Long Time No Blog

So, it's been quite a while since I've posted a sincere blog post. I've been so incredibly busy (and lazy) that I just haven't thought to post. I do have about six weeks off from school, which I am SO excited for! =]

I have not done much in the reading or writing department, well, minus the reading/writing I was required to do for school. I have quite a few books I want to read for fun over my break and hopefully into the summer semester. I miss reading. I do need to refresh myself on my book. I haven't touched it probably since last summer and that makes me super, super sad. I hope I have some time to make some progress on it before the summer semester begins again.

I'm taking two writing classes this semester: Introduction to Creative Writing and Seminar in Fiction and Non-Fiction writing. I'm taking these two classes to specifically help me with my current, as well as any, future writing I plan to do.

Well, that's all for tonight. I'm going to go relax and play some Sims3 and/or read! =]

xoxo,
Megan

Bahaha

I love jealous girls. I was told I have no brains and I'm a low life and fat! Hahahaha I'm far from fat and I'm far from a low life. Last time I checked I am double majoring in college full time! What do you do? Oh yeah you don't do anything but work..so shut your mouth. Stay out of my life! I will always be better than you! :-)


Xoxo,
Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 24

Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change

I wish I could change the distance between Alaska and Virginia, Alaska and Iowa (soon to be Ohio since Steph is moving there), and soon enough, Alaska and Florida!

xoxo,

Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 23

Day 23: A picture of your favorite book.

I don't really have a favorite book. I actually have favorite series of books. Unfortunately, I can't choose between the Harry Potter Series, The Hunger Games Trilogy, and The Vampire Diaries. So, you all are going to see 3 pictures for Day 23!

xoxo,
Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 22

Day 22: A picture of something you wish you were better at.

 I need to be better about not worrying about people who have caused stupid drama and not letting them get to me. I need to get better at just focusing on the people who matter. =]

30 Day Challenge - Day 21

I apologize for not being consistent with this. School happens, other things in life happen, and before I know it, it's the end of the day.

Day 21: Day 21: A picture of something you wish you could forget.

There is nothing I wish I could forget. Everything happens the way it happens for a reason. <3

xoxo,

Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 20

Day 20: A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.

Ireland.

xoxo,

Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 19

Day 19: A picture and a letter.

This is a few days overdue, I apologize for that. With my hubby finally returning, things have been crazy. It's been nice to spend time with him though! =]

 

This is the very first letter I received from Eric in basic. The picture of us was taken 6.5 weeks later at his BMT graduation. =] One of the best weekends of my life!

xoxo,

Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 18

Day 18: A picture of your biggest insecurity.

My anxiety. Enough said.

JUST SHUT UP...

ABOUT ME!

There is a reason you ARE NOT a part of my life anymore. You treated me like dirt, especially when I needed help most of all. You're backstabbing, two-faced, and a liar. I do not want people like that in my life!

So, my question is, if we aren't a part of each others' lives anymore, WHY DO YOU INSIST UPON BRINGING ME UP AND KEEPING MY NAME IN YOUR MOUTH?!?! WHY DO YOU CARE SO MUCH ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS OR DOES NOT HAPPEN IN MY LIFE?!

I don't sit here and bring you up to other people. So don't do the same to me! Just move on with your life and act like I was never apart of it. JUST STOP BRINGING ME UP! STOP BEING SO JEALOUS OF MY LIFE THAT YOU HAVE TO TREAT ME LIKE DIRT AND THEN WHEN I REMOVE YOU FROM MY LIFE, YOU TRY AND KEEP TABS ON WHAT'S GOING ON IN MY LIFE! WHO GIVES A CRAP?! I don't care what goes on in your life, why do you care about mine?!

There is a reason you have been blocked from my facebook. There is a reason I try to limit my interaction with you. I don't want to be associated with such fake people who have nothing better to do with their time.

By the way, I think it's hysterical you are all of a sudden best friends with someone you used to talk trash about ALL the time. If only she knew. That's okay because karma's, what's that? That's right, karma's a b****.

Okay, rant over. God, I can't wait to get away from this craphole. People have nothing better to do than stir up drama here. Like really, DO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE WITH YOUR LIFE! GET A JOB OR GO TO SCHOOL! HOW ABOUT FOCUS ON YOUR OWN LIFE INSTEAD OF MINE!

xoxo,
Megan

30 Day Challenge Day - Day 17

Day 17: A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.

