Day 9 (Vise) Day 10 (Back at It)

Day 9 (Vise)

I had 100% intentions of exercising and eating healthy today. I woke up great, drank my coffee, went to work (it was a half day), came home and took a little nap. (One of my favorite Saturday events.)

When I woke though... My head felt like it was in a vise. You know, those metal tools machinists use to hold an object firmly.

That or it felt it had a weight dropped on it. 

So, instead of the gym, I took medicine and basically went back to bed. Didn't really eat much of anything either. What a waste of a day. 

Day 10 (Back at It)

What a much better day it was! First, it was Sunday so I was able to spend it in worship. Second, I tried out a different location of Planet Fitness due to Clover3 having softball practice nearby. And, drumroll please, third, I had Starbucks! 

Anytime I can have a Venti Pike Place coffee with 2 pumps no sugar vanilla and a splash of milk, is a great day! Makes my world keep spinning. 

For dinner I ate a flat iron steak and half a potato. It was the best. 

My workout was mostly legs (squats, calf raises, hamstring curls) after 20 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. I broke a decent sweat and my legs felt well used walking out of the gym. I'd call it good. 

Who knew I could get my new bitmoji to coach my old bitmoji. Weird but cool. 

Also, I can trip myself. Sorry. Too much fun over here.

Adios Muchachas,

Mel

100 of my Favorite Things

In honor of my birthday, (32nd according to my 6 year old) I decided to make a list of my 100 favorite things. These are in no particular order, but my kids said I HAD to put my Faith and family at the beginning. So here it goes. 

My God~his son and the Holy Spirit all in one, my husband, my kids, my parents, all other family, good friends, the Atlantic ocean, Chips and Salsa, The University of Notre Dame, books, absolute quietness, music, sunny days, a clean kitchen, Christmas hymns, first snow of the year, tall boots, traveling, love letters, NASCAR, giggling, dogs, the USA military, TV dramas, my quilt, Coke Zero, Rum (and both of the two previous together), steak, vacation, lounging  poolside, hot tea, lifting weights, Shockers Basketball, Taylor Swift, Antiques, the beach, sleeping, reading, pianos, mascara, the color green, all levels of football, Holy communion, shirts that talk, my kids sports, ear buds, Asics shoes, sunglasses, homemaking my kids Halloween costumes, Pinterest, QT Pineapple Green tea, putting my feet on the dash while Jed drives long distance, High heels, the Green Bay Packers, sappy romance novels, a jeep with no top or doors and really BIG tires for mudding, Netflix, Holy Week church services, writing, Febreeze, tubing on the lake, Venti white chocolate mocha from Starbucks, staying up really late to finish a novel, sleeping in, hoop earrings, air conditioning, toilet paper, Isotoner gloves, patio sitting by my fire pit, my iPad mini, my iPhone, the smell of used books, moscato wine, photography, sledding, TJ MAXX, Directv, DVR, Shock Top beer with an orange slice and cold glass, humor, texting over talking on the phone, Instagram, fresh-clean towels, Birthday parties, bike riding, hoodies, big screen TV's, popcorn, concerts, Libraries, my children's individuality, red hair, shopping, coloring, giving gifts, flying in airplanes, fishing, my husbands smile, my tattoo, praying. 

Now, those being said, this is not a list of the only things I love, just my 100 favorite. 

Disclaimer: This list is subject to change based on the day, hour, temperature outdoors or my mood at the time. 

Love to ya'll,

Adios Muchachas,

Mel