Grey's Anatomy

I LOVE this show! I just always find a line or two in it that captures exactly how I feel about something...tonight the line that I could really relate to was about altering expectations and that is exactly what I'm doing in my own life right now. It was perfect. Things don't always happen as you expect them to, but it just means that you re-evaluate your outlook and adjust.

Anyway, I think the writing is great. I love the drama, the romance, the sadness and the eye candy doesn't hurt either. Tonight I got to enjoy all of the above with the wonderful Steph and her friend Angie. We had so much fun, I am really looking forward to hanging out with them again. I'm even letting them talk me into participating in Halloween this year! I don't know why, but I just never get into Halloween...I think it's all the stress of planning a costume, but the girls vowed to help me come up with something good, so we'll just have to wait and see.

Ups and Downs...Part Two

Today was another day about ups and downs...but in a really good way! My first Down came in the form of another pound at WW this morning! I know that losing one pound is nothing to write home about, but that makes a total of 4, and 4 is a start to many more. My second down was a little bit of a bummer, as I had a tummy ache all day long...but I sent myself home an hour and a half early from work and got some additional, and much needed, rest. The sad part was I had planned a dinner date with a friend I haven't seen in a long time and I had to cancel, but we're rescheduling for next week for sure.

And my Ups for the day are a few photos that I finally downloaded from my camera. The first two are a sneak peak of the project that I worked on this weekend and the last is a picture of the way the light was coming into the bedroom this afternoon. It just looked warm and calm against the pillows and it made me smile.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Do you remember those books from when you were a kid? I always loved those books, but somehow I could never bring myself to chose a different ending. Of course I would read the other ending too...just to see what would have happened if I had gone in that direction, but I would always stick with my original choice, even if I liked the other one better.

For some silly reason, I started thinking about these books the other morning. I started feeling like my life is kind of like one of those books right now, but I'm finally starting to choose the alternate ending. I know that sounds really corny, but somehow it just fit with exactly how I was feeling. I have so many different paths that I can follow and each will turn out with a very different and new adventure! It's really exciting to think of reinventing myself to the person that I want to be. I feel like I have the chance to combine the Stacy "who I used to be" with the one "who I want to be" and it feels GREAT!

Girls Night!

I'm off to Cape Cod for a girl's night with the famous Miss Jenn! At the last minute, I decided to sign up for a class with Donna Downey being taught at Colorful Creations. I'm really excited...to get away for the night, to spend time with one of my best friends, to stay up late being creative, to meet a super-talented scrapbook artist, to just be outside of my own head for a day or two. I'll be back tomorrow night, hopefully with some fun pics from the weekend and the cool new album I will have made. Enjoy your weekend!

Ups and Downs

As in every one's life, some days are up and some are down. Yesterday was a pretty good day for me, but today I woke up on the wrong side of the bed! I think I was having some wacky dreams last night, because I woke up really upset. The morning went along the same way, but I did have a success at WW this morning with a 3 lb. weight loss this week! I was really proud of myself for that.

I know things are going to be up and down for a while, so please bear with me as I go through my little emotional roller-coasters. It's just hard to make changes in your life...even when you believe in your heart (and head) that they are for the best. Thanks to all my friends and family who have offered amazing support for me this week! I'll try to explain the situation to more of you, as the time is right, but I just feel that it's too personal for me, and loved ones involved, to post on this blog. I'll try to return to fun posts and pictures soon...

Heartbreak

Why, when you are making the decisions that are best for you and the one you love, does it have to hurt so much? I know we are doing the right thing for both of us, but it is breaking my heart and I just don't know how to make that pain stop.

Sorry Again!

Sorry for the lack of posts lately and for the broken promise of photos, as I still haven't had a chance to take them yet. I have had a lot of thoughts swirling around in my head over this past week and they just aren't letting up. I'll try to get back to posting soon, but I have to make some pretty serious decisions about my life right now. I'll keep you all updated as to what is going on. Please don't worry about me (MOM), as I'm fine...it's just tough being a grown up sometimes and making those grown up decisions about if you have been making the right choices for yourself. Sometimes you just get to a point of reflection and need to decide what you really need to do for you to be happy and on the path that you want for the long term. Hope you all have a happy Sunday and just please keep me in your thoughts today.

No Photos Yet!

