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WWE Wrestlemania 2013

WWE • Apr 7, 2013

Another WWE year has gone by and WRESTLEMANIA 2013 is upon us. As a long time WWE fan I have to be honest. I remember in the past the time from THE ROYAL RUMBLE to WRESTLEMANIA was always crazy. Story lines played throughout the year come into play in those few months and end at the big pay-per-view. Now, in the last few years, it seems as if they just randomly put some matches together. Where has THE ROCK been since last year’s WRESTLEMANIA. I know that he’s done stuff, he’s odviously the champion, but nothing has happened between him and John Cena since last years show.

I honestly just don’t get it. If these people want to headline Wrestlemania shouldn’t they wrestle all year?

Even after that mini-rant i’m still excited for the big show. TRIPLE H has been and always will be my favorite wrestler. I’m excited to see his match with Brock Lesnar but again, i’m still a bit bummed by the fact that there was really nothing leading up to this match. Did Triple H even wrestle at all since last year’s Wrestlemania? Oh well. I’m a big Stephanie McMahon too so i’m hoping that she will grace us with her presence!

I found The Undertaker Vs. CM Punk match to be interesting. It’s sad that Paul Bearer passed but the story line, in a creepy WWE sort of way, is interesting. It was a classic WWE way to create the rivalry. I loved it. Should be an interesting match. I hope that CM PUNK isn’t the one to break THE UNDERTAKERS record. It would just be weird. I’m just not a big CM PUNK FAN.

Are there any other matches on the roster??!! Just kidding. lol. There are plenty of more great matches on the roster but the top two are really the only two that i’m interested in. I’ve seen so many great matches over the years and Wrestlemania NEVER fails to disappoint. My favorite match of all time the MACMAHON IN EVERY CORNER match at WRESTLEMANIA 2000!  Tonight will be a great night!

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Weight Watchers – A Journey

Health , Personal , Weight Watchers • Mar 22, 2013

252267_10151180755280958_1378249406_nWeight loss has been a struggle for me my entire life. I remember deciding that I wanted to do my first diet on summer break between my Sophomore and Junior year of high school. I remember for the first time in my life thinking that I was FAT. The diet was nothing special. I don’t remember the amount of I lost but I remember the feeling after that first journey.

7 years ago, at age 19, I was again faced with the same issues I dealt with in high school. Alone, working retail in a mall, going to school full time, I let myself get to a record high of 325 POUNDS. No, i’m not kidding. 325 pounds was, and still thankfully is, my max weight. Wearing an XL DRESS SHIRT with buttons about to burst I knew that it was again time to make a huge change and I had to do it fast.

One of the ladies that I worked with had this great idea to try WEIGHT WATCHERS. She said that we could buy the books to do the program offline and read about how to do the program online as well. As crazy as it sounds that is exactly what we did.

I feel that the program is pretty straight forward. You are allotted a specific amount of ‘points’ per day based on you sex, age, activity level, and current weight. The goal is to eat within those specific points each day and the end result is that you lose weight. Well.. it works!

I’ve tried NutriSystem, The South Beach Diet, Slim Fast, The Master Cleanse, and many other random diets (just google diets and the crap that appears will blow your mind). This was the first diet where I could eat whatever I wanted and not have to feel any guilt. If I wanted to go out and get a quadruple cheeseburger I could. I learned that there were consequences to what I was eating though. If I ate that burger than there was nothing else that I was going to be able to eat that day.

7 Years ago I went from 325 pounds down to 225 pounds. It all took less than a year to do it as well. I have spent the last few years (and attempted a few of those crazy fad diets as well) fluctuating between 200 and 225. I was a big fan of NutriSystem but the cost was way to expensive. I used Slim Fast to get down to around 180. I still struggled back and forth with different diets.

When February began I had another co-worker who had the bright idea to do Weight Watchers and wanted someone to do it with. I stepped up at around 175 pounds and decided it was time, once and for all, to finish my weight loss journey and get exactly where I need to be.

Now, almost 2 months into the program, I am down another 15 pounds and am around 160. The sad part about this journey, and also the most shocking to me, is that my co-worker has fallen off of the band wagon and i’m still going strong! We head to VEGAS next week so i’m hoping that I can stay on the diet with no issues.

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Invisalign – Set 01

Personal , Reviews • Jan 22, 2013

Tomorrow I put in my second set of INVISALIGN BRACES. I have to admit that the first few days were rough. The pain honestly wasn’t all that bud but the fact that my mouth seemed to be in continuous turmoil was the issue. I felt the constant need to want to pull out the braces and relive that pressure that was being applied to my teeth.

By day three all of the irritation seemed to be gone. The only thing at this point that i find to be annoying is the amount of work and discomfort required to remove the braces and the amount of time I feel like i’ve spent cleaning them over the past few weeks. I initially had the idea that the Invisalign would be ideal because they can be moved in and out of my mouth at will. But, it’s a giant pain in the butt! The bright side of everything is that I don’t have to worry about ungodly amounts of mindless snacking.

Overall the experience has been nothing like what I thought it was going to be (please note above). I would never go back and change my mind. I would consider the option of standard braces a little more than though. I know that the pain is worse, the scarring is a bit more permanent, and your food options at time can be limited but at least you never have to take the darn things out!

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Welcome 2013

Holidays , Personal , Random • Jan 1, 2013

2013

Well, another new year is upon us. Another chance for each of us to plan out our new years resolutions and attempt to correct all of our mistakes from 2012. I spend each New Year’s Eve trying to figure out a list of my new years resolutions. This year I decided that I was not going to do this BUT it just wouldn’t be a new year without my resolutions!

