Zootunes

Tonight Adam and I are going to Zootunes to see Robert Earl Keen (pictured above). I am so excited. Adam introduced me to him a month or so ago and I love his music. I am also looking forward to hanging out in Seattle and spending time with Adam away from home. We always have the best time. The only hard part will be sticking to my points! BUT, I will do it.

The blind leading the blind

I saw this picture today and I thought it spoke to so many things. Life, Americans, ignorance, faith, leadership, and the list goes on and on. I think it was supposed to be funny.

This picture made me think about when I started questioning "what they tell me". I would say I started after high school, but I think my parents would say puberty! I do know that once I started questioning, I never wanted to stop. This tendency might explain my curiosity and need to learn.

I am opinionated and I usually not afraid to tell people how I feel. This is both a good and a bad quality. I never intend to hurt some one's feelings, but sometimes I do without knowing. One thing I don't think a lot of people know about me is that even though I am opinionated, I love hearing other sides of the argument. I like listening to my brother Bill talk about politics because even though it is completely conservative, his views are backed by fact and history. I also learn things and even though I may never agree with him, I like talking with him because he is so passionate and eager to hear what I have to say too. As long as there is civil discourse, then I am always looking forward to a great conversation.

Girls weekend photos, just a "Plain" weekend

The Girls
River front property Chelsea and I

Weight Watchers, day one

I am a big fat loser (i.e. I am going to lose a lot of fat). I started my new way of life today and it is going pretty well so far. Weight Watchers is pretty cool and the philosophy fits nicely into my life. I went to my first meeting this morning and felt really welcome. I am going to go every Sunday morning.

Today was a great day. This morning after my meeting Adam and I had breakfast and coffee while watching "The Soup", which is a really funny show that recaps the week of celebrity stupidity. Then Adam and I went to the gym together and had a great workout. Tonight I am making a great dinner that we will enjoy together. Today is the first day we have had alone together in a while, and I really enjoyed the day.

Tomorrow starts another fun filled week of work...

I hope you all had excellent weekends.

Hey, I know how to count

I have decided to join weight watchers tomorrow. I am really excited about it too. I am really hoping to lose 30-40 pounds. If I lose that I will be back to where I was before I quit smoking. I think I switched addictions, it went from tobacco to food and it happened really quickly. Although I have stayed active for the last three years, it has not seemed to help me lose weight. I love exercising and being active, but I have now realized it has to extend passed this. I have lost weight before and I know that I can do it again.
Another great thing about it is that my coworker, who I love, Suzanne is also in weight watchers and she is going to be a great supporter. I also have Adam, who is a great help and willing to do whatever to be supportive.
I have always wanted to be a runner and I am going to make a goal to become one by the time I am 30, in order to do that I have to lose weight. I made a goal to quit smoking before I was 28, and I did it. I achieved that goal because of several things; first, I set a date, then I told everyone I knew what my goal was, and finally I had support. I have done all these things now for my weight loss goal. To me the most important step in that process is telling everyone what your goal is and how it will be achieved. I hate to disappoint and once I put my mind to something, it is a done deal. The question is: How many points is that slice of cheese?

If your going to San Francisco....

(Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair), I never knew who that song was by until now. I thought it was the Byrds or something but it is Scott McKenzie. Adam is in San Francisco for a couple days and I am wishing I was with him. I love it there. It is such a great city and I have such great memories of being there with Adam. It is hard to believe that this summer is the 40th anniversary of the "Summer of Love". Enjoy your week Honey!

The Cheese

One of the constants in my life since I was 12 years old has been my Chels. We have shared a lot together over the last 17 years. Some good, some not so good, but that is what brings you closer. "Chelsea is such a sweetheart", is what my Dad always says and it is true. She is kind and generous and loyal. Here is a piture of us this last weekend up in Plain, WA (more pictures to follow).

One of the greatest things was when Chelsea flew to Arizona and surprised me on my 28th birthday. Adam told me there was a surprise for my birthday. I had no idea what it was. Adam went on a bike ride that Saturday and while I was working out I thought, wouldn't it be great if Chelsea was my birthday surprise. I went to Adam's house and took a shower and by the time I got out and ready for the day, she was there. It was so cool. Thank you for great memories like that Chels. I am thinking of you today and all that you have been through.