Wordless Wednesday: Birthday Edition

First off, thank you to every one for all the texts, tweets, comments, messages and Happy Birthday emails! I always take birthdays very seriously and think they should be incredibly special for each person. So your wishes mean the world to me! Now since its wednesday i figured i would recap my birthday, wordless (or as wordless as possible)!

 

Pre-Birthday Party:

   

        

    Bye bye, balloon! =(

-----------------------

Actual day of Birth:

  

 

Unfortunately i didnt get to go out dancing on my actual birthday like i had planned, thanks tummy for not feeling well! But my day was wonderful. Filled with balloons, coffee, the most amazing pedicure (hello foot massage), manicure, shopping, going to mass, and lots of family time!

 

*What did you do for your birthday? Do you get super excited like me over celebrating things?*

Oh So Golden

Its my Birthday! 24 on the 24th =)

Be back tomorrow with a birthday recap. Merry Christmas everyone!

Knock Knock.. anyone home??

Holy blogger break! Sorry for the absence. Life, work, and holiday hecticness has consumed me the past few days. Its my goal to find a more consistent blogging schedule from now on and for the new year.

The lovely Emily and Emily nominated me a while back for the Versatile Blogger Award, so to fulfill that i shall tell you 7 random things about myself you probably could care less about.

 

1- I am EXTREMELY fire-phobic. I enjoy sitting around a fire, just dont get it near me! I actually lit a candle yesterday with a match for the first time and texted my mom about my victory. Usually i get the match going and get scared right away and blow it out!

 

2- My birthday is in 4 days! Yep. I was born on Christmas Eve. I was due the end of march but my mom sneezed and her water broke. Apparently i wanted to be here for Christmas.

 

3- I am 100% set in my ways about being pure until marriage. My dad is also quite fond of that decision and tells everyone he introduces me to. It used to make me blush and want to kick him, now im just proud.

 

4- People call me a vampire. My friend Erik actually didnt believe i could be in the sun for a while. I blame it on working nights. I also never sleep. Im more of a ‘nap’ person. The fact that i look like white out doesnt help. Someone actually called me a ‘Cullen’ the other day. Not sure if that was a compliment or insult?

This tan took 6 months, 47 bottles of bronzer and way too many hours in a tanning bed. 

 

5- I get premonitions. I know that sounds kooky, but its true. Ive always gotten weird feelings, strange dreams, or just a thought that something will happen, and then it does. I cant explain it.

 

6- I have a fascination with llamas. I think their the sexiest animals ever. And now i just lost all my readers haha.

Oh my heck! Just look at those faces!!!

 

7- I was a counselor for diversity and equality camps in high school. I did over 20 camps and absolutely loved it. Seeing unity and people letting go of hate and prejudice is such an amazing thing.

 

**And now im supposed to tag people, but im going to leave it open for anyone! And if you dont have a blog just leave a comment telling me some things about you!**

Work it out

Hollahhhh! That was my best attempt at a ghetto-riffic greeting. I think i failed. Its ok though. I secretly think im Beyonce or Eminem sometimes. Its all about attitude people! Or at least fake it till you make it ;)

Anywho.. I’ve gotten a few emails about people asking me to post my workout routine.

I had to pause for a moment before laughing. Im pretty sure my gym card has dust on it, and the closest ive gotten to excessive physical activity is doing laps around the mall, walking up the escalator (im a bad ass) and parking in the spot FARTHEST away from where ever im going. Its the little things people..

 

Now.. i used to be a pretty avid elliptical-er. And then my ipod broke, i got lazy, and got tired of getting hit on at the gym. Does that bother anyone else??! Like.. im sweaty, i have on no makeup, my hair looks like Pebbles from the Flintstones, and im trying to focus. This is not the time to engage in conversation and “flirt”.  #GoAwayPlease

So i moved the elliptical in my house to the living room. Genius right?! Tivo, a fan, no annoying smelly people… except then my mom came home. And was not amused. Apparently a big black machine does not go with the carefully designed living room she has created. #Fail

Then! I got a mini trampoline. Even better. I can roll it into the living room, and roll it out when im done.. except people think its weird to spend hours bouncing back and forth while watching Lifetime movies and episodes of Ellen. #ICantWin

So Finally! i got a membership at a dance fitness studio. Loved it. I had the unlimited membership so i could go and take as many classes in a row as i wanted. Yoga Booty Ballet, Zumba, Bollywood, Boot Camp. Super fun. And I've danced my entire life so it was a win win. Except there were two problems that arose...

