The push-up / sit-up Experiment

I was told once by an instructor that if you just add 20 situps and 20 pushups each day, you will see a big difference in muscle tone. So, being somewhat of an over achiever... I have decided to add 100 situps and 50 pushups each day. We'll see how that comes out.. maybe in 30 days, I'll post some photos? Or, maybe, I'll just report the results via TEXT!

It's a Shoe Thing

When it comes to shoes, some people may think that I have a bit of a problem. I mean, it usually is among the top 3 things I checkout when I meet someone new... eyes, smile, shoes. In that order. In fact, when I took my daughter to see Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift, I was delighted when I realized I could zoom my camera in and get a shot of these AMAZING peep-toe, platform, sparkly numbers on the bottom of Kellie's skinny jeans! Now, I liked the concert, they were both amazing. But those shoes.....!!!!

Maybe it's not so BAD after all?

As a mother, I find myself wanting to protect my children from what might be considered "pop culture". I know people who don't allow their children to watch television at all, I also know families who send their children to schools that don't allow "character" clothing like spiderman, and such.

However, I have been thinking about the passing of two Pop Culture Icons, Farrah and Michael. As I watch the countless people around the world express their sadness at the loss of these two "characters".. I can't help but wonder... what's so bad about it. I mean, I feel more connected now as I share in the memories of these two personas in my own life with others around me. It feels uniting. I am glad I knew their music/shows. I am glad i have a memory of it.

In the distant future, (I will make it sound like it is light years away) my own children will witness the loss of an image responsible for a memory that I didn't deprive them from creating. (if my children should ever read this post, please allow me to state that none of this applies to the mindless, crude yellow square guy in the pineapple)

The Thriller is Gone....The Angel is in Heaven... and a Duo Reunited.

They say it happens in 3's. First it was Johnny's sidekick, Ed and then today, we knew the end was near for our fair-haired Farrah and we were stunned when Michael Jackson came to his end, just when he was working toward a new beginning. These are the times when we feel our own age. When our idols begin to fall, we know that we are now getting closer to the edge.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Thinking of heading out for a massage or maybe a facial today! It's always funny that by the time my birthday comes, I'm exhausted from Shelby's! hahahaha! The best birthday I had was when I brought my baby girl home from the hospital! Second best? The party that my boss at the time threw for me at a local hangout! They had a band and I had about 10 too many margaritas! Fun times.

Don't Drink the Water... Booze?

I was sad to hear that there were people who became ill (or even died?) after drinking contaminated alcohol in BALI! Guess I'll have to drink the water? or BYOB? Will they let us bring that on the plane under these circumstances?

Time to Sign Up!

It's time to get the paperwork rolling for the adventure to Bali! Here I go! I think I can...I think I can! It still seems a long way away...but i know it is going to sneak up on me fast! Oh the lists I have to start making!