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Sunday, October 28, 2001

I forgot to mention I got my God Bless America sweatshirt a couple weeks ago, and I love it! The quality of the picture is outstanding!

Posted by Leah @ 11:37 AM CST [Link]

I have been smoke-free for 13 days now. I believe I have kicked the habit this time. I am not even craving ciggs! I attribute this success to exercise. Exercise has eliminated the stress I usually feel and the main reason I wanted ciggs. Exercise has made me want to do something good and healthy for myself.

I haven't been doing much lately. I was sick with a migraine for 3 days last week so I accomplished nothing. Shawn and I went to a wedding reception/dance last night with 2 other couples. We had a blast! We were out late though and I'm very tired. Today I may need a nap.

Well, I'm going to go eat some lunch. I'll write more when something exciting in my life happens.

Posted by Leah @ 11:34 AM CST [Link]

Monday, October 22, 2001

Well I am still smoke-free :). I think I've kicked the habit this time, though I do know my cravings will be with me for many months. I hope I can fight them this time. I am feeling more optimistic though.

Shawn and I had kind of a busy weekend. We had plans to go out to eat both Friday and Saturday nights and then went to a Packer Game all day yesterday. We played Dirty Clubs for a couple hours before the game. I can see where that might get addicting and expensive! We each pay $1 per hand and then have to pay a certain amount for every chip we are left with (red ones only). It's a lot of fun though. I never thought I'd be looking forward to playing cards. Tonight I'm going to watch Shawn bowl and meet up with my friends, hopefully. Shawn and his bowling team usually stay afterwards and play cards so I might play also hehe.

Posted by Leah @ 04:42 PM CST [Link]

Saturday, October 20, 2001

Did I mention how sweet Shawn is? I had forgotten that it's Sweetest Day today, and he bought me a very nice card and my favorite CD that I've been wanting forever. It's Staind, the one with "It's Been Awhile" etc. What a nice surprise!! Plus he is taking me out for steak tonight....yummy.

Posted by Leah @ 11:00 AM CST [Link]

Well I really put my no smoking to the test last night. Shawn and I went out for fish and for a couple drinks. I always crave ciggs. when I'm drinking. I had a few cravings, but I did not give in. I am still smoke-free.

I'll be painting the stairway again today. It seems to be a neverending project. We should have it done in 2 more days I would think. Then we can put the carpet in and forget about it.

Posted by Leah @ 09:09 AM CST [Link]

Friday, October 19, 2001

This is day 4 of no smoking. I am so proud of myself for getting through Day 3, which in the past was always the toughest day. I woke up yesterday with a headache and sick to my stomach, but forced myself to workout anyway. Then I got ready and went to work. I was a little nervous about going to work because I usually take a smoke break with my brother, who works down the street. But he didn't ask, and I didn't offer, so I stayed indoors. Thanks to all of you for encouragement.

I will say this. I have been smoking for 19 years. I love to smoke. I did not smoke through my pregnancy and would never do so, but the minute I got home from the hospital I lit up. I have known how bad ciggs. are for me for years. But it's one of those cases where I thought "it won't happen to me". I am not naive and certainly know and have lived through bad things happening though. I really lean on ciggs. to calm me down. I depend on ciggs. in moments of stress, which is often. Unlike the other times I've quit, I am not replacing them with anything. I usually replace them with food. This time I am simply quitting and making a new life for myself without them. I will have to find another way to deal with my stress, and one of those ways is exercise. I have been working out for 2 months now and eating healthy, so it's time to quit. I will do this for me and for my health. This is the first time I've quit for my health. I know as time goes on, the cravings may get worse but I am prepared (emotionally and physically) this time.

Posted by Leah @ 08:51 AM CST [Link]

Wednesday, October 17, 2001

Well I made it through yesterday without a cigg. The cravings aren't as bad as they usually are when I quit. I had cut way down on my smoking for the past 2 weeks to try and prepare myself for the big day. I know from past experience that day 3 will be the hardest, and wouldn't you know I have to work tomorrow. That is the day that I'm usually dying for a cigg. and very crabby, but we'll see. So far I am not touchy or crabby yet. It already seems like a long time since I've smoked. I have a feeling it's because I'm exercising and eating healthy. I just feel better.

Posted by Leah @ 11:31 AM CST [Link]

Tuesday, October 16, 2001

Today is day 1 of no smoking. I had made the decision 2 weeks ago that I was going to quit today. I have been eating healthy and exercising every day so it's time. This is the first time I've wanted to quit for my health. My other 2 attempts were because I felt I should, not because I wanted to. All I got out of those attempts was 30 pounds. I'm not replacing ciggs. with food this time. If anything, I will exercise harder.

I had my weigh-in Monday and was down another 3 pounds. So that means I've lost 14 pounds since August 18 when I started exercising. The weight was coming off so slowly the first 6 weeks, but I know it's because I was building some muscle and tone. Now it's been coming off much more quickly. If you are bored you can check out my progress here.

Yes, Bren, I did change the blue :ppp LOL. I did leave the blue on the landing though. It's actually looking pretty cool.

Last night I went to watch Shawn bowl again. The 2 girls I usually chat with had to leave right away so I really did watch Shawn bowl this time. It was still a good time. Afterwards, Shawn and the other 2 guys wanted to play cards (Dirty Clubs) but needed a 4th player. So I said, I'd be a warm body. I have been shown how to play a few times but do not get it. I am not a card player. But I played and had a good time and almost won. I'm learning!