RESOLUTION #1 – ORGANIZATION. I have committed myself to utilizing a 2013 Moleskin planner that I purchased from Barnes & Noble. Tracking my work schedule, tracking my bills, tracking fanlistings/blogs, and overall just tracking everything in my life will (hopefully) insure my organization.

Organization has always been tough for me. No real reason why. I’m a bit of a procrastinator. I put things off, I end up losing things, and overall get my dates mixed up. The only time I get a fanlisting on the overdue troubles list is simply because I didn’t document somewhere when it was due. I have found that when I use a planner that things get done and they get done on time!

RESOLUTION #2 – GAIN CONTROL OF FINANCES. I plan to do this by setting a budget and really sticking to this budget. I overspend continuously and spend money that is not necessary.

I can’t even begin to tell you how many half used bottles of foundation I currently have in my bathroom, its crazy! I do believe that I work hard for my money and can enjoy the simple luxuries of spending money on myself. I still plan to do this but in a more cautious manner. So much of my money is wasted on food and eating out when we could easily utilize coupons and grocery store specials to make great meals.

RESOLUTION #3 – GAIN HTML/PHOTOSHOP/WORDPRESS KNOWLEDGE. Learn how to create some of my own wordpress themes. I have friends that make beautifully stunning layouts and there really is no reason why I can’t do the same. This would go hand-in-hand with finances as well.

Nothing is wrong with paying for a beautiful layout. You shall notice the beautiful new layout I am currently using from CRAZY CORDY DESIGNS. But I really need to limit myself and only purchase when necessary. When I buy these layouts it’s important that I use them for a more extended period of time as well.

I truly can think of many more resolutions but I’ve been guilty in the past of having TOO MANY and then not sticking to any of them. If I set 3 and they all go hand-in-hand 2013 really will be a success.

2012 was truly a year of mixed emotions. I lost the most important women in my life towards the beginning. I gained a promotion that i’ve been waiting (and busting my butt) 3 years for. I revamped God Give Me Truth, Obsession, and A Public Affair. My relationship hit a low point and then yet another peak. I crawled out of debt. I bought my DREAM CAR. I saw a handful of amazing concerts and shows as well as an amazing live WWE RAW SUPERSHOW.

I look back on the year and have some of the greatest memories and some of the worst memories. I’m moving forward into 2013 with high hopes, great resolutions, and much to look forward to. New years blogs are some of my favorites to read so please let me know about your resolutions!

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2012 Survey

Holidays , Personal • Dec 31, 2012

I was perusing some blogs and reading about everybody’s 2012 when I saw this great survey. RACHEL of Rachel.Nu completed this survey and requested that everybody do so. So.. why not??!! I hope that everybody else takes the time to do this survey as well. Feel free to link your blog in the comments. Thanks for the great survey idea Rachel!

  1. What did you do in 2012 that you’d never done before?
    I got to visit GERMANY in October. Although I have to be honest and say that it wasn’t the best vacation ever, it was truly a great unforgettable experience that I love reliving through photos.
  2. Did you meet any of your important goals this year? What are your goals for next year?
    Well, honestly, no. I lost a bit more weight and got below my goal but other than that no. 🙁
  3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
    No.
  4. Did anyone close to you die?
    Yes. My grandmother (and best friend) passed away in 2012.
  5. What countries did you visit?
    Germany!
  6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
    I’m going to agree with Rachel’s answer. I want to look better and feel better about how I look.
  7. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
    Besides my grandmothers passing, June! I got a promotion that i’ve been working years for.
  8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
    My promotion to MANAGEMENT mid year was one of worked very hard for. I also bought my dream card. A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE.
  9. What was your biggest failure?
    Procrastination and disorganization .
  10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
    5 sinus infections.
  11. What was the best thing you bought?
    My Jeep!
  12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
    None, people never fail to let you down.
  13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
    Those I shall not mention.
  14. Where did most of your money go?
    Hmm.. bills, gas, and Sephora! haha
  15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
    Going to a WWE show and the CARRIE UNDERWOOD concert!
  16. What song will always remind you of 2012?
    Call Me Maybe, this song drives me nuts! haha
  17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
    a) happier or sadder? Happier
    b) thinner or fatter? Thinner
    c) richer or poorer? Richer (yay!)
  18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
    Making money and working out.
  19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
    Eating unhealthy and spending money
  20. How will you be spending Christmas?
    I spend every christmas with my partner, my mom, my moms sister, my moms brother-in-lawn, my moms mom, and my two cousins.
  21. Did you fall in love in 2012?
    Wordpress. I also re-fell-in-love with Fanlistings.
  22. Read any good books?
    Yes. James Patterson never disappoints.
  23. What was your favorite TV program?
    WWE, Gossip Girl, and Risoli & Isles.
  24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
    Nope.
  25. What was the best movie you saw?
    Dark Knight topped my list.
  26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
    Justin Bieber? haha.. where have I been.
  27. What did you want and get?
    My Jeep!
  28. What did you want and not get?
    Happiness
  29. What did you do on your birthday?
    Nothing. Honestly, absolutely nothing.
  30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
    My grandmother not passing.
  31. Who kept you sane?
    My co workers. Honestly.
  32. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
    Danny Worsnop (from Asking Alexandria), I guess. I didn’t really fancy anyone, but he’s pretty cute.
  33. What political issue stirred you the most?
    Healthcare
  34. Who did you miss?
    My BFF who moved to Texas.
  35. Who was the best new person you met?
    Katie!
  36. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012:
    Whats mine is mine and what’s yours is yours in my relationship.
  37. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
    “For every time you broke me, Well youre gonna face an army, army of me” Christina Aguleria
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