 I know, I know this a quite depressing post. But it's true. Recently, I had to watch The Holocaust for a project in my WW2 class. I've always had a fascination with the subject and I'd love to be a historian for it. Although the movie was tragic and depressing, it impacted my life in a profound way. It's a shame to think the human race can be so harsh and so cruel. I only hope events such as these never occur again.

xoxo,

Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 16

Day 16: A picture of someone who inspires you.

 Jillian Michaels has been an inspiration to me for quite a while. Although may regard her techniques as harsh and ridiculous, I think she has to be this way. Many people baby themselves and let themselves go and she shows them how to care about themselves again. She also shows them how powerful the body is and that it can be pushed to achieve the results somebody wants. I think she genuinely cares about people and well, I wouldn't mind if she were my trainer. :-)

 xoxo,

Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 15

Day 15: A picture of something you want to do before you die.

I want to see Bon Jovi in concert with backstage passes!. I have loved them for forever and it's one of my biggest wishes.  

30 Day Challenge - Day 14

Day 14: A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.

This picture will be self explanatory. I could never imagine my life without my husband. <3

xoxo,
Megan

Valentine's Day '11

So, my Valentine's Day was pretty much awesome. As long as you measure it against my horrible, dreadful V-day of 2010.

Yes, Eric was gone again this year, but it still wasn't too bad. I got my V-day gift from him early, but I still had a card to open, which was nice. Oh, and we got to have our V-day webcam date. I just really can't wait to celebrate it when he finally gets back (if you know what I mean). ;-)

I also got a rose and chocolates and the cutest card ever from my dear friend Annie. She's my substitute hubby while Eric's a way. I have to say she did pretty well. She and I had our Valentine's date on yesterday. We went and got our hair done, went out to dinner, and then saw a movie. As usual we had a pretty good date!

I can't forget STEPH! She and I had a webcam study date on V-day. Despite the studying, we still had fun hanging out. She's pretty rad. <3

Overall, I'm thankful for the amazing people I had in my life on V-day '11. They made it worthwhile, despite my husband being on the other side of the world!

xoxo,
Megan

Workout Update

So this week has been kind of crazy. It's made working out and following my eating plans/diet pretty difficult. I hope to get back on track tomorrow.

Let's see. I was able to go to the gym on Monday. I went for 2 hours and Day 4's workout is the exact same as Day 1's. I did it much more quickly though, which was pretty nice! Unfortunately, I was unable to go on Tuesday. =\ Bummer there.

I woke up at 2 am on Tuesday freezing cold. My dog's couldn't even keep me warm and they might as well be heaters. So, I got up and turned my heat up, figuring my house was cold because it was almost -50 outside. I went back to bed and when I woke up at 7, it was even colder in my house. It was below 60s degrees upstairs and right at 50 downstairs. I called housing and they told me everyone in my circle was without heat. So that was a pretty crappy wakeup call. My pups and I snuggled into bed again and slept for a big. We didn't get my heat back until around 11. I was no fun being in a cold house all day.

I ended up not being able to go to the gym because I had to stay at the house in case housing maintenance needed to come in.

Then today, I didn't go to the gym because I woke up with a really upset stomach and ended up falling back to sleep until 10. Booooooooo!

I won't be able to go to the gym tomorrow because I have to do research for a paper. however, I should be able to start back at the gym on Friday! I really just need to stop slacking on school work and stay more organized. If I stay on top of crap, I should be able to go to the gym when I'm supposed to. It just stinks when you have absolutely not motivation. Hopefully, I'll find that soon.

~Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 13

Day 13: A picture of your favorite band or artist.

Okay, so my favorite band/artist changes from day to day. This week, well for this month actually, my favorite artists have been Michael Buble and Bruno Mars. I think this is because Eric is gone though.

 Bruno Mars

Michael Buble

xoxo,

Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 12

Day 12: A picture of something you love.

Once again, I failed to do this day on yesterday! In all fairness though, I had a pretty busy day. You can read all about that in my next post!

 This is my great, amazing, wonderful, pretty friend Annie. I met her on myspace a couple years ago and we quickly became friends. She got married this past summer and moved here to be with her husband. We quickly became the best of friends! I will be sad to see her move next month, but I know we will be friends for a lifetime. <3

These are my dogs Kahlan and Chevy. Kahlan is the black dog and Chevy is the tan dog. They are the best ever and help me out so much when Eric is away. Kahlan is a bit crazy sometimes and drives me mental; but, nonetheless, I love her. Chevy is my baby. We have had her since we moved to Alaska. <3

xoxo,

Megan

1.5

So, I had my weekly weigh in today! I weighed 133. Last week I weighed about 134.5! That means I lost 1.5 pounds from last Monday! It's amazing what watching what you eat, counting calories, and working out can do for you!

