Day 222- I Heart Paid Days Off

another day to get stuff done that i didnt get done (again) yesterday. worked out at 6am this morning for a 1/2 hr on the treadmill. it is starting to get easier. it was painful to begin with because of my hips being out of wack.

came home and was trying not to go back to bed, but it was so warm and inviting.... so i did. ugh.

have some running around later and going to see Sherlock Holmes with my huny.

Kelly

Day 221- The Day Aftermath

well.... didn't get as much done yesterday as i had hoped, but i still have today and tomorrw.

feeling the weight gain from the last week or so. it is only 8 lbs, but i can feel it in my clothes and can see it in my face. i know that it is also a lot of water gain from the salty foods..... doesnt make me feel any better though. trying not to guilt eat like i use to in the past. it is hard!!! so many left overs. and right now my weakness it chez wiz. it stares at me everytime i open the fridge. ugh.

i will say that i am doing a MILLION times better that i did last year at this time. i think i went up 10 lbs this time last year. planning on hitting the gym early in the AM tomorrow and get back on track in time for new years eve :)

Kelly

Day 220- Christmas Day

Today was very laxed. slept until 9-ish, watched tv, cleaned and ate some left-overs.

the neighbors came over and brought me about 300 cassettes..... the majority of them are very useable too!!! among the bounty- star wars books on tape and George Tekai book on tape (x2) . that one i might take to comicon to get them signed!!!! YAY!

Kelly

Day 219- Christmas Eve

Today is our Christmas since th boys are spoending christmas with their mom.
everything went as planned. dinner was great.... i mase salt free versions of stuffing and mashed potatoes and has 1 normal scoop of everything, which was enough for me. didn't have dessert, instead had a couple peices of chocolate from my stocking.

for christmas i got  badge/ button maker that i have been wanting for sometime now for my business.
 my huny a union suit (long johns with a butt flap) an aluminum wallet and funny t-shirts like i do every year.
Cade got a Red Ryder BB Gun, BB's, targets, The Movie  A Christmas Story and a funny t-shirt (from me, of course)
Zac got chains for his truck, a pizza hut gift card, and a fuunt t-shirt (from me.... hehehhe)
and ron's dad got his usual hickory farms meat & cheese set.... he takes it with him when he hunts.

It was nice to have it snowing while we had our festivities. we took the guys back about 8 and dropped them off with their moms family and headed home. it was very icy out, but we made it home ok. was a bit sad that night because it was all over.....but i look forward to sleeping in on christmas :)

Kelly

Day 218- Recipe Friday: Mulled Spiced Cider

This one will be good for this weekends festivities and will make the house smell delicious!!!

• 4 pouches Alpine® Original Sugar Free Spiced Apple Cider Mix
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 3 whole cloves
• 3-4 cinnamon sticks
• Orange slices

Directions-

In medium saucepan (or slow cooker), mix together and heat Alpine® Original Spiced Apple Cider Mix, water, pineapple juice and cloves. To serve, place an orange slice and cinnamon stick in each mug and fill with hot cider.

Makes 4 servings.

Kelly

Day 216 & 217- Bad things Happen in 3's

It seems to ring true, at least for me it did this time.

a family friend died over the weekend
i was sick on monday
and on tuesday..... emergency run to the dentist for the start of a root canal, which will be finished next week.

my left back molar became very cold sensitive all the sudden, took some ibprofin and it was ok. but around 2pm-ish on tuesday my jaw started to hurt and that is when i knew i was in trouble. so i called my dentist and they got me in right away. they started the proces, and i am on antibiotics for a possible infection. then i will go back on wednesday evening to get the rest of the work done before the end of the year.

Kelly

Days 209-215: Busiest week to Date!!!

WOW!!!! i was so busy that i wrote blogs when i had a moment for the weeke before, but wasn't able to post them!

Finally posted those, but now i need to post for last week since that was never done..... ugh. so here is another group blog.

• work (9 hr days)
• practice for 2 shows on the weekend (Drag Idol Finals & Christmas Variety Show)
• Burlesque meeting- talk about the next big show in February
• More practice for Variety show
• 3 friends B-day parties (thankfully all in one) german sparkle party theme
• husbands work christmas party
• Make a couple purses
• put together outfits for 3 acts
• memorize words for 3 songs and blocking
• 2 acts on friday (came in 2nd in Drag Idol)
• 1 act on Saturday
• take Step-son and husband downtown for christmasy stuff
• neighbors christmas party
• take step-son home
• grocery shopping
• christmas shopping

Hoping to be able to do the blog everyday this week.... so we will see. all in all i maintained this last week, which was nice not to have to worry about gaining. i like that! i did have a couple bites of chocolate and a mini cupcake this last week, and thankfully it did not effect me, but i stayed on track other than that and drank most of my water :)

Kelly

Day 208- Typical Monday

Going back to work after a busy weekend sucks!!!! i don't feel like i had a weekend at all, and i definatly don't feel like i got anything done.

i did ok on eating over the weekend... remembering to eat has been difficult when i am really busy. it would be so easy to stop and get something to eat, but i know i will feel like crap after i do.

hopeing the day gets better..... so far super busy. typical monday. :(

Kelly

Day 207- Looking Good... and Feeling Good!