Sorry, but I didn't get home early enough to take photos tonight. I had a kick butt workout class after work, then back to my cubicle to finish up some loose ends, then onto the grocery store for shopping...gosh, was it really two weeks ago already??? (That's how often I do the major grocery shopping, I pick up little things here and there, but this was the big shopping night). Three dollars under my budget too!

By the time I got home and unloaded the groceries, it was already 8:30. Then I had to put the groceries away and get dinner in the oven. So, there you have it...that's my excuse for no fun photos, sorry. Tomorrow, I promise!

Does Money Burn a Hole in Your Pocket Too?

Yikes, I have been so low budget lately that once I got a bit of cash in my pocket today (from a repaid debt), I just HAD to go spend it. I mean, it is good that I have been saving and not buying clothes lately...but sometimes you just need to be good to you. I had every intention of just putting this money right into the bank, but then I felt really proud of myself for having such a great first week on WW (take 2) and wanted to treat myself to a new outfit. That was mistake #1. Mistake #2 was actually going to the mall! I mean, if you just go to one store, it can't be that bad, but the mall??? Sheesh, so many stores, so many sales. Let's just say that I was feeling really great about how I was looking today and I took advantage of that! I'll try to take some pictures tomorrow of my great bargains...tonight, I'm too tuckered out from all that walking around!

Lunchbag with a Cause

I'm so excited! LeanCuisine has started selling their limited edition lunch bags again. I know this doesn't exactly sound like something to write home about (or write blog about, hehehe), but it really is pretty cool. They have fun, funky designs on a bag that is large enough for your LeanCuisine lunch! And what's even better, is that $5 of the $9.95 even goes towards breast cancer research, which is a cause close to my heart. I ordered the one with the circles because I do love my geometric shapes.

If you're not in need of a new lunch bag like I was, but want to help raise some funds for breast cancer research, please feel free to visit my Making Strides fundraising page to make a donation. I am the team leader for Consuela's Crusaders for the second year in a row. This is a team comprised of my co-workers and last year we raised more than $2,000 for the cause. We will be participating in the Making Strides walk on Sunday, October 14 in Concord, NH. Wish us luck!

A New Beginning

...of Weight Watchers that is! Today my work started our new session of Weight Watchers and I'm really excited. We couldn't get an at-work team leader this session, as none were available for our requested times. Instead we all ordered the "at home" kits and one of my co-workers has become our team leader as well as a participant, and she is FABULOUS!!! I did the program last fall, but seem to have gained back what I lost last time (plus one additional pound), which is 9 pounds total. I'm hoping to lose a total of 30lbs over the next 6 months. This will be no easy feat, but I'm determined to stay committed to the program and my workout routine...regardless of busy schedules. This starts with a brisk walk every morning, that way if I can't make it to the gym in the afternoon, at least I've already done 30-45 minutes of exercise for the day. I'm excited to get started and already did well my first day with no trips to the candy basket at work (that thing is dangerous). But it's like the saying goes, "nothing tastes as good as being thin (and fit) feels!"

Just a Few Fun Shots!

I was just playing around with my camera yesterday and took these shots. Nothing special about them, but I thought they were fun. Hope you're all having a great Tuesday after the long weekend. It was a little hard getting up for work today, but even worse for Johnny since he worked all three days...bummer.

Cleaning and Filing

Spent most of the day cleaning out my craft area and crafty table in the livingroom (um, wasn't that just suppose to be there for a little while???) I think it's been here pretty much since I moved in, except for a few times when I had company over...Oops! Anyway, I went through lots of old paperwork and shredded a bunch of junk mail that had been accumulating into monster piles. I really do love this shredder! Thanks Mom and Dad...it was a great present last year.

Now I'm ready to make a new mess while I start on some Halloween cards I'm doing for a swap with my HOWie listserve peeps...this should be fun, I haven't created since my studio crop on the cape...sheesh, that was forever ago! Maybe it will also inspire me to take some more pictures. Another thing I haven't been doing lately.

Thanks Steph and Alicia for your comments on the last post. I agree with both responses and it was great to see that everyone goes through the same things once in a while. The biggest realization is that compromise and communication are the two biggest factors and I'm slowly improving on both everyday, so that is a step in the right direction. As with anything, an adjustment period is always going to happen I suppose.