Loni's Life

http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/2010/10/197.html 1. While the cat's away my home is a very sad and quiet one indeed... good thing there ’ s nearly always a kitty in residence. 2. Muy fabuloso! 3. Children come in all forms and sizes … mine is a spoiled kitty and is she is only 9 ½ pounds . 4. Mocha comes running to the door, when possible, when I get home from work or shopping or what have you. 5. This may seem odd, but I prefer my cereal dry from the box with milk in a cup. 6. Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate; and that seems like a fine idea to me! 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to stamping , tomorrow my plans include sleeping late and Sunday, I want to see the US Navy ’ s Blue Angels !

One Minute Writer Magic Soap.... ahh.. my magic soap would wash away worries and fears, doubts and anger, war, poverty and indifference.

http://helpguide.org/mental/eating_disorder_treatment.htm The work of eating disorder recovery doesn’t end once you’ve adopted healthy habits. It’s important to take steps to maintain your progress and prevent relapse. ·        Develop a solid support system. Surround yourself with people who support you and want to see you healthy and happy. Avoid people that drain your energy, encourage your disordered eating behaviors, or make you feel bad about yourself. ·        Stick with your eating disorder treatment plan. Don’t neglect therapy or other components of your treatment, even if you’re doing better. Listen to the advice of your treatment team and continue to follow their recommendations. ·        Fill your life with positive activities. Make time for activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. Try something you’ve always wanted to do, develop a new skill, pick up a fun hobby, or volunte...

I ’ ve been concentrating on mindful eating and on a mix of JC and non-JC entrees including stepping out of the box in my normal choices at restaurants .  Last week at BJ ’ s, I had the Asian Chicken lettuce wraps.  Last night at Romano ’ s I had pasta fagioli soup (and I must say I prefer Olive Garden ’ s version); grilled chicken Caesar salad ; and topped off with le mon pound cake for dessert. This morning, I got up late and packed JC lunch and dinner quickly and nearly skipped breakfast … but at the last moment zapped a JC muffin and poured a cup of milk and then out the door I was headed … or so I thought … .    Somehow, I m anaged to catch one of my bags in the kitchen doorway, spilled en ough milk down my sweater and onto the floor … which I figured that was God just telling me to slow it down and take 10 minutes to just sit and eat my muffin … so changed my sweater, cleaned up the floor, poured more milk and did just that.   ...

The trip to the LiveSTRONG Challenge 2010 was a whirlwind this year since I left my BFF/Cycling partner at home as she recovers from surgery... and I had to be back in the office on Monday for an important project meeting.   So I left home in the wee hours of the morning i.e. before sunrise as seems normal for these cycling events... and got to Austin around 9:30AM.  Intermittent rain all along the way.  Picked up my packet and had time to kill before 3PM check-in at the hotel.  I used the time to go exploring various knit shops around Austin.   Stayed for the one night in an Extended Stay America at a great rate; though the beds were not as comfy as the Hilton line, it served its purpose.. and was only 20 miles from the start and right on the road leading to Dripping Springs. Up early the next morning before the sun (as usual).. picked up the traditional Event Day breakfast and got to the parking zone in plenty of time to get my stuff together and g...

The Sound of Music is one of my favorite musicals... perhaps because it was forced upon us as kids to start by my Mom... which then it's amazing that I love The Wizard of Oz so much because Mom would never let us watch that one... Last night Mama C and I went to see the SingAlong version on the Big Screen at a local movie theatre.   For its 45th anniversary edition being released on November 2nd, they are doing a media blitz including special screenings of a SingAlong edition.  They did a beautiful job digitally re-mastering both the visuals and the soundtrack.    The onscreen elements were so crisp that you could see individual water droplets when she splashes in the fountain when leaving the Abbey to sing 'I have confidence'... and even the little fuzzies on her ugly tweed coat.    They did a fantastic job of putting the words on the screen in time with the songs as well.. and I think all in the theatre had a grand time.

