~Goodye August! We will miss you~~
I think that everytime we blog, we always say, "A lot has changed." Well, a lot has changed this month!
Daniel recieved his final grades from the summer term. After his first semester of Graduate school he has a 3.0 GPA! We are all very proud. The fall semester just started for Daniel, so he has set the bar high for maintaining the GPA. You can do it!
Angel went for a job interview at the Jonesboro Human Development Center. She did not get the job she interviewed for; however, she did recieve a part-time position at the same location. The job will begin September 8th.
Angel's friend, Tina, married her sweetheart Len! Congrats to the two of you!
Daniel's cousin, Christa, had her baby. The Newberry Family welcomed Carlie Jean! Congrats! She is a cutie!
Angel's nephew, Andrew, turned the BIG 7 this month! Daniel and Angel were not able to attend his party, however, he told us that he had a Star Wars party! They are growing up so big!
We also blogged earlier in the month about changing our way of life, and starting to exercise and become more healthy. We did very well for about three weeks, then a "hold" was placed on our exercising. Other than that we are doing exceptionally well!
Speed Bump #432 of Life
Throughout life there are Speed Bumps that we come face to face with. Daniel was involved in a car accident on his way to Henderson, Tennessee. The car is totaled, and I will post pictures of it later this week. Daniel is alive, and that is the important part. Following his accident he was showing symptoms of dizziness, nausea, vomitting, light-headed-ness, and loss of breathing during the night. So, it is now been a week after his accident, which includes, three ER visits, a passing out spell during church, very little sleep, and lots of tears. Daniel has shown a lot of improvement today, which is an amazing thing given this past week. Everyone will be happy to know that they did a CT of the head and neck, and he DOES HAVE A BRAIN. :D He is scheduled on Tuesday of this week for an EEG. I kid around with him telling him that now since the brain was found, we have to find out if it functions. :D We are in great spirits now, since he is getting better. Man was this past week difficult and stressful.
We know that many prayers were said on our behalf this past week, and we thank you so very much! We know that the power of prayer works, and we are so thankful to have amazing friends and family! We will keep you posted on his test.
Thank you for everyone who has supported us throughout our journey! We love you all!
In Him,
Daniel and Angel
8/31/09
8/17/09
Time for a Change!
The majority of my friends are either A)Pregnant or B) losing weight. I have decided to jump on the "bandwagon" and follow suit. But don't worry, I'm not pregnant! Everyone remembers when they were "high school skinny," and wish for that body to reappear. I don't want that exact body to emerge again, just part of that body. I, being a Math-Geek, calculated how many calories I burned a day back in high school. (It was about 3,000 daily. Give or take how hard Leigh-Ann worked us, and if it was a company year or not..)
I realized a while back that I needed a "change." A change in the way I was eating, exercising (or the lack thereof). I have never been one for "diet pills" or "magic diets" because I think that if you really want to "diet" you are actually telling yourself "I need a change of life" (to quote Debbie). I enjoy shopping, A LOT, however I have not felt like going much lately because of how much weight I have gained. Don't get me wrong, I am not doing this mainly so I can go shopping.
I am doing this because:
1) I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. (Read that out loud if you it doesn't make sense).
2) I want to be able to play with my grandkids whenl I am 80 years old. (Whenever, we have kids).
3) I want to set a goal and feel like I accomplished it.
4) I don't want to lean on fast food places or microwave meals. I want to learn more about the nutritional value of healthy food.
So, that is what I am doing. I am trying to go all nat-ur-al on this change of lifestyle.
Here is how I am going to do it:
1) Counting (yes, counting) the number of calories I intake, and the amount of calories I burn off. I have done research on this and there are positives and negatives. However, I have decided that this is a plan that I can control. If I choose to do the "Atkins" diet, I have a strict guideline that I must follow. I would probably just stop it and go back to my old ways. Counting calories may seem like a pain to others, however, I feel that it is the best plan for me. I have an application for my iphone that helps me keep track of my caloric intake and my caloric burn.