I just found my motivation for my trip to the gym this morning! =]

xoxo,
Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 11

Day 11: A picture of something you hate.

This one will be easy.

I cannot stand cheese! It's disgusting. Even looking at this picture of cheese I can taste the super nasty stuff. But get this, I like cheesy snacks, like cheetos. Yeah, I'm weird.

xoxo,

Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 10

Day 10: A picture of the person you do the craziest things with.

Yesterday, I had trouble figuring out what to put for this. I honestly really don't do crazy things, not by myself, not with anyone. So I decided to do a picture of the person that I talk about the craziest things with!

Once again, this is Steph. She's my bestest friend ever!!!! We talk about some pretty crazy stuff. But, shhhhhh; that's for us to know and you to never find out! ;-)

Heck Yeah - Day 2!

So, today was my second workout of Jillians and I did pretty well. Below is what my workout consisted of:

Circuit 1

1.      Wide-Grip Laterial Pull-Downs (pyramids up with weight) – First set 20 reps; second set 12 reps; third set 6 to 8 reps

2.       Dumbbell Row – 15 repetitions

3.       Lunges – 50 reps (25 each leg)

4.       One minute hill run at incline 10 – speed 5.5. women

Circuit 2

1.       Low Dumbbell Rows – 15 reps

2.       Seated Hamstring Curls – 15 reps

3.       Step-ups – 20 on each leg

4.       One Minute hill run at incline 10 – speed 5.5. women

Circuit 3

1.       Crab Walk – 10 Steps forward

2.       Reverse Plank – 5 leg lifts on each leg

3.       Crap Walk – 10 Steps backward

4.       Reverse Plank – 5 leg lifts on each leg

5.       Supermans – 20 reps, then hold the midpoint position for 20 seconds.

6.       Reverse Crunches – 25 reps

7.       Mountain Climbers – reps for 1 minute

Circuit 4

1.       Pendudlum Lunges with Hammer Curls – 10 reps on each leg

2.       Hammer Curls – preform reps until bicep muscle failure

3.       Static Lunges with Reverse Cable Fly – 10 reps with each leg forward

4.       One minute hill run at incline 10 – speed 5.5. for women

Circuit 5

1.       One Leg Pelvic Thrusts – 15 reps per leg

2.       Toe Touch Crunches – 25 reps

3.       Mountain Climbers – reps for 1 minute

N   Needless to say, I'm feeling it already. It'll be interesting to see what I feel like in the morning. I need to work on doing the circuits much more quickly. I'm still learning a lot of the exercises, so that could take some time. I'll get better at it eventually, and who knows, maybe even after I finish the entire workout, I could go back through and do it again. If I get pretty good at doing the circuits quick enough, Jillian recommends doing each circuit twice. I want to try and work to that goal.

T    Tomorrow, I will probably just go to the gym for an hour instead of two. I'll probably just run and do some biking. I have to meet Carolyn for lunch at 1 and I want to have enough time to get ready for that and possibly even doing some note taking before. So we'll see!

      

S    xoxo,

      Megan

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30 Day Challenge - Day 9

Day 9: A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

Once again, like all the other days, I have two pictures for this post.

 My husband, Eric, has been my best friend for almost five years. He has been there for me through my last two years of high school, our separations due to his traveling for the military, the rough times I have had living in Alaska, college, and the rough times I may have had with my family. He knows me inside and out, better than anyone else and that's what makes me so dear to me. He loves me for who I am and I can be myself around him. He is an amazing person who can make me laugh or smile on even my worst days. I look forward to our lives together! <3 

 My best friend, Steph, and I met when Eric left for basic training back in April of 2008. We met on a military forum for significant others and well, the rest is history. I've only met her once for five minutes, but it was pretty freaking awesome. She quickly became my best friend and she always will be! She has been there for me through Eric's traveling for the military, through college, through all the crappy people I've met in Alaska and so many other circumstances. She, too, much like Eric, can make me smile or laugh on even my worst days. She is truly a best friend. I look forward to our lifelong friendship! 

xoxo,

Megan

Shame On Me

I've been slacking on the gym the past two days. Yesterday I probably had a bigger excuse than I do today, but oh well, we all have those days where we fall back a few steps. The important thing is to move forward the next day. Start over.