A nice close up between bouts of play with Mousey

FFI #196 1. One of my strongest beliefs is in a higher power . 2. Some of my smallest wins turn out to be really huge! 3. The sky is cloudy with a threat of rain and wind and cold, so a hot cocoa, a cozy blanket, and some knitting sounds good to me. 4. A Kitty Cat's purr is comforting to me. 5. I always thought I'd be a doctor or a scientist and I ended up being a tech geek . 6. I went to dinner and then I went outside to look at the full moon. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to some knitting time , tomorrow my plans include a manicure and Sunday, I want to have a good ride at the LiveSTRONG Challenge in Austin ! I've met my minimum fundraising, but cancer is a formidable foe...  please consider a tax-deductible donation http://austin2010.livestrong.org/loniholt

Gotta love Survivor … after 20 Seasons, they still find interesting ways to shake things up.  This year it was a tribes by Age which was replaced last week by the ‘ Drop your buffs ’ it ’ s a whole new game with a tribal shake-up that mixed the young and old tribes.   This week when they arrived at the Challenge, it turned into a 2 individual immunity idols up for grabs – one for each tribe and 1 tribal reward/a Feast of chicken and beef kabobs and BOTH teams going to Tribal Counci l.   The winning tribe would go to tribal first and oust their person.  Holly had immunity for that tribe and the numbers were with the youngsters on the tribe, so it was either Yve or Dan to go.   Dan should have been the one to go since he is obviously the physically weaker link … . But hey, it ’ s Survivor … and if the ones that are physically weaker, overweight, older or whatever and can make it past the f...

OMW: Ruler   Ok, didn't even need a whole minute to think of this one... while many in my life would be qualified for the position, I'd pick Mama C to be my Top Advisor if I were Supreme Ruler of the World.  She's quite knowledgeable about many things; what she doesn't know about she researches; and she's a grand delegator.  She's also the best debater of anyone I know and can argue a point from many sides and assist in finding creative solutions.   

What a nice surprise... my hubby left me a treatie for no reason, just an I love you and thought you might like this book. Zoe Mellor is one of my fave designers of baby/kid knitwear and I've made a few of her items.   But most of the 'babies' have outgrown the baby-wear and are growing tooooooo fast for kid-wear unless I knit in a few sizes up. Still, I've picked up and put down this book at the local yarn storn a few times; but hubby found it at a Half-Price Books and thought I'd like it ~ he said he wasn't sure since he didn't know much about knitting other than I like it. So yes, such a special treat today.

 In jail again because Cousin Phoebe is visiting  Mommy had to take lots of pictures to get one without Devil Eyes today The SU Stars Blog Candy Winner Texas JennyWren said... I am thankful for my husband and the joy he brings into my life. I was 10 years single and lonely before I found him. I know the difference between being with someone or being alone - I love being with him!! Thanks for the cute card you shared! October 16, 2010 3:42 PM Congratulations Texas JennyWren, you've won a package of Glitter Brads Subtles.

Welcome to Loni's Life and the last stop on SU Stars Hop 2 featuring Thanks & Thanksgiving themed projects.    If you're hopping along from the terrifically talented Carolyn Sharkas of Inking the Night Away  then you are in the right place.  And If you're just one of my family, friend, or regular visitors, then you are still in the right place, but you can enjoy the talents of 17 more stampers by continuing on to the SU STARS Home blog. My card for the hop was inspired by a card we did at Regionals in Ft.Worth last month. Stamps: Day of Gratitude   Ink: Cajun Craze Paper: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Whisper White, Autumn Spice Designer Series Paper Accessories: Designer Buttons/Regals, Hemp Twine, Paper piercer & Mat pack, Stampin' Dimensionals Now continue onwards to the SU STARS home blog to see the remaining bloggers on our hop... but before you go, take a moment to leave a comment by 10pm Central time on Sun 10/17 about your ...

I will accept myself as I am. I will accept others as they are. http://www.anad.org/ The sun is warm, the grass is green.    ~ The Next Karate Kid (Karate Kid 4) The answer is only important if you ask the right question.   ~ The Next Karate Kid (Karate Kid 4)

http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/2010/10/195.html 1. Wow, it's a gorgeous morning . 2 . This morning is simply beautiful. 3. My favorite way to start a day is by kissing my hubby. 4. Charlie Brown went to the store and he walked in the door holding a pumpkin. 5. I look out my window and see clear blue sky and a sunny day ahead ~ too bad I am stuck indoors working. 6. My BFF is what I've been thinking about lately. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to stamping , tomorrow my plans include sleeping late and Sunday, I want to have a great time at the DMA !