2) Exercise Exercise Exercise. I am not able to lift weights like I use to in high school due to my abdominal surgery. I am, though, able to exercise and do cardio. I like the rush of being active and going-going-going. Daniel is helping me by pushing me to the limit. We play racquetball (his new favorite sport), and walk-jog-run together whenever he is in town.
3) Wii Fit. Probably one of the less responible investments in our future! However, my brother bought one, and I have heard nothing but good things about it. On the Wii Fit, it does body assetments, and has different aerobic activities for you to do. What I like the most about it is: If you are doing aerobics, it tells you what you are doing wrong, what you need to improve on, and allows you to watch TV while still exercising. The last one is great, because I can watch Hell's Kitchen, HGTV, The Office, or any show and not feel like such a couch potato.
4) Family and Friends. They are my biggest motivation. People slip from their "change of life", but I hope that I will have that support to slap me around and say, "No, Angel...No Ma'am! Bad!" :D
This is by no means a way of getting sympathy from people, but more of me encouraging you to evaluate your life, and change it, if you feel you need a change. No one can urge you to change your eating habits or exercise habits, only you.
"Only You can Prevent your Own Obseity" (In my best Smokey The Bear impression!) :D
~Angel
I realized a while back that I needed a "change." A change in the way I was eating, exercising (or the lack thereof). I have never been one for "diet pills" or "magic diets" because I think that if you really want to "diet" you are actually telling yourself "I need a change of life" (to quote Debbie). I enjoy shopping, A LOT, however I have not felt like going much lately because of how much weight I have gained. Don't get me wrong, I am not doing this mainly so I can go shopping.
I am doing this because:
1) I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. (Read that out loud if you it doesn't make sense).
2) I want to be able to play with my grandkids whenl I am 80 years old. (Whenever, we have kids).
3) I want to set a goal and feel like I accomplished it.
4) I don't want to lean on fast food places or microwave meals. I want to learn more about the nutritional value of healthy food.
So, that is what I am doing. I am trying to go all nat-ur-al on this change of lifestyle.
Here is how I am going to do it:
1) Counting (yes, counting) the number of calories I intake, and the amount of calories I burn off. I have done research on this and there are positives and negatives. However, I have decided that this is a plan that I can control. If I choose to do the "Atkins" diet, I have a strict guideline that I must follow. I would probably just stop it and go back to my old ways. Counting calories may seem like a pain to others, however, I feel that it is the best plan for me. I have an application for my iphone that helps me keep track of my caloric intake and my caloric burn.
2) Exercise Exercise Exercise. I am not able to lift weights like I use to in high school due to my abdominal surgery. I am, though, able to exercise and do cardio. I like the rush of being active and going-going-going. Daniel is helping me by pushing me to the limit. We play racquetball (his new favorite sport), and walk-jog-run together whenever he is in town.
3) Wii Fit. Probably one of the less responible investments in our future! However, my brother bought one, and I have heard nothing but good things about it. On the Wii Fit, it does body assetments, and has different aerobic activities for you to do. What I like the most about it is: If you are doing aerobics, it tells you what you are doing wrong, what you need to improve on, and allows you to watch TV while still exercising. The last one is great, because I can watch Hell's Kitchen, HGTV, The Office, or any show and not feel like such a couch potato.
4) Family and Friends. They are my biggest motivation. People slip from their "change of life", but I hope that I will have that support to slap me around and say, "No, Angel...No Ma'am! Bad!" :D
This is by no means a way of getting sympathy from people, but more of me encouraging you to evaluate your life, and change it, if you feel you need a change. No one can urge you to change your eating habits or exercise habits, only you.
"Only You can Prevent your Own Obseity" (In my best Smokey The Bear impression!) :D
~Angel
8/2/09
Oh Say Can You.... WHAT?!
Welcome back!
Since the last time we blogged, my in-laws have moved into a new home. We are so excited for them! We helped them pack and moved, and I believe they are pretty much settled in. I don't think one can ever be "fully settled in", but I think they are extremely close! Congrats!
One of my best friends, Faith, just found out that she is going to have baby #2! YAY! Her first child is a finalist in Parents.com Baby Competition. So the love-joy-happy is free-flowing in their home! Congrats guys!
