Its All About Me!

Heart-Shaped Glasses

Finally got my hair done today - it's been a while lol I am not sure if I want to go darker next time? I do love my hair blonde but it's always nice to change!
I have been enjoying my Easter break so far, I have turned into a book junkie, I do love reading it's my way of unwinding. Currently on this gorgeous book I love stories that involve animals but you always know it won't end well :( I have a pile of books to be read so large I may never get there :)

Another pound bit the dust last night - makes the total 10lbs which I am really happy with. I haven't really felt too deprived but ask me that in like another month and we will see lol

Where I've Been

Not blogging that's for sure!!!

It's something I hardly remember to do now, I have a couple of weeks 'free' for Spring break so I thought I should try to catch up on my blogging.

I can hardly believe I have been a student for almost 2 years, almost half way through! With my 1 year access course my total degree will have taken four years of dedication, lets hope it's worth it! I will be pleased to finish and equally chuffed to have completed a vocational qualification but I never could have have accounted for the hard work and lifestyle change necessary...
Hence the tentative use of the word 'free' I have essay's and reading to complete and a life to catch up with which ultimately always comes second to my degree! I am not complaining - it's just 'different'. All that luxurious free time I used to have "pre-degree" was a novelty, sadly one I cannot afford anymore...

So where have a been??? Quite literally everywhere! February saw the end of my community placement which was bittersweet, and also the completion of my first semester, a technicality dependent upon passing all my essay's, which they let you stew in your juices for 6 weeks - nice. So I took a trip (and why not) to New York! Which was fabulous, I highly recommend it to anyone. I think I walked the entire length of Manhatten but I got to see everything :) and I went on the "sex and the city tour" which being a huge fan of the show was a must!



I came back to England and welcomed two 'additions' to the fold. Now those who know me well, know I am absolutely bunny mad - yeah it's a little weird but I think we all have to have our quirks! So when my good friend from Uni moved in to her new appartment, which had no garden who did she turn to to house her bunnies!!! So I am now the proud bunny mummy to 5 - yes 5 rabbits, that is 20 bunny feet people!!!! Rufus and Jessie are 'garden' bunnies so they haven't met the 3 house bunnies. It's funny how it seems like we have always had them and 5 really isn't much more work when you already have 3! Stitch was quite keen to meet them - they were not as fussed on him initially!
I do feel very lucky to have lots of furry friends, not sure they love me quite as much though!

 

I have also been on another 'journey' the kind where I shrink my huge butt, and it has been going really well. So far I have lost 9lbs since the beginning of March which I am v v pleased with. As a serial dieter (which all women seem to be) I have say I think this is 'it' and you really will be seeing much much less of me.

So far I am pleased to report that 3/4 essay results have been passes and I and hopeful for the last result.. And that really is my dull life in one entry - hope you are still awake! TTFN

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I got some excellent news yesterday.  The shop that I really liked can order my dress *YAY* so I don't have to travel an hour to all my fittings etc and the girls in my 'local' shop are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay nicer. I am going today to discuss timescales and be measured.  Its all very exciting and a bit scary. Especially when you think that at the end of the month I have 6 months till the big day! I just need to get my bridesmaid dresses sorted then I will be much more 'organised'. 

I lost another 1lb this week which make 7 in total.  Which is good but I wish it was more :(  I have not been able to dedicate as much time for exercise these past few weeks which makes the whole process much slower.  I am thankful that it is coming off because small is good, its just so frustrating but then it has only been like a month, just seems longer he he

I will bravely add my tracker.  Check out my target !

46lbs to go ! depressing much?? My mum thinks this is too much but hey its MY wedding day so you gotta try for perfection

Skinny Mini...

I wish..Well the weekly weight loss is good! another 2.5lbs off so *yay*!!!  Its so boring though, 1lb here 2lb there but I guess its all in the right direction...  I am going bridesmaid dress shopping next week and who knows I may have a sneaky peek at some wedding dresses, heck even try one on!!!!!  My sister is bummed because I am going in the day without her! so I am going to take her at the weekend so she feels special!!!  I am going to pencil in a real dress trying on session with my mum and mum in law on Valentines day! If I feel nice I may let Danni join us as she will be on holiday...

I got some really great news today from my American 'shipping buddy' a book that I have ordered has been delivered to her which is great news because it is wedding related!  I am thinking of making my own cupcakes for the wedding and there is a fantastic book on the market.. sadly it is only available in the US so Pat was kind enough to have it delivered to her and she will ship it this week!!! Then I can get baking/tasting.. OK not too many taste tests- we are aiming to lose weight hehe

Spose I had better go now as darling Danni is here we are going to watch some trashy tv together: 'The O.C' and wish we were young American and rich hehe

Just A Quickie!

Its just a little entry tonight.. I lost another 1lb this week so wooo-hoo.. Don't get me wrong I wish it was more but we have to take it steady in order to suceed!

Poor Danni wasn't feeling well tonight so no girlie Tuesday :o( I miss her so feel better Danni xx

Catch Up

Well time for a few updates I think.  On the weight loss front, we are down 2lbs - woo hoo! I lost some inches as well which is what I am focusing on mainly.  I have been sticking to my exercise program like crazy which is so good, I think that has to be the main factor in if I lose/maintain my weight. Thankfully my weight has never increased more than it is now, I just seem to maintain it.  Here's to maintaining a lower weight I say. 

We decided on a DJ for our evening wedding entertainment so YAY! He was recommended to us by someone so he should be good.  I mailed him to see if he was free and he is so we will be posting a deposit to him in the next couple of days.  I I mean *we* have also decided what colours the groomsmen will wear so that is good, then we can go and get picking and ordering!  I have also set a date to try a dress on: February 21st so I need to seriously keep that butt moving before then he he

I have been so busy with my arts its hard to keep up, I am having to cut way way back really cos I have to focus all my spare time on working out *yawn*.  I have a fair few swaps I am going to work on today, I have my Scrapbook Class on Thursday and an ATC class as well which I booked last year!  As always busier than ever, I love it though.

Ok I am off to do some more wedding planning, will keep you all posted Have a great day!

Don't Stop Moving..

itI am going for it! I have to stay enthusiastic to feel like I am getting somewhere!  I went to the gym and completed my 'program' and for good measure went for a nice swim after!  I then went and restocked up my fruit and veg supply and have just made some yummy soup!  I had a gorgeous salad for lunch - good tip, if you hate salad cover it in Thai sweet chilli dipping sauce, then you will never know what you are munching!  I must admit I LOVE my veg but I could never eat a 'naked' salad ewww!  So day 2 is going well, only like 250 more to go... actually in all seriousness it is only 239 days to the wedding... oh my.. that sure is an appetite suppressor!

I am going to another wedding fayre on the 14th of January, just locally which is really exciting, I am hoping to look at some wedding dresses and be brave and ask questions.  I don't know what it is but the thought of buying a wedding dress actually terrifies me :( I think I am going to try a dress on and look rank!  I know the styles that I like probably WONT suit me, just because I am 'chesty' and all the girls in the pictures are not! So what suits a big breasted one? probably a bin liner.... I know I shouldn't be so hard on myself but I am feeling very very insecure about the whole thing, and a *little* annoyed that I didn't start worrying about my body before now...Actually that is not true, I did worry and I did plan but life got in the way... Oh well.. no point in getting bummed over that now nothing I can do to change the past but I can certainly change the future - yeah baby.