I hit 30!.. a card...and our anniversary!!

Well, I know it has been a while since I posted, but, better late than never as they say! I have some rather sad news today. I was supposed to play volleyball tonight (the last time until Fall) but it was cancelled. Don't know why it was cancelled, but now my evenings filled with bliss are through. We did play on Monday, so that was officially my last night until September. Sad, sad, sad. Bring on the tennis. I hope it works out. I hope it is all I have been wanting it to be. I need to be able to replace volleyball with something that I will look forward to doing and something that still gives me a good workout. I think it will be great! A lot of my friends are interested in playing as well, so it should be fun.

In my weightloss journey, I am now at 30 pounds lost. I lost 2 last week, and this week I stayed the same. Hopefully this coming Monday will bring me a good number. I have started the Biggest Loser at school. There are 17 of us (I think) signed up and the grand prize is $400!! I am going to really kick my butt into gear so I at least have a chance at winning some of the prize money. 2nd prize is $300. 3rd is $100 and 4th is your registration fee back which was $50. It will go by percentage lost so I really have my work cut out for me because I weigh more than most of the participants. I am pretty excited about it and really want to win. I will spend all of my winnings on clothes probably.

An exciting thing happening to me this weekend is it is my 12th Anniversary!!! Chris and I are heading to Jasper this weekend to celebrate it. WITHOUT Adam! We have never been away from him like this. Of course, he has gone for sleep overs and stuff, but we have never been AWAY from him. I think all will be fine. He is spending the weekend with our good friends BJ, Darren and little Hayden. I think he will have a great time and I know we will. I really hope the weather is nice so we can get out and see some sights. I love Jasper and can't wait to take some pictures.

One more exciting thing going on is I have been asked to join a Relay for Life team for this June's walk. I really need to start training and fundraising for it. Gotta hit those trails in town to build up my stamina. Can't wait for it actually.

I thought I would include this card I made. I made it for one of the teachers at school, it was her birthday on the 9th. I forgot to take pics of it before I gave it to her, so she had given it back to me so I can take them. She can't wait to get it back as she said it is on dispay somewhere in her house and it is looking rather bare with out it. I figured I should get it done so I can return it to her on Monday.

So, that is all that is going on in my life these days. I have a lot more to blog about, most of which I am waiting on pictures to do so. Well, thanks for looking, and have a great weekend...I know I will..wink wink!!!

Adrienne

Plus sizes BE GONE!!!

Sorry, no pics to go along with this quick post. Thought I would just chat a bit about my weight loss journey. I have to start with a HUGE thanks to those who are following me on my way to being happier, healthier and skinnier! It really means a great deal to me that I have so much support from my friends and family. It's interesting getting used to hearing the words small or skinny in a sentence referring to me. CRAZY!!

Another interesting thing to chat about is I am able to shop at a store that is NOT a Plus Size store. I have been banished to the back corner in so many stores that I was beginning to feel like a second class citizen. Even though there are stores out there that cater to plus size and you can shop freely in them, you are then forced to pay these disgustingly high prices. I went to our local Mark's Work Warehouse and I bought some clothes. To be able to walk into a store and shop freely among regular sized clothes and not have to chose the from only1 or 2 racks, but the entire ladies section!! Truly thrilling! I think Chris thought I was crazy because I was so excited when I got back to the van. Now that I have tasted it, I WANT it BAAAAAD!!!!

So, I hope I didn't bore you too much! Weigh in is tomorrow and I will keep my fingers crossed. I have been really active this week. I think I went for a walk EVERY day except Monday and Thursday which I have V-ball! Wish me luck!

Have a great week everyone!
Adrienne

New junk, old junk, good junk!

A junkin' we will go, a junkin' we will go, hi-ho the merry-o a junkin' we will go!!! I hit every second hand place in town last Saturday with my partner in crime, Teri! I think I have her to blame for turning me onto Funky Junk Interiors! and all that is 'junk'. We hit VV, Sally Ann, Goodwill, a garage sale at the Elks, and the place where I found my latest treasure, the Habitat for Humanity rebuild center. I also found this bag of 'mostly' brass house numbers in different sizes and fonts that I have plans for. This summer is going to be good! Just think of all the junk I can find. Things pop out at me and I have this way of seeing what it's potential is. Teri's words, not mine!!! I have always been kind of a junk lover. I made my headboard out of an old panel door that I got for free from a garage sale about 7 years ago. Usually, my problem is follow through. I come up with these great ideas, and then never get to them. The headboard, on the other hand was done quite quickly. I will post about that later, once I get some more pretty pillows for my bed.

On a different front, I am up to 28 pounds lost as of this past Monday!!! I somehow GAINED last week...BOOOO! So I carefully stepped on the scale, saying a little prayer, and YIKES!!! 5 pounds this week! I went up 3, but then down 5! Not too shabby I must say. I am shocked at the sizes that I am buying at the stores and can't wait for more! We'll have to wait for Monday to see if it likes me again! Let's hope so!

Have a great weekend,

Adrienne

One quarter and a list

I have had a great week. Let me count the ways................

1. School was the easiest ever this week. Grades 2-5 kids were off to the Leisure Center to take swimming lessons throughout the day and I got to stay and work (play!) with the Admin. Assistant who I love spending time with. A super quick week, plus a short week. That, in my books is the makin' for a great school week.

2. I got to play volleyball on both Monday and Thursday this week. Thursday was a little tough with only 7 of us. We started out so strong and now everyone is ditching us. I did get a great workout though. The gym was like a sauna so yes, I did meet my SWEAT quotient that night.

3. I am up to 26 pounds lost!! Hence the title of my post. I am 1/4 of the way to my goal and feeling great. Need to shop for clothes again. I have been hanging onto a couple pairs of jeans and they are just about ready for the too BIG bag. Can't wait to go down another size!

4. It is a long weekend. Not just a regular long weekend, but a 4 day weekend. Love those!

5. I picked up some great stuff at Value Village last week and I am super excited to see what I can do with them. I have a few plans in mind. I have bought my weight in spray paint this week and now I have to get to work.

6. The sun is shining and we are staying above 0 degrees Celsius for the whole week. The snow is melting and now I have a lake in the middle of my yard. With this warm weather, I should be able to spray paint my goodies and then post about them when they are done.

Take care and Happy Easter!

Adrienne