the way our schedules work there are times we go 5-6 days without seeing each other at all. So this is much needed and I am excited because we are going to a place we both really like!
I am joining Jess over at Operation Skinny Jeans for a 10 week challenge which takes us to the week of July 4th. There is going to be a facebook group for accountability and I am looking forward to participating!
That's it for now, we have gymnastics tonight which basically means I take my laptop while they do gymnastics and look at blogs and pre-write some more of my own.
Jenny
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