So far, 28 years have been amazing.

My birthday is coming up, in June, and as I sat thinking about it this morning, I realized that with the 28th year of my life, comes the 11th year of having my husband in my life. 11 years. Insane. I don't remember when we officially met the first time....he was critiquing my swim stroke, I know that, but I do know that I was out of town for a while and when I came back, I saw him again on my birthday. June 11. I met some friends at the local YMCA to go out for my birthday, and he was there, practicing with his band. His band mates begrudgingly convinced him to sing Happy Birthday for me and the rest is as they say, history.

Sure, those first years were hard. We were in and out of a relationship together as we tried to figure out the other people in our lives. But, I wouldn't trade one minute of our life together. Because all the people in our lives have made us who we are today. And besides, who knows at 17 that the person they are falling for is destined to be the love of their life? ;)

Amazing how time flies. I never thought 11 years would get here. But here it is, and I still remember the butterflies and heartbeat skips this man caused for me all that time ago.

Honestly, turning 28 is pretty amazing. As I look back on my short life, there are so many wonderfully fantastic memories. Sure 11 years of it includes my amazing husband, but the first 17 include my amazing family and friends. I wouldn't trade one day of my life for anything and I know that I am incredibly lucky to have the had 28 years that I've had. So, on June 11, raise your glasses and toast to my birthday. ;) Here's to another 28 amazing years of life with all of you in it. 

"Love at first sight is easy to understand. It's when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle."
-Amy Bloom

*pitter patter pitter patter*

 

Protein and Carrots....

It's been a while, sorry. Life is life and sometimes it gets busy. These past few weeks have been like that.

So, how about an update? I feel like I eat protein non-stop! When in doubt, grab a protein shake. When hungry and it's not quite meal time, eat a protein bar! PROTEIN! PROTEIN! PROTEIN! I felt like one of those infomercial people just now. Weird.

So we're eating healthy, and it's hard. It's hard to plan ALL OF YOUR MEALS for the week on the day you go to the grocery store. I mean, what if you decide you just don't want tofu Wednesday night? Switch to chicken? Thankfully my freezer is overstocked with meats so that shouldn't be a problem. Fresh veggies? That's another beast all together.

Working out is ho hum. It needs to be more consistient for me, at least, but the weeks at work have been crazy and I don't always get the chance to run off and get in a hour+ workout. But I'm trying. That's what counts, right?

Anyway, here are my words of wisdom for today....


"sweat is your fat crying" as seen on a vehicle in the West Plano side of town. (It was like a Mercedes or something with this big ass sticker all over it. Good times!)

Hope all is well with you loves.