Last nite was craziness. lots of dancing, singing, running around back and forth between clubs (club side & lounge side), a lil bit of nerves because i have not sang live with out a karaoke screen in front of me for saftey sake, but i did good. the microphone sucked and the speakers were in front of me so i could not hear myself as well. a good mic you sing over it not into it. this one i had to sing into the top of it... lips almost pressed to the mesh to get the sound i wanted.

the dress i wore was amazing. everyone was saying how good i looked.... and i looked HOT!

i drank a lot of hot water that nite to prepaer my voice.... it was feeling a lil flegmy and raw since we have the bad air hovering over us (air stagnation for almost a week)



Soooooo i thought i would post a pic of how amazing i looked last nite. got tons of complements and lots of  "Giiiirl.... you look gooood!"

LOVE IT!!!

Kelly

Day 206- Another Busy Saturday

Lots to do today!!! 

Going to see White Christmas at the Bing Crosby Theater here in Spokane (where Bing grew up, just down the street from Gonzaga University). the movie ins its full length is much longer than the version that is played on TV about this time of year. haven't seen the full length version on the big sceen yet.... so this should be exciting. I am sure i will cry becuse movies like that remind me of my grandparents and the simpler times.

after that it is off to my friend ronnie's boutique (Glamarita) for a lil sale shopping...... gotta support frinds, especially firends with local businesses!

then tonight is Round 2 of Drag Idol. i am in the Top 2!!! i will be singing live tonight... the song- All around the World by Lisa Stansfeild. I know the song by heart.... which is very good so i can focus more on my movements on and around the stage. just slightly nervous about it. If i win next week i will be in the New years Eve Show, and in the show every friday for the month of January (all paid gigs) :) 

Kelly

Day 205- Recipe Friday: Chili with Hamburger

Here is what you do:

Chop 3 whole onions, 1 bell pepper, and 2 cloves of garlic.

Saute the green pepper and onions in a deep skillet for 3 minutes.

Add the garlic cloves and stir with a wooden utensil for a moment to prevent burning.

Add a pound of ground meat,

1 to 2 tsp of ground mild red chile

1 tsp each of ground cumin and oregano.

Break up the meat with a fork or spatula to prevent lumps 

Add in four cups of diced tomatoes and one tbsp of vinegar.

Add a half a tsp. each of pepper and chile caribe

Let skillet simmer with a bay leaf on low heat for 1 hour.

Kelly

Day 204- Thrift Store Score!!!

I so scored last nite!!! i got 6 dresses for $40 via 2 local thrift stores!!!

all of them very pin-up, 1 of them a greenish evening gown that i am going to wear this weekend for round 2 of Drag Idol where i will be singing live!!!

shopping at thrift stores has become so much easier! so much more selection at the thrift stores when one is a smaller size..... and good quality too! one og the dresses i got has never been worn. it is black, below knee length and embroidered roses with color verigated thread and beading.

i tried them all on and they fit!!!! Yay!!!

 

Kelly

Day 203- I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

It has been almost a month since it has snowed here and i am getting a bit bummed. I love the Snow!!!! i even don't mind driving in it. it makes the month of decmber seem so much more christmasy when it snows..... like it does in the movies. the decorations look better, christmas lights look better, everything looks more christmasy!!!

Kelly

Day 202- AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!

my mind is going a mile o' minute right now. i really need to get a planner set up in my phone for all the things i need to do and when i need to do them.

i have 4 purses to make by Thursday, 4 bracelets and as many more that i can do by Friday, performance on Saturday nite, possibly 2 performances to prepare for next weekend, meeting tomorrow...... plus working my regular job, training sessions, eating, sleeping, etc.

it doesn't sound like a lot.... but it is in the small amount of time i have to do some of these things. i need to be more organized, and i dunno how to get back to being that way. trial and error i guess.

Kelly

Days193 to 201- Busiest, Most Stressful Week EVER!!!!

I try my hardest to get each and everyday blog posted, even if it is a few days late. this last week i was very unsuccessful!!!!

i had a million & one things going on and the blog was last on my list to do.

• work- as usual
• work outs- as usual
• art work needing to be finished for a show- got it done and it looks fab!!!
• getting purses and other items taged, priced and finished for gallery/boutique opening- got those done as well.... tagging and pricing took longer than expected
• last minute performance to prepare for- found out tuesday about show on friday.... a competition! i am now top 2 into this saturdays next leg of the competition.
• and unexpected  happenings at work- friend of mine at work in my dept quit :( i don't blame her though, i would have too if i were in her shoes. and a massive amount of unexpected calls generated by 2 new Doctors coming to our practice :(
  
  

It doesn't look like the craziness is gonna slow down anytime soon. i plan on blogging on my lunch break from now on since i can't seem to get it done when i am at home.

even though i have had stress i have stayed on my eating plan 95% of the time..... not bad. have lost weight since Thanksgiving (5 of the 7 i gained) and i am working on doing more cardio, but since my hours have change it has been a lil difficult adjusting.

just keep truckin.... that is what i am doing. I plan on maintaining thru this time of year. if i can do that i will call it a successful holiday!!!

 Kelly