Xavierism

Run Run!

***Random Play

*Corrinne May: Beautiful Seed

*The Script: Self Titled CD, The Script

*Natalie Merchant: Leave Your Sleep, Part II

*Rosie Gaines: Closer Than Close

*Matt York: Mine

*Sophie Ellis Bextor: Read My Lips

Trying and trying to write more without any success. I am running more with a great deal of success so I should definitely write about this. I'm actually at the point where I go to bed earlier and eager to wake up at 4:30am so I can be out the door for a run at 5am. I must be insane. Maybe, maybe. I remember back in my college days when I ran various 5 and 10Ks and a few half marathons. I ran to keep the weight off and keep up with my buddies. Soon as I completed college, I no longer ran and the weight returned. I've never been thin. At my heaviest, I was 265 pounds --- not a pretty picture. Since 2000, I have managed to keep my weight between 200 and 245. It wasn't until last year that I decided that enough was enough. I lost weight down to 180. Okay, I was at 175 due to a bad flu during the Summer. It was great to be sick and lost an easy 5 pounds. Yes, it was very Romy and Michelle but I loved it. Since July, I pulled a Lindsey Lohan -- fell off the weight training wagon and gained about 8 pounds. I am now at 183 pounds. Overall, I am happy. I know I'll lose down to my goal weight of 170.

The running part has taught me a great deal. I didn't feel energetic in the early mornings if I ate a heavy dinner late at night. I realized that I had to eat more veggies and salads. I learned that I had to cook and eat more of my own meals at home. With the money I saved, I was able to buy a whole new wardrobe -- suits, pants, dressy shirts, and shoes.

Willpower. Willpower. Willpower. I need to buy Willpower in cases at Costco and store it for those days I lack it. Although I need to plan ahead and push myself so that I don't fail. The running helps a great deal because I love the added energy and way my clothes feel. I gave away all of my bigger clothes. I can't go back to bad eating habits. I've come too far. Screw the emotional eating. I'm lovin' how Fabulous looks on me!

*****CHEERS!*****

Current Music: Rosie Gaines' Closer I Want You (Inner City Blue)

Current Mood: Thrilled, Blessed, Happy, & Hungry!

Happy 4th of July!

Took this picture from our room at The Hollywood Historic Hotel during our stay in Hollywood last month.

God Bless America!

Phoenix January

***Random Play
*Sheila Kirsten Hughes: Perspectives
*Jennifer Knapp: The Way I Am
*Ingrid Michaelson: Everybody
*Diana Winter: Escapizm
*Nichole Nordeman: Woven & Spun
*Erin McCarley: Love, Save The Empty

It was such a joy to wake up to a beautiful day. Music playing. Cockatoos playing and screaming. I wouldn't have it any other way on this perfect January 1st. Welcome 2010!

*Best part of Christmas 2009: Spending time with Mother and video taping her as she shares Buelita's (Father's Mother) special Chicken Mole and Spanish rice recipe. I can't wait to make this on my own and inviting friends over to try this special dish.

I'm thrilled about this new year. I'm ready to make this year special. So many projects in the works...I can feel the excitement! I'm blessed to be surrounded by so many great people and friends. Thank you!

Wishin' you all the best in 2010. May we help and push one another during the good and bad times throughout this year. Let's do it!

Current Music: Jennifer Knapp's Say Won't You Say
   Current Mood: Blessed, Chilly, & Relaxed

Inspiration Motivates & Moves Me...

At Old Point Loma Lighthouse in San Diego

***Random Play
*Eliza Rickman: Gild The Lily
*Laura Marie: Drawn
*Jon McLaughlin: OK Now
*Carrie Catherine: Green Eyed Soul
*Diana Winter: Escapizm
*Jason Mraz: We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.

Today has been a great start to a new week. I'm feeling a bit blah because of a sore throat and minor cold symptoms but it won't get me down. It was such a pleasure to spend time with Mother last week. I stress so much before she arrives and it's always emotionally hard to see her leave.

It was great to spend time with Mother and Rodan in San Diego. Two day getaway was the perfect & ideal Memorial Day trip. I added a few pictures to my Flickr account. Feel free to add me as a contact. I'd love to share photos with you.

Congrats to those that ran the San Diego PF Chang Marathon this past weekend. This includes Tara, Chic Runner, Aron, and Julianne. Each and others like them serve as my inspiration. So thanks to each of you!

It's a busy work day but I've accomplished a great deal. I am looking forward to today's gym time. I really need to adjust my lifestyle so that I run in the mornings. It's simply not the same when I run during the evenings.

Time to wrap this up and get going. Wishing each of you a fab Monday and a kick ass week.

*****CHEEERS!*****

Current Music: Diana Winter's Cruel
Current Mood: Inspired, Inspired, Inspired!