"Perky Girl"

Taking the plunge......I'm Engaged! :)

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 21:23:15 GMT

For those who don't already know.....I'm engaged. :)

Matt & I are very happy and have scheduled the wedding for next September (2007). We've found the place. It's at a pretty place up in the wine country. It has views of vinards and hills in all directions. It sould be absolutely gorgeous in Fall with all the warm yellows, oranges, and reds.

I've found the dress. Thank god because that type of shopping is torture to me. There are just too many ugly dresses and for absurd prices.

Now comes the fun part, the wine and food tasting. Everyone is so willing to help us with this part of the planning....good wine, good food, I would want to help too. :)

I hope everyone is doing well.
Best,

Kris

My current motto theme song.....

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 05:31:17 GMT

"Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield

Couch Ridden. :(

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 20:02:48 GMT

Somehow I managed to catch something this last weekend. :(
I've been hitting the couch hard yesterday and today. It's sheer torture. I hate beeing stuck indoors. But, I know that I won't get better if I don't take it easy. At least I don't feel too bad since the weather sucks.

Well, I hope everyone has started their weekend off well and haven't gotten too wet. :)

Ooh, and side note. Thanks to everyone for making my birthday a fun and enjoyable one. :)

Dinner Anyone?

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:56:23 GMT

Hey guys,

I am putting out one more notice about dinner Saturday night at Buca di Peppo. Any one interested?.....

Laptop Question.

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 16:06:51 GMT

I'm thinking about buying a laptop sometime. I would love to get some recommendations.

Thanks.

A Must See Movie! :)

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:51:43 GMT

Ok, I saw this movie a while back. I highly recommend it to anyone that has not already seen it.

Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.

A Must See TV Show!.....Especially for your guys. :)

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 05:19:34 GMT

Ok, who ever has netflix you must see "Coupling" done by the BBC. It's fuck'n hilarious!

.....can you say "The Jr. Patrick." ? :)

Adventurous

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 19:09:34 GMT

Screw the kids. I don't need them.

I want to get lean, yet buff and travel all over the world and have fun, adventurous, and exotic adventures!

Birthday Plans

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:24:32 GMT

Hey guys,

My birthday is this coming Saturday, March 25th. There is a hike and picnic planned in the Big Basin area. And dinner at Buca di Peppo per my request.

I just want to see friends, get outdoors, and have good food for my birthday. So, if you are interested in seeing some beautiful scenery (should include a beautiful waterfall), good conversation with friends (might even meet some new people), and eating lots of good food, you should contact my party planner Matt at mnandrews@lbl.gov for more details.

Oh, I know that not everyone reads LJ so you are welcome to spread the word. Anybody is welcome.

And, if you only want to come hiking or just want to come to dinner, that's ok too.

Lastly, presents not needed. Just getting time with friends is all I want. :)

A Sad Day. :(

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 01:53:35 GMT

I never had a good, excepting, supportive group of friends growing up. All the girls were just too caddy and the guys would just make fun of me all the time. I was always the outcase because I didn't give a shit what the latest fashions were getting drunk all the time, etc. I would want to have people like those as friends anyway. Plus were I lived, if you weren't paper thin then you weren't worth talking to. I've felt pretty much alone my entire life and fairly sub standed. :(

So yes, sometimes I have a hard time believing that I might be an ok person.

I would just like to fit in a little bit. :(

Refrigerator Goodness.

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:52:00 GMT

I got a mini-frig. for the office over the weekend. I've got it pluged in and filled with healthy food. I'm liking it so far. Now lets see if it helps me eat better.

Intersting Food Info

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 18:30:36 GMT

ok, anyone heard this before?

I was just talking to a co-worker about weight loss. She told me her doctor said that you need to eat at least 70 g. of protein a day to get your metabolism up. Apparently it has worked for her. She has lost 160 lbs.

Anyone else have other good info?

2nd Weigh-in

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 18:27:20 GMT

Well, I am at the same weight as last week - 186. But, I'm feeling more active and happier.

Ahh, the memories.....pudding?

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 22:27:15 GMT

So, Matt asked what I want to do for my birthday. Don't ask me why but for some reason pudding wrestling came to mind. Ahh, the things we do in college.

But hey, it worked better than the jello wrestling. You would have thought that we had been smart enough to think that jello has to go in the refrigerator....just a wee bit cold. :)

Oh, but it must be vanilla pudding if you want to actually wear clothes because chocolate stains. But hey, naked is just as must fun. hehe. :)

Now everone is having the image of naked people wrestling in pudding in their head. You're welcome. :)

Feeling Punchy

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 22:33:43 GMT

Errr..... I'm feeling a little punchy this afternoon. I forget my yogurt this morning so I couldn't have my yogurt & walnuts at 9am like usual. This does not help because I had decided last night not to bring the apple and peanutt butter thinking I would have enough to eat. Well, I'm down two meals today....my body is very upset with me because I was already cutting my food back and today it's been cut back even more. errr. :(

Just an hour and a half to go. I can make it. I just needed to complain a little bit.

One the subject of health......

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:03:10 GMT

I found another good reason to have my own office. I can bring in a mini-frig so I can keep my office stocked with nutritious food. I think I will get one later this week.

....It's all about changing habits, not dieting.

Hitting The Antsy Stage.......

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:31:29 GMT

This is a good thing.

This weekend I finally it the "antsy" stage. I'm just itching to get outside to exercise. That's a great feeling. It's finally not feeling like work and I'm ancious to get out. So, I'm going to adjust my exercise schedule. I will do a full walk/hike (1 hour) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Tuesdays and Thursdays I will do a half walk then head to the gym to lift weights for 30-45 minutes. And, I will do yoga on Wednesday nights as well.

I'm hoping to add in biking to work in a week or so. Right now it's just to damn cold!