Thursday morning, the day after my Day 1 workout, I was exhausted. Not just tired, but I mean full out exhausted. I couldn't even keep my eyes open to work on school work. So, I went back to bed and took a nap. That helped definitely. I was all set to start back at the gym today, but I woke up and fell back to sleep and just wanted to focus on my homework I had to finish. This wasn't a good enough excuse to skip out on the gym. Oh well, I'll just work on my motivation more tomorrow and force myself to go. I know that once I get there I will enjoy it and be glad I went.

My eating hasn't gone so well today either. But again, everyone has those days where they hit rough spots. I'll have to watch my portion sizes when I go to eat with Carolyn on Sunday and when I go out to eat for Valentine's Day with Annie on Tuesday. =] I will be successful in my journey to getting in shape. Without setbacks, there ultimately cannot be progress.

Bring it on Day 2 tomorrow! =] =]

xoxo,
Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 8

Day 8: A picture that makes you laugh.

 This picture makes me laugh simply because of the memory behind it. This was the night we got married and we were goofing around (like we do best) after we had gotten to the hotel! We're just super silly together and this picture captures that perfectly. =]

30 Day Letter Challenge - Day 7

Day 7 - A picture of your most treasured item.

 As usual, I'm having trouble figuring out what to use for this 30 Day challenge. Today was particularly hard, but I narrowed it down to two items.

This is my new wedding band. It is not the one I had on our wedding day, but this is one Eric recently bought me. I love it. I like the heart shape and I like how it appears to be bigger than 3/4 a karat when it's really exactly that. Eric likes this ring, but he wanted to buy me a bigger ring. He's so silly. I think this one is perfect. <3

 Books are my second most treasured item. I am a book nerd, but to me, books are so much more than printed word. They create vast world's in which most of have never dreamed of visiting or even, in some way, being a part of. Books give me that ability. They also give me the ability to escape "the real world" when I just need a break or it becomes too much to handle. I just recently received a nook and I LOVE it. Although, books that I absolutely love are still going to be bought in physical form instead of e-form. This includes series of books that I already have in hard or paper back cover. =] 

xoxo,

Megan

Jillian Has Killed Me....I Think!

So, today was my Day 1 of my workout with Jillian Michaels' Making the Cut. Let me tell you, I am so sore. I didn't think it was possible to feel this sore! I have trouble getting up from a sitting position. I guess that shows how out of shape I am. 

Anyway - it's totally and completely worth it. I was in such a good mood afterward my workout. I don't remember the last time I felt that great. Plus, I'll probably sleep so well today!

This morning, I got up around 7:15 and I had to eat and get my stuff together. By the time all that was done, it was time to head to the gym. I got there about 9:10 and was there until 11:10. So a full two hours in the gym working my butt off. Below is an idea of my workout. It's basically circuit training for the next 30 days. Hopefully as time progresses I'll be able to do each circuit twice. That would be SO nice. For right now, though, once through each circuit is enough. 

Before I did any of the circuits, I warmed up by stretching and doing a 3 minute walk on the treadmill, then a 2 minute run. Then all the fun began! ;-)

Circuit 1

1.       Dumbbell Presses on Body Ball – 20 reps (10 each arm)

2.       Dumbbell Flys on Body Ball with Crunches – Use half weight of Dumbbell Press & do 15 reps

3.       Squats – Perform 50 fast

4.       One-Minute sprint at 7 mph

Circuit 2

1.       Plank – hold pose for 10 seconds

2.       Close-Grip pushups – 5 reps

3.       Side Planks with Inner Thigh Raise – 10 reps then flip into Plank and hold for 5 seconds

4.       Close-Grip pushups – 5 reps

5.       Side Planks with Inner Thigh Raise – 10 reps then flip into Plank and hold pose for 5 seconds.

6.       Burpies – straight from plank, perform 10 reps

7.       Sumo Squats – 50 reps

8.       One-minute sprint at 7 mph

Circuit 3

1.       Frog Pushups – 20 reps

2.       Squat thrusts – 20 reps, then hold a static squat for 30 seconds

3.       W Shoulder Press with Leg Extensions – 10 reps on each leg

4.       Jump Rope for 1 minute

Circuit 4

1.       Bench Dips – 20 reps

2.       Rope Tricep Presses – perform reps until muscle failure

3.       Static Lunges with Lateral Shoulder Raise – 10 reps with each leg forward

4.       Mountain Climbers – reps for 1 minute

5.       Boat Pose – hold for 30 seconds

Circuit 5

1.       Jump Rope – 1 minute

2.       Bicycle Crunches – 50 reps

3.       Extended Plank – hold for 30 seconds

I have my workout for tomorrow planned...but AGH! It's 10 times scarier than today's!  I can't wait to update you all tomorrow. Bring it on Day 2!

