Military Mom ROCKS!!!

so I guess taking the inevitable and putting it in your control feels good!!! I love that you are strong enough to do that!!! I hope you and Mother are enjoying your time together...silly to hope that...I know you are!!!! I love you sooo much and miss you badly!!! Little Diver

2009 started off to a horrible start...

Well this year blows so far huh? I hate to think that it could get any worse!! I am not sure that it needs to. I think that we could use some positivity!!! You are going to kick butt and my family and I are going to get back on our feet. There. I said it. Now it has to come true right?!

I hope that you are feel well today. I know you body has been through hell the past two weeks and I wish I could take the pain away from you...or at least share it so it isn't so hard for you. I love you and wish I could be there with you. I will call you soon.
I love you, Little Diver

Welcome back!

Wow, long time no blog!

To be honest, I had completely forgotten about this blog; it's been a long time. Thanks for reminding me. I am sorry you aren't feeling well.

It seems like we never get the chance to talk anymore, and I really miss you. I miss just being able to call you anytime I want, or to jump online and catch you on Yahoo. I just miss you terribly.

I know this was started as a workout/weight loss blog, but I think the time has come to realize it is a STRESS blog. We have both had a very stressful and hard year, and we need to re-connect.

Let's start over and pretend last year never happened. We both had some wins and some losses. We lost a Grandmother. I failed to get the stripe I wanted, but I did get a new position. You had job issues and school troubles.

On the up side, I passed my PT test, you got a new job, and we are all healthy. I guess that's about all we can hope for, huh? It's Thanksgiving Day, and I have a lot to be thankful for indeed. I have a secure job, and a healthy family. I have food on the table and a roof over my head. I have a sister I know loves me unconditionally, as I do her. And I have next year to look forward to.

New goals: Pretty much the same as the old goals. In 2009, I will not just pass my PT test; I will improve my score. I will earn my Master Sergeant stripe. I will lose some weight and improve physically. I am not assigning numbers to my weight loss because I think it is self-defeating. I will not diet, but will try to eat healthier. I simply want to improve. I will knock out at least 6 of the 11 classes I have left to graduate college. I will improve on my leadership abilities so I can lead my unit the way they deserve.

Now, before I go and pass out into a turkey induced coma, I want to tell you I love you, I am proud of you, and I miss you. Take care Little Diver. And call me as soon as your voice returns.

Cocoanut

Happy Turkey Day SIS!!!!!!

I has been almost a year since I have posted a blog....or way longer. I just wanted to say hi and I love you!

I wanted to call you today ,but I have not had a voice since last Thursday. I have been pretty sick. Anyway, one plus...lost weight. Between stress and being sick I am down to 139 punds.

I will call you soon and I am glad to read that you are still running and stuff...way better than me. I love you and miss you very much!!! little diver

OMG! What Did I Do?

I'll tell ya what I did. I let my good friend Jacob talk me into running a leg in a Relay MARATHON. In April. A 5 miles leg! What was I thinking!

OK, what I was thinking was that if I was training for a relay marathon, I would definitely be ready for my PT test, and the 5K in May. And maybe I would lose a little weight. And I'd get to be in a marathon, and how cool is that?

So Jacob and I are going to try to run in the mornings before work. Great plan, except he is a newlywed, and I am lazy. So we'll see how that goes. I would live to do this and be OK at it. I already know that all of the other runners are better than I am, and faster, and I hate to be the weak link of the group. But I am going to try to just not embarrass myself.

Also, the Walking the World with Tigerlilly is starting off pretty good. I walked/jogged 6 miles yesterday on the treadmill, and I plan to walk/jog another 6 tonight during Biggest Loser. My legs are sore, but it's the good kind of sore, where you know you did good.

The weather here is getting better, so I foresee getting some good outdoor runs very soon. Hopefully it will be nice for the relay. Last year when I ran the 5K it was cold, like 40 degrees, but no wind. It would be nice if it was like 50 or so. Not too hot, but not cold.

So how are you doing LD? I haven't been able to get you online for awhile, and I miss you!Let me know how you are!

Are you ready for this?

You're going to think I'm crazy! But I signed on to do a challenge with my blog friend Tigerlilly to walk 42 miles a week. Yeah I know.

The deal is you walk, run, jog, or whatever 6 miles a day. Yeah, I said 6 miles a day. Starting 24 March. The deal is you walk to a different city each week, 42 miles. At each city, you have a challenge. And she has prizes set up and all.

I'm going to try it, and see how I do. I know it will be hard, and I may not reach the goals, but at least I have something to work towards. If you want to do it too, here is the site for it. And here is her cool logo.

I figure it takes me 30 minutes to run 3 miles, give or take, so it will take me about an hour a day. We'll see....

Love you girl! Have a good Friday!

Now what?

To say I have been going so well is a vast understatement! I have to get back on track or I am sooo gonna fail my PT test in May! Help!

Yea to you for getting new shoes! I have a pretty decent pair. The fact that i have had them for 2 years and they are still in good shape ought to tell you something.

It was over 50 degrees today! And its supposed to be tomorrow and Wednesday too. Let's hope it holds out for us; I could really use a few nice days.

Help me Sis! Motivate me! I obviously need a better reason to get on the stick than just losing weight. Not that I don't need that too. Got any ideas?