Last summer I went to Greece with my girlfriends... it was only a month after PB and I met, and he sent me off with a nice bag full of snacks, books, and a journal. I wrote all about my trip in that journal and when I am in the mood to write I still use it....
On that trip on July 23, 3007 I wrote this:
"I can't get (PB) out of my head. I really like him and I know it might be crazy to say this but I think he might be the One. I can seriously see a future with him, and my heart smiles just thinking about him."
And now I spend my days thinking about our wedding and our future together....
Crazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzy!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
We met one year ago today...
Happy Anniversary Nadine + Dave! Thank you for inviting both PB and I to your wedding so we could meet!!! Best day of my life. I will never forget your anniversary!
Today marks exactly one year that PB and I have known one another! Yay! I am so happy!
Today marks exactly one year that PB and I have known one another! Yay! I am so happy!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
What a difference a year makes
July 2007, in Greece
June 2008, in Providence
More exercise, better food choices, love, and sleep have helped me lose > 10 lbs!
June 2008, in Providence
More exercise, better food choices, love, and sleep have helped me lose > 10 lbs!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Donations!
Want to make a donation to a worthy cause but are tight on money? (and therefore want to get something else out of it besides the good feeling of helping someone?) There are lots of charities that help you do that!
My favorite is for the Special Olympics of Rhode Island, to which I make a donation every year. I LOVE magazines but I always feel guilty subscribing to them. The Special Olympics of R.I. sells magazine subscriptions at a very low rate, and 12.5% of the cost goes to helping them train! Last year alone they raised $7,000!
Anyway, I just signed up for Cooking Light and National Geographic. I would have spent that $79.90 on something else anyway, so might as well let part of that go to helping my fellow Rhode Islanders!
I encourage all you magazine subscribers to do something similar! You get a great rate, PLUS some of your money helps some organization (google your local area for groups that are involved in this.. I googled "donation + magazine + subscription" and got lots of hits for different charities!)
My favorite is for the Special Olympics of Rhode Island, to which I make a donation every year. I LOVE magazines but I always feel guilty subscribing to them. The Special Olympics of R.I. sells magazine subscriptions at a very low rate, and 12.5% of the cost goes to helping them train! Last year alone they raised $7,000!
Anyway, I just signed up for Cooking Light and National Geographic. I would have spent that $79.90 on something else anyway, so might as well let part of that go to helping my fellow Rhode Islanders!
I encourage all you magazine subscribers to do something similar! You get a great rate, PLUS some of your money helps some organization (google your local area for groups that are involved in this.. I googled "donation + magazine + subscription" and got lots of hits for different charities!)
Monday, June 9, 2008
Follow up to Monday, May 19th.
On May 19th I wrote about my goals... here they were:
1. only eat when hungry
2. choose the healthy stuff
3. no mindless snacking (which started up after my injury- annoying)
4. Plan ahead!
5. Get enough rest
6. Listen to PB and actually take care of my ankle i.e. ice it, elevate it etc..
How am I doing following them? Not bad actually! I am choosing the healthy stuff but not being afraid to have the junk when I know it is all that will satisfy me. The mindless snacking has completely stopped (thank goodness). I am still having a tough time resting enough and planning ahead- I think after this last crazy week I will begin to do better though!
It has been almost 5 weeks since I fell and hurt my ankle, and I haven't gained a pound. Boy, does that feel good! I have also stopped counting calories for a bit to see how I do listening to my body in a normal, natural way. So far, so good! I felt a little yucky last week but that was just because I had too much fun in Miami!
Other stuff..
1. My dance studio is doing a company show in March, and I want PB to do a salsa number with me!! What can I do to convince him to do it?!?! (he is an AMAZING dancer!!)
2. My air conditioning in my condo is working again. A lot of cities in RI are canceling school tomorrow because the temps are supposed to reach 108 degrees!
3. Work is super busy and I have to leave early all week for dance recitals and I feel really bad.
4. I haven't been to the grocery store in about 3.5 weeks besides to run in for one or two ingredients. NEED TO SHOP!
5. I picked a date to go wedding dress shopping!!!! PB's mom and sister and my aunt and moh are going to take me in july!!! (everyone but my aunt lives out of state). I am really excited!
6. I am feeling really positive about my body now that my ankle is starting to feel a bit better. I can't wait for it to fully heal!
