15 Hours until he comes home!!!!!!!!      

Ems,
I have my ear plugs at the ready. 

Enjoy the reunion, oh DUH!!!!!!! I know you will.

I imagine we won’t hear from you for a little while after he gets home.

The reunion was great! I’m exhausted! But in a good way

Hooray for you Ems~!!!!!!!!!!!

What’s In Emmi’s Head?
April Fools!
I played a prank on my Fi’ today at lunchtime. I called him up and told him I was pregnant! LOL!! He freaked out! “WHAT??!!” he yelled! I had him going for awhile and then I said in a little voice, “April Fool!” Thankfully he was amused. I just hope I didn’t jinx myself doing that but I just couldn’t resist. I love this day. I wonder what he’ll try to pull on me later. I know he’ll try something.

On a more serious note....
I really have to start focusing on my goals again. I seem to have lost my way a little bit this year and I can feel I’ve gained a few pounds in the process. I’m not stepping on the scale regularly either. Frankly, I’m very afraid of what it will show. I know “life has gotten in the way” but I feel like it’s really just another lame excuse. Since I’ve been moving (yes, I’m still at it little by little) I’m on the other side of town closer to all my friends that enjoy the Happy Hour scene on a regular basis. I’m so easily swayed to join them and I have to stop this behavior. My Happy Hour time needs to be spent at the gym; not the bar. It’s a road to sure destruction. I know that every once in awhile it’s okay but not every day or even every other day. It has de-railed me. I’ve been quite overwhelmed and have chosen to work out my stress with 12 oz curls and that is not good. I even smoked a couple cigarettes a few times, too. That is SO bad I know but I must come clean and be honest with you and myself. I thought I would never have the urge to do it again and WOOP there it was in my hand. And no, I wasn’t sober at the time either. Yes, I’ve been busy with moving and my side jobs and caring for sick cats and my Fi’ and me, but this is ridiculous. I MUST stop this slippery slope that I’m teetering on before I slip all the way down to the bottom and completely give up.

So here are some new goals:
1. Go to the gym 5-6 days a week. If I can’t go after work I must get my a$$ up in the morning.
2. Continue journaling my food. I have kept up with this, religiously, but I’m eating too much and it’s not okay even if I am jotting everything down in an honest fashion.
3. Stop driving by the bar on my way home to see who’s there. If I know a friend is in there I’ve been stopping in.  Usually it’s on the way to the gym and after a couple beers I no longer want to go work out.
4. Stop making excuses. The only thing that is keeping me from reaching my goals is me. That’s all there is too it.
5. Wear my pedometer everyday. After reviewing my last 100 days thread I saw that I was moving much more when I had it on. So what if I look like a geek. At least I’ll be a slimmer geek.
6. No more smoking, ever. I should know better, sober or straight.
7. Listen to Scott everyday. I’ve gotten quite behind. I did better when I heard “the voice” everyday. Now that I can download my programs a week in advance, there is really no excuse not to.

That should cover it. If I can follow this, and I will, I’ll do better.
Thanks for reading.

You’ll get back into it. Sometimes a relapse into our “old” life is just what’s needed to motivate us to keep moving forward. You stood at a crossroads, knowing what each path has to offer, and made a decision, and the right one! Happy hour is still there when you need/want it. Maybe set up Friday night as your party night with a cap on how much you drink. Or any other night that works for you. No need to be down on yourself, we’ve all had to remake the decision. It almost seems harder when you know what’s involved, but then you know how good it feels and how worth it it is.

I dare you to do the 7/7 plan.

Bree

7. Listen to Scott everyday. I’ve gotten quite behind. I did better when I heard “the voice” everyday. Now that I can download my programs a week in advance, there is really no excuse not to.

I find that one is crucial for me.  If I skip a day or so I find myself thinking bad thoughts, thinking how easy it would be to just stop moving.

You’re on Bree. Read my 100 Days.

You are so right Eileen. That voice keep all those “evil” thoughts away and keeps us strong when things get tough or when others are pulling you in the wrong direction.

