Tuesday, January 29, 2008

After 8 days of gloom......






Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost always makes me high

If I had a day that I could give you
I'd give to you a day just like today
If I had a song that I could sing for you
I'd sing a song to make you feel this way

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost always makes me high

If I had a tale that I could tell you
I'd tell a tale sure to make you smile
If I had a wish that I could wish for you
I'd make a wish for sunshine all the while

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost always makes me high
Sunshine almost all the time makes me high
Sunshine almost always

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Voting


I have my absentee ballot sitting here next to me (always vote absentee) but not sure who to vote for yet.........
I look at it this way......if Clinton, Obama, Edwards or McCain win I will be happy.
Note I added McCain. I don't agree with all of his decisions and choices but
having lived through the VietNam War and remembering what it was like, I trust him
to lead our country if he should win. At 71 he has "lived" so much and survived!

BUT............. I would be very happy if Clinton, Obama or Edwards won as well. It's time for
MAJOR changes.
Actually, in local races, I am voting all the incumbents OUT.......dem or repub. I just am
ever so tired and want our statesmen and women to "put our country first" and not their coffers.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

In mourning...........



We'll be back though!

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Go Bolts!


You are always winners in my eyes.
You don't cheat!
Go SuperChargers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

RIP-Mom!


It's been 8 years and gets harder and harder each year, not easier and easier.

Friday, January 11, 2008

Our Polar Bear Cutie!


Lilybear.....

The War-some thoughts

"Victory can only be achieved when people who cherish freedom are willing to stand up and fight for it, and that means all of us - Christian, Jew, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jainist, animist, wiccan, agnostic, and atheist." Debbye Stratigacos

I found this quote very thought provoking, and then I thought......but not all of these people are standing up either. *sigh*
Freedom is NEVER free.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

He did it!


So proud of you, Matt! So very proud!
B.S. Computer Sciences
San Diego State University!
Go Aztecs! Go Matt!

My Girls

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Weight loss success 12 step plan

12 Secrets to Weight Loss Success
From Jonathan Roche
1/1/08

Please remember these important keys to success as you move forward on
your wellness journey:
- Take Baby Steps
- Avoid Making Excuses
- STAY POSITIVE
- Be Proud of Yourself when you are done exercising
- HAVE FUN!

1) Always Eat Breakfast - and try to have it within 1 hour of waking
up. This will help keep your metabolism buzzing.

2) NEVER Skip Meals - this causes your metabolism to slow down and
sends the signal to your body to store your next meal as fat in order
to avoid starving.

3) Drink 64 Ounces of Water Per Day and one additional ounce per
minute of workout time - you should be going to the bathroom at least
once per hour.

4) Eat Something Every 2 Hours - so make sure to have healthy snacks
mid-morning and mid-afternoon. This again helps keep your metabolism
buzzing.

5) Do Interval Workouts 2 or 3 days per week intervals help you BURN
30% MORE CALORIES PER WORKOUT and can help leave your metabolism
elevated for up to 12 hours after each workout. You can access a FREE
sample workout by going to:
www.momentumfs.com/flylady

6) Do the 6-minute No Excuses Workout 2 or 3 days per week you can
do this quick and highly effective strength training workout right in
your living room and no equipment is required. You can access the
FREE sample workout by going to:
www.momentumfs.com/flylady

7) Concentrate on Your Health as opposed to losing weight. And if you
have kids, concentrate on your kids and how you losing weight will
help improve the energy you bring to your relationship with them.

8) Hold Yourself Accountable and Don't Make Excuses. We are all
extremely busy, but you can fit movement into your schedule. You owe
it to yourself to have some personal time at least 3 times per week.

9) When you exercise, Be Proud of Yourself and know how much that it
positively effects your energy, health and life

10) Stay Positive. Life is too short to be beat yourself up over
weight that you have gained. Stay positive and it will help all areas
of your life.

11) Have Fun. If your workouts are not fun, than you are not going to
keep doing them. So if you dread going to a gym, than don't go.
Instead go for a walk, play with your kids in the yard, etc. If you
can turn the dreaded exercise word into a fun activity, than your
chances of being successful go up dramatically.

12) Throw the Rear View Mirror Out the Window. Concentrate on today
and tomorrow. You can't change the past and beating yourself up over
weight you gained, etc. is only going to drag you down and move you in
the wrong direction. Today is a new day so take advantage of it.

Saturday, January 5, 2008

Driving to the Desert

Dad's surgery went ever so well. He has been with us since NY Day and he is now ready to convalesce at his home so we will drive him there this afternoon.

Rain, rain and more rain here. Supposed to be like that all weekend. I love the rain but hate to be driving in it!
Californians are crazy when driving in the rain.........they DON'T slow down. *sigh*

Friday, January 4, 2008

It's a new year!

Resolutions, resolutions.
The same usual resolutions.........
Heading to the desert tomorrow.
Happy New Year!