xoxo,

Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 6

Day 6: A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

Okay, so I know my dog isn't a person, but sometimes she might as well be! There are days where I sit and wonder what exactly is going through her mind. I think it'd be so cool to be Chevy for a day!

xoxo,
Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 5

Day 5: A picture of your favorite memory.

Now these aren't in any particular order and while I have more favorite memories than just these two, I chose to share the following. =]

This was the cast party after our production weekend of Cyrano. Theater was by far the best experience I had in high school. I'd without a doubt re-live these days; they were some of the best of my life.

This is how Eric asked me to be his girlfriend. He sent this to me over an IM. It was super cute and sweet. This is one of my favorite memories because this is the day that my life changed forever; I had started dating my soul-mate, best friend, and future husband. 

xoxo,

Megan

So, My Dog Beat Me Up

Yep. Just what the title of this post says. My dog beat me up.

Two weeks ago, I was about to head to my friend Annie's house to spend the evening with her, her husband, and their two dogs. I was also going to take Chevy and Kahlan with me. Well, since Kahlan has never been outside (there was already snow on the ground when we got her in October) she is kind of scared of walking outside. I was picking her up to carry her out to the car and at the same moment, Chevy decided she wanted to jump up and headbutt me in the eye. Literally, her skull made contact with the perfect circle of my eye! Now, Chevy only weighs 40 pounds; however, she is extremely muscular, especially in her back legs. She can jump up, off the ground, and look Eric in the eye. My husband is 6'3" or 6'4".

Yeah, it hurt like no other. I thought maybe she had just given me a black eye, but six hours later, I was still in the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. My eye was swollen shut and it felt like I had been permanently poked in my eye. It was awful.

Thankfully, Annie and Lance were here to drive me to the ER since Eric's on the other side of the world. After getting quickly checked in, the doctor came in and asked what happened. After explaining to her what happened, she put these numbing drops in my eye. And, let me tell you, those things are seriously the greatest thing on the face of his planet! For the first time in about 7 hours, I could open my eye and not be in much pain. After that she put this dye stuff in my eye and I found out that it turned my eye blue expect for a part of it that turned yellow. This yellow part was a huge scratch down the entire left side of the color part of my eye. In other words, I had a cornea abrasion. How Chevy managed to scratch my eye that much and that badly is beyond me.

So, for the next week I was out of school and practically slept the entire time. I couldn't do anything by myself and I was virtually blind for the entire time. I couldn't even watch T.V. it was pathetic. This put me a week behind in school and I just caught up with that tonight. Anyway - on top of getting that dreadful cornea abrasion, I was puking my guts out the day after! Ah! Talk about some rotten luck. Evidently I picked up a bug from the ER. Oh, and here's the real kicker: the day I was puking my guts out, my bathroom flooded into my kitchen! I swear, things always happen when your husband leaves for a deployment or TDY; it's practically inevitable. In this case, Eric hadn't even been gone a week.

Luckily, I recovered pretty quickly. Unfortunately, my vision is still kind of whacked out. Oh well. I'll go to the eye doctor for that soon. Oh yeah, and during this week where I was handicapped, I learned even more clearly than other recent previous events, who my true friends were! What a sigh of relief.

 This is how I looked for the entire week practically!

This is how I looked at the hospital. Lovely isn't it?! Haha.

Well, that's all for tonight. I'll post a general update tomorrow at some point! =]

xoxo,

Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 4

Day 4: A picture of your favorite night.

I don't think this picture needs much explaining. This is my wedding night; the night I married my soul-mate, my best friend, my better half, my everything, and my hero. Even today, almost 2.5 years later, I look forward to spending the rest of my life with him as much as I did then!


xoxo,
Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 3

Day 3: A picture of the cast from your favorite show.