But, in any case, I'm feeling pretty good. :)

First Friday Weigh-in

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:51:16 GMT

Well, I got on the scale this morning....

I weighed in at 186. That means I lost 4 pounds. :)
Not bad for my first week. And, next week I start taking my bike to work. Between that and the hiking and a little bit of weights, I will have a nice cross training schedule. :)

I hope everything is having a great Friday!

Need Input On Food Choices

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 18:37:41 GMT

Since I am exercising more I get a craving for salty stuff to replenish what's lost through sweating. Can anyone think of some good salty snacks that are somewhat healthy?

Thanks!

The Early Morning Workout

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 15:59:10 GMT

I finally did it. I got my butt out of bed a little early this morning and lifted weights at the RSF before work. It's quite nice to have the gym right next door to my building. :)

It wasn't even that hard to get up a little earlier than normal. So, the next step is to start biking to work. I may even start next week.

You just feel so much better after a workout. I wonder why it's so easy to forget that? Otherwise I would always get my excercise.

I'm in mood to kick a little ass.....

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 22:07:34 GMT

Ok, that's it. I'm flipp'n fed up with bullshit.
(I'm just going to ramble. It won't necessarily make sense or flow very well.)

I know I'm not the prettiest girl in the world. I'm definitely not skinny. And yes, I'm independent. But shit man, that doesn't make me a bad person or a bitch.

People say I'm great, wonderful, and kind....this is only while I do whatever they want, don't say a word, and never disagree. That's such bullshit! I'm soooo tired of being the shit-on person. The person they put down just so they can feel better about their sorry asses. I WILL not tolerate it any longer.

Oooh, and one of the biggest things I hate is the fact that other people act like they can do something, say something, complain, etc. but, I'm not allowed to do the same. I'm supposed to be a robot with no feelings, no emotions, nothing. Apparently I'm just fucking not allowed to be human. If I try, then I'm psycho, a bitch, etc. Really, what the FUCK is up with that!!!

And, the whole "everything is about me" attitude that is ever more present in our society. It's "the whole world revolves around me." If it isn't within my two foot bubble then it doesn't concern me. And the most agrivating....."It's not my fault, it's always someone else's fault." No one wants to take responsibility for their actions.

I'm a very nice person and always willing to help, but I will not stand for this shit anymore. And, I am in every way justified to not put up with it!

I am a great person! All of those shit-heads can just fuck themselves!!!

Anyone up for fun? All are invited! :)

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 21:00:46 GMT

Hey Everyone!

I just emailed Marcus about this but wanted to send an invite out to everyone.

First, this weekend I had many requests that I visit the South Bay more often.
Second, Matt and I want to get out a lot more.

So, let's combined the two....

1. I want to make some trips to Castle Rock for some climbing.
2. Hiking in the Big Basin area and other areas around the South Bay.
3. Must do some geocaching.
4. Biking.
5. I have asked Marcus if his jeep is still working (still waithing to hear back).
6. Kayaking and other water sports.
7. Anything that anyone else can think of!

We would like to do something at least once or twice a month.

So, who's up for fun?! :)

Initial Weigh-in - The Ugly

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 16:15:36 GMT

I did it. I got on the evil scale. Now it's time for the ugly...

I weighed in at 190 pounds. But, at least now I have an idea of how much I need to lose. I'm going to aim for 155 right now. I can reajust later. So, that makes it 35 lbs. that I am looking to lose. That's not toooo impossible.

1. I had a toasted egg sandwich for breakfast at 6:30am(half sandwich)
2. I've got my grapefruit here next to me.
3. Then I have the cinnamon & ginger yogurt for 9am. (It's very good! It's
Trader Joe's. I higly recommend it. It's wonderful for digestion.)
4. I have the sliced half apple with just a dollup of peanut butter for 11am.
5. BLTC for lunch at 12:30pm. (The bacon is soy bacon and will also be a half
sandwich.)
6. And, 1/2 cup of cottage cheese for 2pm today.

This will be my daily meal schedule. I can't think too much about it, otherwise I start straying and get that bagel or doughnut. I can't have that. I must have discipline.

Note: A must do - Take a lunch pack to work. The food is right next to you.
It's much easier to keep a schedule and you don't wander off to the nearest
cafe.

Dinner will be shrimp and salad.

Multiple small portions ("mini meals") throughout the day...got to shrink the tummy capacity.

Ok, I'm off. It's grapefruit time! :)

2nd post - The Hard Decision

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 07:34:01 GMT

I never knew that I had such supportive, understanding friends. It makes what I am about to do a lot easier....

It's been like pulling teeth to get myself motivated to lose weight. But it's time to do it. I'm tired of feeling slugish, avoiding things because of the weight, and the big one...feeling insecure. I've been using the weight as an excuse not to do things. Tomorrow morning I will do an initial weighing and yes, I will post it. I've got to face the music sometime. I can't run forever and I will never get better if I don't take responsibility for my actions and never try to make changes.

So, everone will get to watch as I go through the process of losing weight. I will weigh in every Friday. There will be ups and downs. I hope people will be willing to be there to help me get though the rough stuff?...you guys wilingl to listen when I need and ear???

Anyway, I will give more details tomorrow after I weigh in.

This is my "official put it in writing" statement.

I CAN do this....

1st Post Of The Evening - Relationships

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 05:47:56 GMT

The question.....How do you know when you have found the right one???

After a good weekend of catching up with friends and good talks about life and past relationships...the good, the bad, and the ugly. I'm suprised that humans can even interact with each other at all.

So, back to the question. How do you know? Please share your so called "aha" moments, when you realize that you might be willing to spend the rest of you life with someone. Was it something they said or did, etc.?

....being at commitment phobe. I would love to hear what others have learned/realized in this area.