Sand Storm

On Sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY, Paul and I got up stupid early because I wanted to go out and be a part of the first episode of BL10. We headed to Venice Beach for the taping and a workout with Jillian Michaels. I also took the opportunity to fill out another application to be on the show. I was stoked when I noticed other contestants from past seasons showing up. I tried to grab a photo with all of them as well as Dr. H.
Ali looking adorable as always!
Jillian looking cold as always. I love her sense of humor. I did not love the pushups or mountain climbers in the sand when the wind was creating a sand storm! Also I would like to mention that jumping jacks in the sand can be quite difficult.

Past contestants went up on stage to help Jill with the warm-up.
Three potential contestants for season 10 did a 500 step-up challenge, the first 2 that finished were immediately taken in the limo to the ranch. We all completed this challenge along side them. And for your information I BEAT all three of the potential contestants at the step-ups!
Paul doing his step-ups
Ali counting down & congratulating the winner on finishing.

Buzzing

So, I am not quite sure how to shall we say, remove these guys?

Mail

We were so excited to recieve this in the mail this week!

Congratulations!!!

Go Doyers

Paul maxed out his vacation time, so he took an extra day off this week. The boy found some awesome tickets on the Internet for the Dodgers game so off we went. It was USC night so we got these lovely hats in their colors.
The evening was sooooo WINDY and cold!
We thought the wind would give us an interesting game. We. were. wrong! In the first inning the Dodgers walked two and then allowed a triple scoring 2 runs. That was it! The end.
This guy was pretty entertaining singing "Don't stop believing"
With one out left in the game. The dude below decided to jump onto and run across the field. I was quite amused, the security guards were not.

TWAH

Gizmo returns to the stage just a mere 6 months later for an exciting performance of "Places I don't belong trois"

He loves his fish!

Puzzle stealing scoundrel

The TP makes him angry.

He enjoys stalking the sink from the other side of the sink......in order to get ICE CUBES!!!

Any time there is a packed suitcase, he tries to go too.

The bed in the guest room......is an excellent hiding place.

In his defense he did fall in there accidentally.

He was trying to jump on to the cabinet

1st timer

Last month Erin & I took Tif to Vegas for her first time EVER!

We stopped at Baker for the obligatory thermometer photo Tiffany's first view of State line
Little drink, little gambling, some hot actors, food and a visit to the kitties.
In case you didn't know we were there for a fashion show.

Ze view from our room.

Penn & Teller

Good laughs, decent show, little political at times.

Serendipity

Random photos around town.

CanDo!

MS Walk San Diego

Precious

One year ago....

...my world was shaken

Catch Up

Over at www.cyndihutchins.blogspot.com I have caught up on all of my fitness activities for the year thus far. My hope is to be more consistent in keeping up with DOING and Blogging regarding my efforts towards a fitter life.

"I threw up in my mouth" - Jillian Michaels 3.10.10

I had the opportunity to go see a taping of the Dr. Phil show today. I am not going to say much because I am pretty sure I signed my life away on that green paper they made me put my signature on.

First off the show was a debate about fat people. One one side they Jillian Michaels, Meme Roth and Micheal Karolchyk and the other Erica Watson, Mary, and one of the heads of NAAFA. ( I have linked an info page to each of the people so you can read about who they are, in case you don't know) In the middle of these two sides was Kelly Osborne. Jillian seemed to think when she walked out on stage that the debate was going to be that the people to her left were saying that being obese was healthy. About 10min. in she looked like she would like to move to the other side of the panel. It was a very intense episode.

The quote at the top of my post was a comment made by Jillian about Mr. Karolchyk, and is also why I am writing this post now as apposed to when this episode airs. Mr. Karolchyk is despicable. I am appalled by his tactics and am quite certain that if someone did to me what he does to his clients I would hall off and knock him out. He created Anti-Gym and his tag line is No Chubbies! This is a Denver based business which he has now expanded to San Diego and soon to LA. I would call him a mental abuser. Here is a little about his gym...

Lil Late But.....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!!!

Wednesday, Feb 10th was my mommy's birthday. I headed down to SD for the day. I tried to see about getting my mom some Chargers wearable gear, but it was way to expensive. Maybe next year. I cleaned her room for her: vacuuming, straightening up, cleaning the entire bathroom and cat box.