Ah! I'm so sorry I kind of fell behind on my posts. Last Monday, my dog, Chevy, headbutted me and I suffered a cornea abrasion. I was practically blind all week. I'm doing better, but my vision hasn't improved. I have a follow up appointment for that tomorrow. But now I should be able to post blogs everyday. =]

This post is going to be longer because I have several shows that are my favorite! =]

I started watching this show when I moved to Alaska and I quickly became addicted. It's currently in it's 8th season, and has new cast members. Despite the cast change, I still love the show as much as I did the day I began watching it. I'm certainly hoping it will be around for quite a while longer!

 I started Gossip Girl when Eric left on the TDY before the one he is on now. It quickly became my "go to" show to watch when I had absolutely nothing to do and was in a miserable mood. I love everything about this show, especially Chuck. ;-)

The Vampire Diaries is only in it's second season, but it probably ranks up there as one of my most favorite shows ever. It is quite different from the series, but that is what I love about it (we can't forget Damon Salvatore either..haha!). Every week I am surprised by something new that happens on the show, or doesn't happen, or something that I just don't see coming at all! 

90210, is the remake of Beverly Hills 90210. While this isn't a show that I will stop anything in my life for, I still love it. The drama each week keeps me coming back time and time again for more!

I just recently got hooked on Bones. It's sort of like CSI, just with a forensic anthropology twist and isn't as redundant. The episodes are similar at all, much like they are with any of the CSI shows. I like Bones' (or Temperance Brennan's) inability to look at the world in an emotional sense and I like Boothe's ability to do just that. Once again, I've completely fallen in love with this show because of the characters behind it!

I don't think this one needs much explaining. I'm a theater geek, especially a musical theater geek; therefore, I am a Gleek. The talent these individuals bring to the table every week absolutely astounds me. Plus, I'm in love with the main character, Finn! =] Haha!

Last, but definitely not least, is LOST. I'm actually quite saddened that this show is no longer on television, but it had to come to an end at some point. This is probably the show that ranks up there as my most favorite show of ALL time! I loved the characters, the stories (although they were confusing 90% of the time), the mystery, the frustrations, etc. I think it's just safe to say that I loved everything about this show!

xoxo,

Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 2

Day 2: A picture of you and the person you've been closest to the longest.

This post is going to involve three different people: My husband, my mom, and my grandma.

My husband, Eric Wayne, is one of the most amazing people I know. We met in 2006 and have been pretty much inseparable ever since. He is so much more than my lover, he is my best friend, my better half, my soul mate, and my everything. Nobody else in this will world will have my heart like he does. I could never feel what I feel for Eric for another man. Nobody will ever take his place. I love you Eric Wayne. Forever and Ever. I promise. 

My mom! She has known me probably longer than anyone. Afterall, she did give birth to me! Haha. Anyway - she and I tend to butt heads a lot, but it doesn't mean I don't love her. I currently live approximately 4,000+ miles away from home, so I go years without seeing her. It stinks having her so far away, especially when Eric is away for the military. However, knowing she is just a phone call away helps a lot! I am really hoping she decides to come visit me for a week. It would be beyond awesome to have her visit in me in Alaska! Some mommy-daughter time is very much needed! =] 

My Grandma Price is one of my most favorite people! I can call her and talk to her about anything and I love that about our relationship. When I was younger, I used to get home from school and call her everyday! I don't talk to her as much these days, but that's mostly because of me living so far away and the 4 hour time difference between us! We do still talk a couple times a week (usually) and I still love our phone calls as much as ever!

xoxo,

Megan

30 Day Challenge - Day 1

So, I've decided to take part in the 30 Day Challenge. Now, most people do this on facebook, but I decided to do it on my blog! I'm hoping it'll also help me pass time until Eric returns from this TDY and will kind of act like an inadvertent countdown. =] Enjoy!

DAY 1: A recent picture of you and 10 facts about yourself. Either here or on your own page.

This picture is one of the only recent pictures I have. I'm wearing my new sweater that I got for my birthday! I  cannot wait to grow my hair back out! 

Random Facts:

1. I got married when I was 18 and don't regret it one bit!
2. I'm married to my best friend and I grow to love him more and more everyday.j
3. I have a problem with anxiety and I'm currently on medication for it.
4. I'm pretty insecure about myself.
5. Reading is one of my favorite ways to relax or "escape" from things that are going on in my life.
6. I watch way too many television shows.
7.  My best friend, Stephanie, and I have only met once. 
8. I'm way too trusting, but I hope to change that.
9. I've just recently taken up scrapbooking and I love it way more than I thought I possibly could.
10. I never pictured having a second dog while we lived in Alaska, but I don't regret getting Kahlan whatsoever. She and Chevy are my pride and joy! =]

 xoxo,
Megan 

New Year, New Me

I know, I know, that title is so cliche, but for me, it's my New Year's Resolution and I mean it with all of my heart, soul, and mind. I am determined!

