Because we all could use a good laugh...

What the what?
I found this picture at my mom's house, and seriously, I laughed out loud.
I am certain that this is 1994ish, and I probably thought that I was too cute as I was heading out to a dance or on a date.
I have joked that I love big hair, and that my style is "jersey-lite"...um, yeah.
What can I say, I likes to "jack it up".

Unfair Comparisons

The other day I was at a friends house for an Activity Day Girl activity. Another mom and I were chatting, and she commented on how clean the house was compared to hers.
I reminded her that we all put our best foot forward, and thats one reason maybe the house looked so great.
And then we discussed our dirty kitchen floors, and how we would be so embarassed if someone came over right then.
Why do we compare our WORST to everyone else's BEST? Its the day you are in yoga pants that you spot your friend at the grocery all glammed up that you beat yourself up. She wears yoga pants too, just not on THAT particular day.
It's easier said than done, but let's cut ourselves a break!

Eleven

Kennedy is eleven as of today. Shs is the last of the friends to turn eleven, and that makes her officially a tween I guess. Kennedy is sweet, and very funny. She writes essays that amaze me because they are so funny and well written. She helps around the house without being asked to because she really, truly, likes to be nice.

Here are a few of my favorites of my Kennedy Ann.

Max and Ruby

Every morning Drew and I watch Max and Ruby while he waits for his ride to school.
For the record, I really don't like this show and I will tell you why.
Ruby is the older sister, and Max is her turd brother.
For example, every show is Ruby telling Max what NOT to do...
And Max NEVER listens.
And also, why is Ruby ALWAYS in charge, she's like 10 judging by her bunny outfits.
Where is Ruby's mom...watching Oprah or is she on Facebook?
I understand your frustration, Ruby. Except, in my episode, I put tabasco in his Hawaiin punch.

A watched pot never boils....but it sure is getting hotter!

I love that saying "a watched pot never boils". And that is so true for trying to lose this darn weight! Certainly I didn't become overweight overnight, and so losing it will also be the same.
I have a bad habit of weighing myself twice daily..mainly so I can beat myself up, or justify a splurge. Funny, I weighed myself all the way to 100lbs overweight!

So, Andrea W made me promise that I wouldn't weigh myself until the end of the health challenge she and I are doing. Well, that was just asking too much, so I struck a deal to only do it weekly.
So, I have no clue if I am making progress this week, but I need to have faith in the process. I really AM eating fruit (thats amazing), and drinking the dreaded water (and am even getting used to it) And not to mention the challenge to read my scriptures daily. I am super excited to finally read my Book of Mormon in one big chunk, and will make it almost all the way through!

And truly, I am so thankful for the bikers on Spanish trail, and all of my athletic friends! What a wonderful influence and inspiration in my life, and I am CERTAIN that is one of the reasons I needed to move here!

Are you there Oprah? It's me, Kellie

I am not a huge Oprah fan to be sure. Frankly, I think the show's main goal is to have guests who serve to elevate "The Oprah" and her idea's (ideals?).
We are talking about the woman who coined the term "va-jay-jay", and had a show where
Dr. Oz told us that our poopies should be 'C' shaped.
What?
However, she had the author of "Women, Food and God" on, and she DID say something that was worth considering.
She said we will never acheive our goals by beating ourselves up.
Or something like that, you get the gist.
Hmmm, you mean using the word gravy-ish to describe my thighs isn't productive?
She also said that we think that shaming ourself is how we evoke change, and thats wrong.
From the world's worst self-depreciating joker, I do think she's onto something.
So, okay Oprah, I had a "lightbulb moment" and now I can be my "authentic self"...kind of.

And here's a link to the funniest moments on Oprah, women going bonkers over ipods and crap.
Oprah's Favorite Things
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/11/20/oprahs-favorite-things-th_n_73588.html
Seriously, these women are out of control, and some of them are having a religious experience over free stuff.