It's 2010 January 1. WOW... A new year a new birth. 2009 had lots of ups and downs. I've had to handle and deal with some things that was a real test. But i can't mean this more sincerely, truly by the grace of God, I made it through. We made it through. So now it's a new year with new promise and new goals. I know in my heart this will be my year to achieve some of my long awaited goals. I've been selected to be a part of the St. Louis Lose a Ton. Ok I'm going to sign off and blog more later.

The Power of the Purple Pump

I haven't blogged in forever. I'm not good at this huh? Well let me talk about what I'm calling the Power of the Purple Pump. I bought a pair of dark Purple Pumps from TJ Maxx, my store. just thought they were kind of cute... pointed toe... a little bit of a hill and have really sexy toe cleavage. Well I've worn them 2x's .. Once with a chocolate shirt and denim capri pants and now again today with a black shirt and a denim skirt. Have you notice that in both of these occasions, I didn't mentioned any other Purple? LOL... well that's because I dont' have any other purple, but when I put those pumps on, they made my legs look long and sleek... and my attitute... well lets just say... I was somewhat transformed.

Is it just me, or is there some power in the purple pumps? A sexy power... is it possible for a pair of shoes do to that :-) ?

I'm into my 3rd or 4th week of the SB diet. I'm doing something between Phase 1 and Phase 2. Not sure how many lb's I'm losing, but I do notice something. It could be mind over body fat.
I did have a few sets backs when I looked at the scale, but decided not to do that too much, and just continue doing what I'm doing.

I discovered French press coffee, I am using sugar with that and hazelnut cream... That's not allowed. I haven't incorporated any breads or pasta's. ... I did have drinks this pass weekend. My girl Gayle was in town, so there was some splurging going on. Not over the top but some. Including us going to PI the pizza jointin the Delmar loop. It was very good. My problem is not knowing if I do that, does it kill everything I've done... cancel it out... so therefore eating all that protein isn't good? Or is it ok since I'm still not incorporating a lot of carbs. Who knows... I'll just keep it going.

It's my Birthday, It's my Birthday

Today is my Birthday Yeah!!! I just got back from a trip to Atlanta with Martha and Lauren. Martha and I went to see Jeff and Sabrina and family. Lauren hung out with Britney all week. It was Fashion week they had a great time. And so did we we... we laugh a lot and I have to admit, drank quite a bit... "we were on Vacation". That drive down was a bit rough... lots of rain. But it was all good and great time away.

I talked with Gayle today. She has a lot on her plate with planning for her church's swanky Anniversary banquet this upcoming Friday. Brie, my inspiration for the blog, is amazing. She is on her way to New York, to tape Who wants to be a Millionaire. How exciting, right? Yeah I told Gayle, she's had a pretty boring summer, first Brazil now on television LOL.

Gayle and I confirmed Greece will be our destination and where we plan to be about this time next year. There are still some things we need to work out, but that decision has been made. Now the planning.

I'm actually pretty tired. So I'll come back sooner to include how the Years Journey to my Birthday will be captured. I want some interesting way to capture the 365 days and map out the journey to Greece.

Tracking the journey

Well i told my girls about my plan.  Gayle jumped right on board, with the right amount of interest and enthusiasm for what is now becoming our journey, our trip.  She sent a link on travel to the Greek Isles.  Yes we are debating between, Italy and Greece. I've always wanted to go to Greece, but I wanted to be open to other places. It has to be beautiful and it has to have water someone very close.  

The plan is to make a decision by July 27th of this year.  Know the game plan to make the trip happen and know the plan to lose weight.  Know the game plan to start living life likes it Golden... I want something that represents that kind of living. Golden living...... hmm give that some thought.  What would that be.  

Brie is/was also an inspiration with her trip to Rio de Janeiro.  How wonderful that was and her courage, her strength and her growth... really did inspire me.  

Well I do plan to blog for more frequently, now that I finally have taken up blog #2.  So I will journal/blog about the journey.  Sharing the up's and downs :) .  Stay tune for updates to the plan for the journey.... remember my deadline for that is July 27, 21 short days away.  Living my Life like it's Golden!!!

Well let's see what do I want to blog about.. I guess I first want to see if this works. Then I'll start my Tahitian dream and blog about a journey to the big 50.  I won't say yet how long that will be, just trust I'll have plenty of stories between now and then :)