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I love my family! And I love to travel!
I have 3 great children, daughter Patti is 25 and a travel nurse currently on assignment in NYC. Son Rick is 21, full time college student and son Steven is 19 and planning on attending the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) in Napa Valley Ca next year. I have been a stay at home Mom forever, but now they are all grown up and gone :( I really miss the days when they were little, it went by way too fast. We are a really close family so I still see them often and talk to them several times a day.
I never had a weight problem until I quit smoking. It will be 2 years next Valentine's Day (go me!) I actually lost weight for the six weeks I was on Chantix, to me it's a miracle drug. I had smoked for over 30 years, yikes! Now, I feel as though I have always been a non smoker. No cravings, no urges, nothing. But a few months after I quit, I noticed I was getting 'plump'. I should have called a halt right then but I didn't. It's been almost two years now and I feel as though I needed those two years to adjust to becoming a non smoker. I have joined the local YMCA, and I am going to be better than ever! My husband gets to retire in 3 years (at age 49!) and we plan to travel and I am going to get back in awesome shape!
PS I am really shy, but I am working on that

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Florida, Here I Come!

Well, it sounds like a great vacation, right? Well, sort of! My Mother (at 82!) is having her hip replaced. She is doing that at her winter home instead of here because frankly, she just can't stand it any more. She has been putting it off for years and I don't really know why. So she is scheduled for the 19th. I am going down on the 17th, and will stay till March 7th. She should be fine by then!
The good news in all this, is that my daughter (the travel nurse) got home Saturday night from her a… Continue

Posted on February 3, 2009 at 8:33am — 4 Comments

Challenging Myself for the Remainder of January

I know I am not alone in saying that January is my LEAST favorite month. The Holiday Season was so wonderful that it makes this month feel even more depressing. The frigid cold, gray days don't help any! I have been sick the last 10 days and on mega doses of antibiotics so I should feel better but I don't yet. But the pity party ends today!

I have made some challenges for myself. The first is one I have seen on other blogs, an Empty the Pantry Challenge. I am really lucky in that, if I see some… Continue

Posted on January 19, 2009 at 9:03am — 3 Comments

Heading to NYC to Finish My Christmas Shopping!

I have been really hoping to make it back to the City at Christmas time! But the Holidays really aren't a great time for 'extras', budget-wise. So I haven't really said too much about it to my husband, but I think he knew I really really wanted to go. When my daughter called to say she had a few extra days off and to come on out, Hubby said GO! (He has to work and can't make it) I have my train tickets all set (I always take Amtrak to the City, I love it) and I leave Wednesday morning and come b… Continue

Posted on December 15, 2008 at 8:33am — 3 Comments

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Check out Kristen’s from Shoutin’ from the Rooftop’s blog she’s having a cool contest! There are three ways to enter to have a chance to win a great prize package valued over $40!

Posted on December 11, 2008 at 5:44pm —

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I thought I already had, but I didn't! Make sure you all have!

I entered the Mary Lou's Weigh Platform Giveaway!
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At 7:54pm on January 31, 2009, Tanya said…: Hey! Thank you so much for your comments regarding my run! I really appreciate them and I too manage to get choked up each time I think about that morning! It has taught me a lot; if a complete stranger can have confidence in me, I need to put that same confidence and belief in myself. This will take work of course but what a great experience...take care and thanks again!

At 2:06pm on January 28, 2009, Robyn said…: knock knock.. anybody home? lol

At 1:45pm on January 28, 2009, Cindy said…: How's your rest of January challenge working for you?

At 1:20pm on January 19, 2009, Tawnya said…: I would love to go Hawaii, I actually went there for my senior trip. But, It's cheaper to go to Mexico. I would like to go somewhere in Mexico that is close to the rainforest or the Mayan ruins.

At 12:50pm on January 13, 2009, Tawnya said…: It was almost $800, I think it ended up being $700. I know! My budget was around $500 at the max. There were alot of beautiful dresses in my price range, but this was "the one." I wore a size 24 or 26 the first time I got married and thought I have worked so hard to get where I am and this will be the last time so I am going to get it.

At 9:04am on January 13, 2009, Michele said…: I KNOW!! No TV, it is so strange to me, but I guess they are the wholistic type or something! I dont get it and can see that these days here are going to be FOREVER long. Yes colic is not fun at all. If you have any pointers I will take them!...haha I now have to go check out the rest of your blog! Thanks for the comment!

At 8:49pm on January 9, 2009, Robyn said…: never thought of Holiday Fluff that way (Pistachio salad)...but...mmm...sounds yummy! LOL

At 11:15am on January 3, 2009, Cindy said…: Hmm, I've never heard of the banana thing. I hate bananas though so I'm glad no one has told me to eat them!!! :)

Yes, a gallon of water is ridiculous.

At 9:16am on January 2, 2009, Robyn said…: Happy New Year Mary! Nice to hear from ya! I've been missing your blogs though!! (hint hint)!

At 12:51pm on December 21, 2008, Cindy said…: Hope your shopping trip was a blast!