What’s In Emmi’s Head?
My Horoscope

Here is my horoscope for today. I think it’s so appropriate for everything that is going on with me lately.
Capricorn (12/22-1/19)
Why are you looking behind you? Thinking about what has already happened is a waste of your time, and a waste of your energy. What’s done is done. Today, turn to face forward and look at what is ahead of you—there’s a lot to be done, and you can do it well. Have faith in yourself—everyone else has faith in you. Advance on a project (any project) today, and give yourself something to check off your list. Standing in one spot, wondering if you just made a mistake, is silly.

What’s In Emmi’s Head?
I got a date!

We finally have a wedding date! The magical day is October 18th, 2008 at 2:00 PM. Now I can finally plan for the big day. I’ve got several calls in to banquet halls and I’m going wedding gown shopping this Saturday with my bridesmaids. I have my DJ picked out. I’m just waiting to see if she is going to be available on that day. Then I get to go register at a couple stores prior to my shower. How exciting!!!!!!!!! It’s all very real now.....

What’s In Emmi’s Head?
Wedding dresses
Tomorrow will prove to be an exciting day. I’m going with my bridemaids to try on wedding gowns. Part of me is scared. What size am I going to wear? These things are so darn expensive. Every time I turn around there is a fee or a deposit required for something else. I reserved the Hall the other day. My DJ is booked. Invitations are picked out and waiting for me to give the go-ahead for printing. I’m glad I got those things done. Next on the list is photographers. I was floored when I saw the package prices. I even asked my brother if he would be willing to take pictures. He’s not into it. Darn! Next weekend I’m going to taste some cakes. Now we’re talking! Even the Fi’ wants to help with that! Who wouldn’t? Then I got to choose a florist. Once I get all these big details squared away I’ll be able to breath and focus on making decorations and the such. I can’t believe how much is involved with planning a wedding! No wonder bride’s go a little crazy by the time the wedding day finally comes......

You’ll look amazing, Emmi. Relax and enjoy dress shopping!

Bree

What’s In Emmi’s Head?
Wedding Check list....
1. Wedding date - Check
2. Church/Priest booked - Check
3. Create guest list - Check
4. Send out “Save The Date” cards - Check
5. Pick Wedding party - Check (Just lost a gal yesterday and have to pick a replacement )
6. Reception booked - Check
6. Catering booked - Check
8. DJ booked - Check
9. Favors bought - Check (Got a really good deal on mini bell place card holders!)
10. Bridal gown purchased - Check (It’s gorgeous!)
11. Bridesmaids dresses chosen and bought - Check to half
12. Book Photographer - Check
13. Rehearsal dinner site - Check (My sister’s hostessing it)
14. Picked a wedding cake place but have not finalized
15. Bought a Harley Davidson Wedding couple with bike cake topper! - Check (So cute!)
16. Still need to order invitations, response cards, Reception cards and Thank you cards.
17. Flowers? Decorations? All that can wait yet.

Does anyone know how to make the pompoms that go on the Bridal party cars? I’d like to do that in my spare time.

Everything seems to be going smoothly so far. The only wrench that’s been thrown in my plans is that one of my bridesmaids decided not to be in our wedding due to an argument between her and my Fi’. The whole thing was a stupid misunderstanding and there was alcohol involved. This is the same gal I had a problem with just about a year ago. I tell you, I love my friend but I don’t love the constant drama. Her way of getting back at him is to hurt me. I’m done. I don’t want any negativity tainting our special day. If this is what she wants - so be it. I have already decided on my replacement and I know she’ll love to step up to the plate. Life is too short. We must keep moving forward. I’m still a bit down about the whole thing but I’ll get over it. My Fi’ took me on a mini road trip last night to one of our favorite restaurants on a river. He’s such a sweetie. I’m so lucky to have him.
Have a great day! I’m trying to make mine happier!
GO CAVS!

Good for you Emmi!!

Does anyone know how to make the pompoms that go on the Bridal party cars? I’d like to do that in my spare time.

Spare Time???  Hope you do get some!

I was going to ask the same thing! Too funny!

Bree