1- i never really felt like i got in a real workout. I could spend 6 hours there taking classes but then felt like i needed to go to the gym after.

2- Once i started working full time, i always work nights and early mornings. The only time i had to actually take classes was like 3am-6am or 7pm-9pm. Both time slots the studio is either closed, or only has one class i could take. #Womp

 

I know a lot of people would say i could do videos or what not, but those bore me. And my living room is not that big. Plus i have room mates who already think im weird (Please reference the mini trampoline).

 

So to answer your question. I really dont “exercise”. I walk a lot, ride my bike, take the long route around target, work my legs by swinging at the park (no im not joking, its one of my favorite places to be) And i go out dancing.

 

-Nature walks (who am i kidding, i live in the city.. this was a one time thing).

 

-My sweet bike (im pretty sure its around here some where…)

 

But in all seriousness, my main form of working it out. Is Dancing.

**Note the amazing editing skills on this picture.. and then i learned to always wear leggings. ;)

 

 

Is it just me or does everyone make weird faces while dancing? I blame the photographer for catching me off guard…. ;)

 

 Its what i grew up doing =)

 

*And as much as i didnt want to add this picture due to embarrassment.. i had to. Look at my face! Contrary to popular belief i am not in pain. Im actually quite enjoying myself. I think i was just dizzy from our triple spin..

 

**How do YOU work it out?**

Thankful Thursday

Despite feeling like death.. i have a lot to be thankful for.

 

*Family that sticks together through everything that life throws at us.

 

*Friends who are there to make me smile when i least expect it.

 

*Job that allows me to take care of very special kids.

 

 

*Animals that can drive you nuts, and make you laugh at the same time.

 

 

*The people over at At Large Nutrition for supporting my quest at becoming a body builder** and making protein powder that tastes like a brownie.

  Those ‘guns’ dont just come naturally ;) **Please note the sarcasm.

 Clearly i win..

 

 

*Gnu bars for being the greatest tasting bar on the planet. Bonus points for having almost 50% of your daily fiber needs! Seriously.. these are AMAZING.

 

 

 

*My mom for always being my rock. And never letting the odds go against her.

 

 

 

*My Dad for always giving me foot massages, holding my purse, and getting pedicures with me. And never complaining about it!

 

*And for my Heavenly Father for blessing me with more then i could ever deserve.

 

**What are YOU thankful for today?**

**Ahem**

So lately ive been doing a lot of contemplating.. lots of thinking. I started this blog as a fun way to share vegan recipes, chronicle daily life and work, review clean, healthy food and just have a nice hobby. For some reason i have been getting a lot of nasty comments and emails.

The Lord has really placed this on my heart, and ive been praying about it for some time. I started this blog for me. I do not support un healthy habits, in fact, i promote just the opposite. So here it is bluntly.. If you DO NOT like my blog. Click that lovely little red ‘x’ in the top right corner of your screen and move on. God Bless!

Moving On!

I have been feeling insanely crummy lately. At first i thought it was just a cold, but now i get out of breath and cough up a storm just walking across the room. No bueno. So lots of this has been happening.

Sleeping.

 And breathing treatments.

But before the plague hit, something wonderful happened.

I FINALLY! Got the Justin Bieber Christmas CD. Doesn't get much better then that! And as per Erin's request, i shall review it for you!

I some what feel bias because anything Justin does i automatically like.. and then add Christmas music and you cant really go wrong, ya know what i mean? Its a good CD. I like all the guest singers in it. Could have had a few more songs though.

I promise to get back to regular blogging very soon. I have so many reviews to do its not even funny, some nifty giveaways, and some stories to tell ya’ll. Haters aside, i will not stop doing something i enjoy because someone else has a nasty opinion of me. Instead i will continue my personal motto of “Kill ‘em with Kindness” and “Ill pray for You” =)

 

**Anyone else feeling under the weather? How has your week been so far?**