Xavierism

Little Things

 

***Random Play
*Terra Naomi: Under The Influence
*Luthea Salom: Sunbeam Surrounded By Winter
*Sia: Some People Have Real Problems
*Laura Marie: Drawn
*Yale Naim & David Donatien: Self Title CD
*Allison Sattinger: VOX

The little things make me happy. I'm thrilled that the pool looks great & inviting. I love that my birds seem happy. I love watching my clothes dry out on the breeze catcher. I love that I've been reconnecting with certain friends. As busy as our lives get, it's such a joy to stop and reconnect with those that we love and care.

Vaseline. I love, love, love their Cocoa Butter Line. The Cocoa Butter Deep Conditioning Lotion feels awesome as it penetrates the skin. Better yet is the Cocoa Butter Smoothing Body Butter...a true joy! It that wasn't enough, the Cocoa Butter Vitalizing Gel Body Oil is by far my fave of the line. I love how this product actually seems to give my skin a healthy glow. Yes, the little things in life make me happy! We had to make various adjustments to our air system and add a few changes around the house, it's been a cooler summer. The additions have shown to be working according to the electric bills.

Usually, I'm zooming here and there during my free time...but with gas prices as they are, I am happy to keep myself company at home. There are so many chores that can be done around the house...and one by one they're getting done. I haven't been online as much but I love updating my Twitter thoughts via my cell phone....another Simple Joy.

Mother gave me a Recipe Keeper. I am now able to keep all my recipes together. Yesterday, I enjoyed quiet time while I organized the binder. I realized that there are so many recipes that I would like to try. I hope to have various friends over for Autumn dinners. So if all goes well, I'll be sharing many recipes with you.

I'm in a good place right now. I've been meditating often and really listening to my inner voice. That part of me has a great deal to say...it's been screaming at me for some time. So I've enjoyed the quiet moments and truly gathering my thoughts together. During these times, the mirror and it's reflection becomes my best and worst friend.

It seems just yesterday we were ringing in The New Millennium. It's now 2008. I remember when my daily life was given a jolt thanks to the early coverage of The French Open and Wimbledon. Where did the early Summer go? The Olympics is just around the corner. More and more I feel the need to complete the items from my To Do List. A simple entry about the Little Things that currently make me happy. Regardless of what the status of the world is right now, I give thanks to the things that do bring Light to my spirit and soul. At the end of the day, I always remember to give thanks for today.

Current Music: Luthea Salom's Like A River
Current Mood: Blessed & Thankful

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With friends at VinciTorio's

***Random Play
*Annie Lennox: Medusa
*The Weight: Home
*Amanda Kaletsky: Between You & Me
*Allison Sattinger: VOX
*Five for Fighting: Two Lights
*Judith Owen: Here

Blog of the Day: Tailrank. Tailrank basically tracks updated news in the blogosphere. According to the site, they find the hottest stories by tracking conversations between blogs. I was thrilled to see that one of my posts was tracked on the site. Since then, I've enjoyed the site and it's official blog.

***I have just confirmed Charlotte Martin for an April 5th guest spot on KPNX's Arizona Midday Show. If you're a local, TIVO this musical diva. The show airs at 11am on weekdays. Don't miss it! Char is opening for Veruca Salt at The Clubhouse that same evening. This will be one awesome show you won't want to miss. Be there!*** 

I thought I posted a blog about the weekend. I did just that in my own perfect little world that exist not far from Never never land.

I had a great weekend.  Sunday afternoon, we headed over to Laura's to celebrate a special occasion. The band, Hung Dynasty, officially performed it's 50th gig! Laura, the bass player of the band, hosted the party and all the members of the band & a few friends were present. I did make a Chocolate Coffee Zucchini cake. If anyone would like the recipe, email me and I'll be happy to send it your way. Afterwards, we stopped in at one of our favourite Italian restaurants in the valley, VinciTorio's. We stopped in to see & chat with Laura, Ginger & Mario, the owners, along with our favourite waitress, Karina. Karina happens to be an up & coming model from the Phoenix area. It was nice to stop in for a quick dessert & catch up with our friends.       

I've been extremely busy with work. Clients are keeping me busy along with many projects that I'm working on...it's all good. I love early mornings. I love the smell of coffee early in the mornings. It always reminded me of my childhood days when I spend the nights over at Buelita's. The smell of coffee would be the first aroma one could smell throughout the house. Then the smell of breakfast would follow. Once I would be more alert, then I'd recognize the music from a Spanish station. The mornings at Buelita's were always the same. This morning, I found myself reliving those memories while making client calls and returning emails. Mornings were so much fun without the responsibilities of every day life.

Since I blog often about Jann Arden's Journal and my weight training/loss, it seems that those that type in "Jann Arden weight loss" on any search engine, you'll find this blog, Xavierism, near the top of list. Reason that I mention this is that since Jann Arden lost 60 pounds, many of her fans have clicked into blog and have read about my weight battles. I have received many emails of support and encouragement. Many simply wrote to state that they're going through the exact same thing. I read through many personal stories about the struggles of weight. There were times when I felt as though I wanted to give up or simply stop short of my goal because all I could think about was a "quick fix" binge. Thanks to personal friends, blog friends, and many of Jann's fans, I am proud to say that I have finally reached my goal. I have lost 63 pounds. I now weigh 167 pounds.

Through out this whole experience since last August, I concentrated on myself. I didn't concentrate on numbers, calories, and what were the best foods to eat but instead I focused on eating good foods. Foods that would sustain my body. I now eat 6 to 7 small meals a day. Because of weight training, I feel muscles I never knew I had. I feel my body changing. I never knew that this could happen to me. I look forward to my sessions at the gym & my runs. I feel as though I have the energy & drive to use my body. I now look forward to the mornings and am excited about dressing up for meetings & social events. I can remember feeling so low about my self image. I've experienced the highs & lows and I hope to remember how I'm feeling at this moment. I know that I must continue this lifestyle. I can't switch it off. Physically, emotionally, and spiritually I've never been in a better place. I'm so thankful for taking back my own life. I look forward to sharing with each of you my joys & struggles as I continue to maintain this healthy lifestyle and keep the weight off.

I'm smilin' with joy. I'm proud of my accomplishments. I look forward to completing my first half marathon. Life is good. Life is damn good!

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

Current Music: ANNIE LENNOX's Waiting In Vain
Current Mood: Blessed, Thankful, Pleased, & Rejuvenated