I was in need of a little Inspiration today …   ·        You know the only people who are always sure about the proper way to raise children? Those who've never had any. ·        Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it. ·        Let us now set forth one of the fundamental truths about marriage: the wife is in charge. ·        Parents are not interested in justice, they're interested in peace and quiet. ·        People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on. ·        The past is a ghost, the future a dream, and all we ever have is now. ·        Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And...

Aiming to be the Swim Leg on a Relay team for 2011... 2010 Trek Tri Photos by Brightroom Event Photography

Swim Route Bike Route 5K Route (Run/Walk)

Life As We Know It... very cute movie...  Predictable but fun movie... a bit of Raising Helen, Baby Boom, Three Men and A Baby.    2 Thumbs Up.. and lots of good movies coming out if the trailers I saw during this movie's previews hold true.

A few shots from my cell phone from a beautiful day with Mama at the Ft Worth Zoo

Mocha was NOT in a photogenic mood this morning...but will try again after work

http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/2010/10/194.html 1. My favorite month is June because I usually travel s omeplace for my birthday . 2. I love a fresh breeze on a hot day at Poipu Beach . 3. I love to sniff laundry fresh out of the dryer . 4. Buttered toast is what I like to have as a treat for breakfast. 5. The hobby I enjoy most is knitting .   {Cycling, Stamping, Reading, and SCUBA diving are not far behind.} 6. Lions and tigers and bears … oh my! 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to relaxing , tomorrow my plans include Wish100 and Sunday, I want to have some Beth Marie ’ s sometime after the zoo !

Thumbnails.. pending my Swim photos to be added so that I can order the whole kit & kaboodle. brightroom event photography

How'd I do... well, I did stop at JC and weigh yesterday on the way in from Austin.. and I did have a gain, which wasn't unexpected for the Road trip and being underhydrated on the way home (hey, some of those stretches of road have not even a bush to pee on much less a sparkling bathroom).  But for the food plan.. how did it go... Sat/Travel Day Breakfast at home - JC Breakfast Scramble, fruit, milk ~ Yes AM Snack- JC Anytime Bar & fruit ~ No Lunch- JC Chicken Salad kit, tossed salad, fruit ~ No/Opted for Chili's chips sans salsa and chicken fajitas and an orange PM Snack - 1/2 peanut butter sandwich, fruit ~ No Dinner- Out/TBD - Light pasta meal ~ Well maybe not light; but was Olive Garden chicken fettucine alfredo sans parsley; bread sticks; pasta fagouli soup; and 2 bites of BFF's lemon cake and 4 andes mints. PMSnack/dessert JC Toffee Cookies, milk ~ No Sun/Event Day Breakfast- Event Day Standard - Egg sandwich, hashbrown, diet coke ~ Yes, gotta ...

Mama C asked last night if I would do the sprint Triathlon again... 1/2 mile swim; 12 mile bike; 5K run/walk... and I'm thinking Yes, I think so. At the beginning, looking at the Lake with the gorgeous sunrise, I did have the Insanity Monkey on my back and there was a bit of anxiety and double-checking of myself as to whether I should do this thing or not... There were times I wanted to cheat (like come in after only 1 loop on the bike; or turn back early on the run portion).. and times I wanted to quit... like out on the bike... and returning from the bike to face the 5K on foot.. but I kept on going. Lessons learned included to bring a bigger towel to exit the swim portion of the event such as to have a better, cleaner, and more dry spot to stand on and perhaps get the feet a bit dryer before shoving them into socks.. perhaps dry the body a bit better so that the water didn't just follow gravity and drip into my socks making them extremely soggy for the ride and the...

Some people have a knack with kids; some people have a knack with animals; some people have a knack with elderly people … my BFF is one of those that is a magnet for little old ladies I think...  t his time in the restroom at The Collin Street Bakery in Wa co.    We had stopped there for lunch on the way home from the Trek Tri and both made a beeline for the Ladies Room … passing a middle-aged man escort ing an elderly woman to the restroom door.   By the time BFF made it out of her stall and on her way to wash-up, the elderly lady had finally made it into the bathroom and not sure how, but BFF ended up stuck in a conversation with her.. and I just hid out in my stall stifling my laughter until it was all over.    I heard BFF finally make her exit and the little old lady was still muttering in conversation with her even though she w as long gone.   I then quietly made my exit from the stall; quickly and q...