Today I am going to finish up another blog template hopefully.

Posted by Leah @ 10:50 AM CST [Link]

Friday, October 12, 2001

Shawn and I went out last night to celebrate my 11 pound weight loss. I have decided I will go to my favorite restaurants and enjoy myself for every 10 pounds I loose. We had a nice time and I didn't overeat too much. In fact, I ate about half as much as I normally would, so that's good. After that we went to a bar and shot some darts and pool. It was a pretty late night so my butt is dragging today.

Shawn was supposed to have off today but he went into work for some overtime so I'm trying to get some housework done around here. The laundry pile is neverending it seems.

I'm still not in a creative mood so I haven't added anything to my site. I have so many pics that I'd like to make into graphic sets, but I am just not motivated to do so. This is the longest creative slump I've ever had.

Our remodeling project of our stairway is finally coming along nicely. We had originally painted the stairway and landing a country blue, which turned out way too dark and bright. So then we rag rolled a pearl glaze on top of it, and that didn't help at all. It seemed to make the blue even darker! Even with our double window at the top of the stairs, it was way too dark for my taste. Finally, we decided to paint the stairway an offwhite and leave the landing blue. We have separated the two colors at the top of the stairs with some trim that is attached to the half wall on the landing. I think this will look okay. They say the third time is a charm, right? Our carpet is a darker shade of the country blue, so the cream will be a nice contrast. Shawn and I had really wanted color all around as we are tired of our offwhite walls, but it just was too dark. I will take pics after everything is completed. Which reminds me I still need to take pics of our finished bathroom we completed. It's not decorated yet though so that's why I'm waiting. We'll get it done one of these days!

Posted by Leah @ 01:12 PM CST [Link]

Sunday, October 7, 2001

The United States Strikes Back. I really believe we are doing the right thing. I'm not sure what else to say on the subject so I'll wait and see what the repercussions are.

I finally created a new blog template today. It's nothing special but one that had been sitting here unfinished for quite some time. I'm really not in a creative mood, but I felt I should add something new to my site.

Actually, I'm not in the mood for much these days. I just have this feeling of restlessness and boredom. Tomorrow night I'll be watching Shawn bowl and meeting up with a couple girls, and I'm so looking forward to that. I need a night of fun!

I'm still doing great with my exercising each day. My weigh-in is tomorrow, though I did weigh myself today and have a substantial loss. I am so thrilled as I haven't seen much progress the past 2 weeks.

Well, I'm tired and going to surf for a bit before bed.

Posted by Leah @ 07:21 PM CST [Link]

Friday, October 5, 2001

I'm so glad you are feeling better and got the problem taken care of. :)

Posted by Leah @ 10:26 PM CST [Link]

Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and support. I have gotten the blah's during the winter months before, so maybe this is it. Otherwise, it really could be my PMS. Or maybe it's just a little stress. I have been feeling more stressed this week for some reason. I really needed a break today from everything, and I got it.

I finished my laundry and house cleaning early this morning so I was able to spend some time creating a new dingbat. It's a long way from being finished though. Then my mom came over and we did a little shopping and went out to the Chinese Buffet for lunch. I had been craving that for 2 months! It was delicious! Then Shawn and I had a nice talk this afternoon and just relaxed. I just got done watching City of Angels on TV. What a tear jerker! I had never seen that movie, and it was really good.

Well, I'm going to surf for a bit and get to bed early. Tomorrow is a new day. :)

Posted by Leah @ 09:44 PM CST [Link]

I have not been feeling like myself lately. I had been doing so good with exercising every day and eating healthy for more than a month, but lately I've been a bit down. Shawn asked me the other day if I was depressed, and that scared me because I had gotten depressed after the tornado and never realized it for months. So I had told Shawn to let me know if I'm ever acting strange or down. The thing is I really don't feel depressed. I just feel blah and very tired most of the time. I don't have any motivation to create anything, clean house, or work on my business stuff. However, I am still motivated with my daily workouts. Strange. I am PMSing this week so maybe that's the reason I'm so down. I sure hope so. Everything in my life is going to smoothly and great that there isn't any logical reason for me to feel down. To be honest, I just haven't felt the same since the attack on the U.S. Maybe it dredged up some memories or feelings of grief that I still need to deal with. I do believe that "this too shall pass" though.

I haven't been doing much. I work 2 days a week in mom's store and am going to ask for an extra day a week. If I can't get at least 10 days a month, then I'm going to have to job hunt. I really need to bring home a bit more than I do as Shawn and I have some major credit card bills that we need to pay off. Plus we'll be going to Florida in December to the Packer Game so we need to save for that.

I've been having bad dreams all week and sleeping very fitfully also. I'm sure this all ties in to the way I've been feeling. I can only pray this blows over soon. Meanwhile, I'm going to see if I can do something fun today to take my mind off everything. I'm in the mood to create a dingbat and will work on that for a few hours.

Posted by Leah @ 07:52 AM CST [Link]

Tuesday, October 2, 2001

Wow Stephanie, I love the grahic set you made with the bear! The inside page layout is stunning!!

Posted by Leah @ 06:17 AM CST [Link]

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