Daniel's Graduate school for the summer is almost finished. Last summer term he took Leadership, and this term he is taking Life of Paul. This week is the final week of Life of Paul, and he is very very busy. His stress level is high, but you couldn't tell it just by looking at him! Wish him luck!
I blogged last month that I was on some new meds, and they were just making me worse, so I stopped taking it. Let me tell you I feel 100% better, minus food poisoning! hehe... No More Fast Food-Fast Food for me!
I am still jobless-Sad Day. However, I am hoping and praying that things look up! I have an interview August 3rd with the State of Arkansas. I should know something by the end of the week.
My grandmother passed away on my birthday and it has been rather difficult. But I know she is in a better place. Since she is the last of my dad's parents, her items had to be separated and given to her children. What I do not understand is that when someone passes away there is such a fuss over "who gets what". There has been a lot of controversies in many families, and that is why I am a BIG believer in drawing up a will. The items that are left over when a person passes away are still considered "their" belongings, therefore, everyone should respect the will if they leave something to another person. If you don't get what you "want" don't complain! You never know, what you were "left" or "given" may have been worth much more than the items given to other people!
I love the book of Proverbs! It is just short quotes that can be apply to anyone, in any situation. I love it! So, I have decided to change my Facebook status once-twice daily with verses from the book of Proverbs. If you do not have Facebook, sign up and look for us! If you do have it and are not friends, search for us!
TV-TV-TV
Daniel and I try not to watch a lot of TV, just because we have so much reading to do for school. But when we do watch TV, we have our FAVS! Hell's Kitchen, Design Star, and Shark Week have all started up again! I am lucky because they are on different nights!
I hope each day makes you Smile larger and laugh harder than yesterday!
~Angel
Happy-Happy-Joy-Joy-Happy-Happy-Joy-Joy
So, I found out that my good friend Tina is getting married. She has decided to have two ceremonies, and to my luck, the first one is going to be Saturday August 8th, in Huntsville! I cannot be more happier for her!Since the last time we blogged, my in-laws have moved into a new home. We are so excited for them! We helped them pack and moved, and I believe they are pretty much settled in. I don't think one can ever be "fully settled in", but I think they are extremely close! Congrats!
One of my best friends, Faith, just found out that she is going to have baby #2! YAY! Her first child is a finalist in Parents.com Baby Competition. So the love-joy-happy is free-flowing in their home! Congrats guys!
Daniel's Graduate school for the summer is almost finished. Last summer term he took Leadership, and this term he is taking Life of Paul. This week is the final week of Life of Paul, and he is very very busy. His stress level is high, but you couldn't tell it just by looking at him! Wish him luck!
I blogged last month that I was on some new meds, and they were just making me worse, so I stopped taking it. Let me tell you I feel 100% better, minus food poisoning! hehe... No More Fast Food-Fast Food for me!
I am still jobless-Sad Day. However, I am hoping and praying that things look up! I have an interview August 3rd with the State of Arkansas. I should know something by the end of the week.
My grandmother passed away on my birthday and it has been rather difficult. But I know she is in a better place. Since she is the last of my dad's parents, her items had to be separated and given to her children. What I do not understand is that when someone passes away there is such a fuss over "who gets what". There has been a lot of controversies in many families, and that is why I am a BIG believer in drawing up a will. The items that are left over when a person passes away are still considered "their" belongings, therefore, everyone should respect the will if they leave something to another person. If you don't get what you "want" don't complain! You never know, what you were "left" or "given" may have been worth much more than the items given to other people!
I love the book of Proverbs! It is just short quotes that can be apply to anyone, in any situation. I love it! So, I have decided to change my Facebook status once-twice daily with verses from the book of Proverbs. If you do not have Facebook, sign up and look for us! If you do have it and are not friends, search for us!
TV-TV-TV
Daniel and I try not to watch a lot of TV, just because we have so much reading to do for school. But when we do watch TV, we have our FAVS! Hell's Kitchen, Design Star, and Shark Week have all started up again! I am lucky because they are on different nights!
I hope each day makes you Smile larger and laugh harder than yesterday!
~Angel
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