redefine yourself...see it in your mind

Hello all!

Today was a bear at work. I have late nights all this week. And getting ready for the move (yay!). And trying to get a plan to start my own business. And dealing with my sudden acne breakout (hairline and neck...what the skank?). I'm stressed out.

I just wanted to let you know that reading about you makes me feel better. thanks for sharing your life with me.

I had a great dinner. The 'zorba' also known as the "big fat Greek sandwich" at the Hub. Lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, cucumbers, and greek sauce on a croissant. Awesome.

I'm really annoyed 'cause I can't ge the picture upload thingy to work. I was going to show you house pictures! I'll post them next time I'm on!

front foot leads the back one

I am so sorry that I have been missing! Our air conditioning has gone out and it's made me frustrated. I mean, we've lived there for 2 years, and as soon as we sell (after the inspection, of course) things start going wrong. And I cannot turn the house over when the air conditioning doesn't work upstairs. It's just not right. I'm not a happy couch sleeper.

Other than that, things are just stressful. My job is really piling up. I worked most of the day today. I have a full day scheduled tomorrow, and pretty much for the rest of the week. I just want to be caught up when we close on the 13th so I can take some time off and not be stressed out.

I am SO EXCITED to move!

Thanks for sticking with me. I promise that I'll be focused again soon!

it still ain't easy at all

So remember a few weeks ago when I talked about my Maid Of Honor that I saw for the first time in 2 years on Facebook? I had dinner with her tonight, and two other girls who were in my wedding. It was really awkward. I reconnected really well with the other two girls, I was so amazed at how quickly we fell back into old patterns. But MOH was different...distant...almost angry. I know I haven't made the effort, but she didn't either, you know? There were hugs all around, and her hug when we met was stiff and there was no hug between us when we left. We are having dinner again next month, so there's hope for rekindling, but I don't understand why things have to be such a big deal. It makes me want to see the other two more, and I have shared so much more with MOH. I just don't know. I'm confused and sad.

I turn 30 in November. That's scary to me. I've decided I'm not waiting any longer to get healthy. We move in 3 weeks. Big deal. I'm not making any more excuses. I am taking my lunch to work tomorrow. I am going to pay $12 to join this new gym for the month so I can finally start and finish the Couch-to-5K program. The excuses are OVER!!

the fear you won't fall

I am ready for fall.

I am tired of hot and humid. I am tired of short sleeves. I want to cuddle up with my favorite Bellarmine sweatshirt blanket. I want to wear long sleeved tshirts. I want to be able to be outside without melting.

We have big plans for the fall. We are moving next month! Our move will include the availability of a state-of-the-art fitness center in our neighborhood. And walking trails. And a bedroom on the third floor. And a farmer's market in walking distance. And getting two hours of my day back since I won't have a commute. I'll have plenty of time to get healthy!

We got the October issue of Southern Living today, and its all about fall. Apples and pumpkins and fall mums. How do I invite fall to come see me early this year?

We are seeing Nickel Creek three times this fall, once in Louisville, once in Lexington, and once in (our favorite city ever) Asheville, North Carolina. The picture up there is from the scenic overlook of our favorite bed and breakfast, the Crooked Oak Mountain Inn. We'll be staying there when we see Nickel Creek in Asheville.

I am ready for fall!

one love, we get to share it

I think my lack of weight loss results right now has driven me to lists. I ran across this one on Living Better today, and decided to create my own! It is My One Word Meme.

1. Cellphone: charging
2. Relationship: awesome
3. My hair: short
4. Work: foster-kids
5. My sisters: none
6. My favorite thing: Starbucks (the bottled, refrigerated drinks)
7. My dream last night: none
8. Favorite drink: water
9. Dream car: convertible VW
10. The room I’m in : red
11. My shoes: flip-flops
12. My fears: money
13. What do I want to be in 10 years: mom
14. Who did I hang out with this weekend: church softball
15. What are you not good at: checkers
16. Muffin: cream cheese
17. One of my wish list items: chairs
18. Where I grew up: Greenup
19. Last thing I did: get dressed
20. Wearing: gauchos
21. Not wearing: make-up (yet!)
22. Your pets: cats
23. Your computer: laptop
24. Your life: Nathan
25. Your mood: excited
26. Missing: cereal
27. What am I thinking about right now? my right foot is alseep
28. My car: Altima
29. My kitchen: dark
30. My summer: moving!!
31. Favorite color: varies
32. Last time I laughed: today
33. Last time I cried: don't remember
34. School: finished!
35. Love: everywhere!

i'm right there if you get lonely

Things that have made me happy today:

• The house inspection on the house that we are selling went well.
• Tomorrow I get to watch my man play softball all day!
• I'm wearing my favorite green t-shirt.
• I heard "Baby Got Back" on the radio coming from my co-worker's office. I did a chair dance and sang it the rest of the day.
• I am REALLY looking forward to starting our new healthy life when we move!
• I gave in to a guilty pleasure, and I bought "Hey There Deliliah" from iTunes.
• Equus Run Cabernet Chocolate Wine Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
• I'm running a bath.
• I will soon be wearing my pink Hanes sleepshirt.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

hide the scars to fade away the shake-up!

The other day, Fat Bridesmaid talked about the future-her. That got me started thinking about the Future Krissie and what I wanted her to be.

Then I was watching Oprah today and listening to famous women talk about their journeys to become more like themselves, their paths to becoming greater versions of themselves.

And that got me thinking about who I want to be.

I want to be a runner.
I want to eat healthy.
I want to be a good wife.
I want to have a strong prayer life.
I want to be responsible with money.

Notice what is not in there? A mention of a weight, or a jeans size, or any other description of not fat. I can be who I want to be! I want to be someone with different behaviors, not different being.

I am going to rock at this self-improvement thing.

...just as soon as I find the time!

I really think that will come after the move! Less than a month to go!!