Then went for a 7 mile run around T-town. Got home and changed just before she arrived home from work. She opened her presents and cards. Then we caught up on some American Idol. As always Mexican food was on tap for dinner along with some cake for desert. After that we watched a little TV together, I did my laundry and then headed back home as it was late and mommy needed to get some rest before work the next day.

PostSecret - Valentine

Happy Valentines Day!

I love my husband, my family, my friends.
Thank you all for giving your love in return.
Having you in my life is incredible.

delicious

P. hutch and I made a cake for Brad & Christie's Superbowl party. It isn't exactly what we envisioned but we had to make due with what we could find and the time constraints. I must say that I absolutely love food dye in a spray can! It is a double layer devil's food chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting.

We had a great time watching the Superbowl and cheering on the Saints to victory! Lots of good food and conversation. I am sad that football is over for the year...

Next year...San Diego Super Chargers!

Soon, I promise.

I will be back shortly from my blog break.

changes

just an FYI notice:

as some of you with blog reader (or whatever it is called) may have already noticed i have been switching all of the posts on "tough enough" over to my "perfect storm" blog. i was having a difficult time keeping up with so many blogs. in order to streamline the Internet for myself with hopes of being able to post more consistently everything will be on "perfect storm". i have really been glad to have the posts i do from when i was starting on a path of healthier living but i wish that there weren't so many gaps in my progress. so.... i am currently up-to-date on the blog beginning with the new year.

thank you to my track buddies for your continued support. i appreciate the waves, hellos and time spent talking about life. here's to us all making great strides in 2010.

2010 take me for a spin

Looking forward to 2010... Cheers to a new year, hopefully new beginnings and definitely new adventures!


Foster new friendships and nurture old ones

Lose a "certain" amount of weight ( I have a # in my head)

Cook a full meal once a day

Complete 700 miles as of December 31, 2010
(+ 25 miles left over from last year)

Eat better

Take at least 2 trips out of state

Be able to jog a mile by December '10

Not be afraid of failure

*reserves the right to add additional items*

What 2010 Can't Do

It can't erase this past year, I have scars from it.
It can't bring loved ones back.
It can't give me my old job.
It can't forget the physical pain.
......................................................................................

I cautiously look towards 2010.

Falsely Titled

Boy was I optimistic before 2009 began. I posted this on the 1st of last year... little did I know that my world would be rubble with-in a few short months. Anyway, lets get this look at the last year over as quick as possible.

Bring on '09

Cheers to a new year, new beginnings and new adventures!

Foster new friendships and nurture old ones
-- :)

Lose a pant size
-- :)

Pack my lunch at least 4 days a week
-- :/ for the most part, while I was working

Complete 600 miles as of December 31, 2009
-- :(

Eat better (cook more meals at home)
-- :/ there is much room for improvement

Take at least 2 trips out of state
-- :/ tech. yes but not for fun

Be able to jog 1/2 a mile by December '09
-- :)

Not be afraid of failure
-- :/ I think I am more afraid, but not of the failure I was speaking of here

Compete in triathlon
-- :(

Merry Christmas...

G-mo's newest facination

A few days ago I had some left over ice chips from a drink, so they were tossed into the sink to melt away. Moments later I hear a weird noise coming from the kitchen, I walk in to see G-mo smacking the ice around. He will sit and stare at it for awhile waiting for the right moment to pounce on it ( he is doing this right now as I am typing!) then he begins to smack it around but of course it is cold and wet so every couple smacks he has to stop and lick his paw for a minute or so. Then the boy is back at it peering into the sink and waiting to pounce once again.

12th row for $12

Charlie and I also found some time to go to a Kings game while she was staying out here. She knew of a website with CHEAP tickets... and so we went. The action was great...
They broke the glass not once but TWICE!

We also got to see 3 Canadians in the penalty box at one time!

Truly a great game.

Charlie Comes To Town

Quick what do you do first?

Disneyland of course!

Charlie and I picked up Morgan and off we went...

Lots of self-portraits on rides.
Conquering the mountain

She volunteered to be in front, I swear!

A great time was had.