7. All of the food/exercise/healthy living blogs inspire me every single day, and for that I thank you all!
8. I have nothing else to say. time for beddddd!!!!!!!
1. only eat when hungry
2. choose the healthy stuff
3. no mindless snacking (which started up after my injury- annoying)
4. Plan ahead!
5. Get enough rest
6. Listen to PB and actually take care of my ankle i.e. ice it, elevate it etc..
How am I doing following them? Not bad actually! I am choosing the healthy stuff but not being afraid to have the junk when I know it is all that will satisfy me. The mindless snacking has completely stopped (thank goodness). I am still having a tough time resting enough and planning ahead- I think after this last crazy week I will begin to do better though!
It has been almost 5 weeks since I fell and hurt my ankle, and I haven't gained a pound. Boy, does that feel good! I have also stopped counting calories for a bit to see how I do listening to my body in a normal, natural way. So far, so good! I felt a little yucky last week but that was just because I had too much fun in Miami!
Other stuff..
1. My dance studio is doing a company show in March, and I want PB to do a salsa number with me!! What can I do to convince him to do it?!?! (he is an AMAZING dancer!!)
2. My air conditioning in my condo is working again. A lot of cities in RI are canceling school tomorrow because the temps are supposed to reach 108 degrees!
3. Work is super busy and I have to leave early all week for dance recitals and I feel really bad.
4. I haven't been to the grocery store in about 3.5 weeks besides to run in for one or two ingredients. NEED TO SHOP!
5. I picked a date to go wedding dress shopping!!!! PB's mom and sister and my aunt and moh are going to take me in july!!! (everyone but my aunt lives out of state). I am really excited!
6. I am feeling really positive about my body now that my ankle is starting to feel a bit better. I can't wait for it to fully heal!
7. All of the food/exercise/healthy living blogs inspire me every single day, and for that I thank you all!
8. I have nothing else to say. time for beddddd!!!!!!!
The Saga of the Ankle
I think that the sadness I was feeling over my injured ankle has finally passed. It is still too soon to run or dance (wa, wa), but at LEAST I can (mostly) wear high heels, and I can do the elliptical without wanting to scream.
It is still pretty swollen and is not going down at all, but again, I am lucky to be able to walk and do the elliptical and wear cute shoes!
That's the latest update. I can't wait til I can run and swim again, hopefully soon...
It is still pretty swollen and is not going down at all, but again, I am lucky to be able to walk and do the elliptical and wear cute shoes!
That's the latest update. I can't wait til I can run and swim again, hopefully soon...
and Wedding Season begins...
Friday was my cousin's wedding! We all had an AMAZING time! Here are a few pics:
my maid of honor (cousin) and I!!!
the bride and groom!!!
PB and I!
PB and I being silly :)
The cousins!!!
The weddings to come are:
6/14 Bri's wedding in upstate NY
6/28 Kristine's wedding in PHL
7/26 Jim's wedding in NY
7/27 Garen's wedding in PHL
8/16: OUR ENGAGEMENT PARTY IN PHL!!!
8/30: Amir's wedding in ?
That plus all the bridal showers, bachelorette parties, beach parties, wedding planning, PB + RG family meetings (our dads have met but now it is time for everyone else to meet!!!), bathroom renovations, life planning, etc etc etc is going to = a busy summer!! I am SO EXCITED THOUGH!
Then this fall is KC's wedding and Julie's too!! I can't wait!
Did I mention I am seriously in love with PB?!? We had such a fun weekend!!!!
my maid of honor (cousin) and I!!!
the bride and groom!!!
PB and I!
PB and I being silly :)
The cousins!!!
The weddings to come are:
6/14 Bri's wedding in upstate NY
6/28 Kristine's wedding in PHL
7/26 Jim's wedding in NY
7/27 Garen's wedding in PHL
8/16: OUR ENGAGEMENT PARTY IN PHL!!!
8/30: Amir's wedding in ?
That plus all the bridal showers, bachelorette parties, beach parties, wedding planning, PB + RG family meetings (our dads have met but now it is time for everyone else to meet!!!), bathroom renovations, life planning, etc etc etc is going to = a busy summer!! I am SO EXCITED THOUGH!
Then this fall is KC's wedding and Julie's too!! I can't wait!
Did I mention I am seriously in love with PB?!? We had such a fun weekend!!!!
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