It's my new year's resolution for more than one area in my life. I'm going to work hardcore at getting in shape, I'm going to be more careful with the people I let become a part of my life and I'm going to let go of those who should no longer be in my life. I'm also going to work on being a better wife to my husband and succeeding even more than I already do at school.

First things first, this upcoming Monday, I'm starting to go back to the gym and I'm going to get my health back on track. I've been reading Jillian Michael's Making the Cut and it's given me perspective on how to succeed at my fitness and health goals. I'm going to have to follow a strict 30 day meal plan and an even stricter workout regimen. However, I have the faith that I can do it.

Later this week, I'm going to go through everything in our cabinets and fridge and get rid of all the nasty, processed food. I'm going to donate what I can to the Food Bank or another area donation program that accepts food. I may have to begin shopping at Wal-Mart, which may or may not be more expensive, but if spending more money to buy healthier foods is what it takes, then so be it. No amount of money can take the place of my health. I'm also cutting out the fast food and the sodas. Bring on the water!

I'm not saying that I want to be back to a size 3, I just want to get fit and actually have reasons to love my body. I'm not putting a weight number to my goal, because I've heard not to go with that mentality. So we'll see how it goes!

With that said, there's going to be another addition to my blog. I will be posting daily updates concerning my fitness adventure! So, I should be posting a lot more than I have been in the past few months!

As far as cutting out the people who shouldn't be in my life, well I think there's no explanation there for what that involves. I've been way too disappointed by people I've had in my life and I'm tired of being let down. I'm no longer going to give a crap what people think of me; they can love me or they can hate me, I don't really care which emotion they pick for me. I'm no longer going to try and please everyone because that's just not possible to do and I've learned that in the past few weeks, months, and year.

Lastly, being really careful of who I bring into my life is also a part of this big change. I'm not going to be the super trusting person that I've always been. I have this problem with trusting people almost immediately and all it's ever done is come back to bite me in my booty. Along with this new found sense of caution, I'm also going to start listening to my husband's opinion of people I bring into my life. He has been right every single freaking time and I can't believe I actually got upset with him one time because I believed differently. Eric's uncanny ability of knowing the true character of people is remarkable and after being correct 5 out of 5 times, I think it's time I finally start taking his opinion in this matter to heart.

In that way, I hope to become a better wife. After all, he could and probably will keep me from a lot of disappointment and heartache in the future!

Well, that's all for this update, I'll post another update tomorrow! =]

xoxo,
Megan

It's Been A While

Well, hello there Mr. Blog. I haven't seen you in quite a while! Yeah, that's just how super busy my semester was! I cannot tell you how much I was on the go. Taking five classes was absolutely nuts, but I survived. To make things more hectic, we got a new puppy in October. So a four week old puppy plus five college classes was even crazier. But, again, I survived. I passed the semester with four A's and one B; pretty successful if you ask me! I'm now on winter break and enjoying every minute of it! The semester starts for me again on January 18. I'm only taking three classes this semester, which is a break for me!

I have so much to write about, I'm sure there will several updates over the next few days.

Tonight, though, I want to focus on an old friend of mine. We were pretty close when we were teenagers. Actually, we were best friends and even dated at one point in time. We were inseparable for that short summer and I'll never forget it.

After we broke up, things were very different for us. Needless to say, our friendship was different. For the past five years we've communicated off and on, but definitely not like we would when we were young. When were younger we'd talk on the phone for hours and just have a great time. Tonight, though we have talked for more than a "hi" here or a "happy birthday" there. We talked about my husband and his girlfriend and how great our relationships were going  with each of them. Well, we just chatted about this or that and where life has taken each of us. It was extraordinarily nice; I didn't realize how much I missed it - missed our friendship. I care about him a ton and he will always been one of the best friends I have. I know that if I ever needed anything or anyone to lean on, I could go to him and I'm thankful for that. It's just been a really good night of friends catching up. It was a great way to end the evening!


I should definitely have another post tomorrow!

xoxo,
Megan