My Superbowl Moments...

I like a good football game, especially when the score is close and stakes are high. I watch the Superbowl every year, just like most Americans, for the ads. Here is my take on the 2011 Superbowl.

1. Even celebrities get nervous and forget - Christina, you missed some words not sure if  you noticed.
2. Fergie of Black Eyed Peas - has great legs but doesn't mix well with others outside her group, especially Guns and Roses.
3. Chrysler 200 ad - best of the night!
4. Doritos - Best part, licking the finger ad - second best.
5. Kim Kardashian - Sketchers, not really sure here, she did great but doesn't she represent Reebok - miss communication with brands.
6. Snickers - Rosanne getting blasted by the log.
7. GoDaddy - Joan Rivers as a sex symbol just isn't right! The boob shot was too much!
8. Seeing celebrities in the stands - Cameron Diaz was feeding her man Arod.
9. The Food - National feed your face with good appetizers!

10. Ella was the the cutest! I made her an outfit only fitting for game day. Pictures soon to come!

That's my take on the commercials and the day. Way to go packers!

Losing the weight I need Thinspiration real bad!

I’ve done it, you’ve done it, we’ve all done it… Envied the girl who was back in her size 2 jeans right after a baby (I can think of a couple, those lucky hookers). Also, I feel like there are constant eyes on me looking to see if I will be one of “those” girls who lose the weight quickly. I wanted to be that girl but turns out I’m not. I knew when I got preggers that I would not be that girl. I do not lose weight very easily. Mainly, do to my love for pizza, cheese and anything that has 1200 carbs and the fact that I’m not good about working out.

The only comfort I’ve had is knowing a friend of mine that had a baby 10 days after me is pretty much in the same boat. Her weight is not dropping off like wet water. But on the flip side of that I’m not sure that either one of us are making drastic changes to make it happen in a quick fashion.

I wanted to give myself time to heal, I did have a c-section, and it is a lot for your body to go through.( I mean it took me 9 months to gain 35 pounds so I can take my time to loose it, right?) No, wrong I’m over it. I have been going to the gym at least 4 times a week going on 5 weeks now, and I have not lost one pound! So, now I know it’s due to what I eat, UGHHH the dreaded word DIET. Again, I wish I was one of those girls who can skip lunch or eat lettuce, but I’m just not.

I’ve even thought of joining the Kardashians with a Quick Trim diet, what are your thoughts??? I’ve also thought of trying weight watchers.

Does anyone out there have the secret to success? I know working out will be a main ingredient but I want to eat too.

Happy Monday!

My life has been a lie... the truth is I'm not really who I thought I was!

If you ever felt like your zodiac sign was off this might be why, the stars have realigned and you are not who you thought you were!
"What's your sign"-- Don't have an identity crisis, you are still who you say you are. The new year 2011 is shaping up to be a year of excitement especially now that some professor said we have left off the constellation Octopus, oh I mean Ophiuchus!
Here's the scoop, have you changed...
The Old Zodiac Signs
Aquarius: Jan 20 – Feb 18
Pisces: Feb 19 – March 20
Aries: March 21 – April 19
Taurus: April 20 – May 20
Gemini: May 21 – June 20
Cancer: June 21 – July 22
Leo: July 23 – August 22
Virgo: August 23 – Sept 22
Libra: Sept 23 – Oct 22
Scorpio: Oct 23 – Nov 21
Sagittarius: Nov 22 – Dec 21
Capricorn: Dec 22 – Jan 19

The New Zodiac Sign Dates:
Capricorn: Jan. 20 – Feb. 16
Aquarius: Feb. 16 – March 11
Pisces: March 11- April 18
Aries: April 18- May 13
Taurus: May 13- June 21
Gemini: June 21- July 20
Cancer: July 20- Aug. 10
Leo: Aug. 10- Sept. 16
Virgo: Sept. 16- Oct. 30
Libra: Oct. 30- Nov. 23
Scorpio: Nov. 23- Nov. 29
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29- Dec. 17
Sagittarius: Dec. 17- Jan. 20

Okay, now breathe... CNN reportedly says this is not accurate and things have not changed. I guess you get to decide who you are:)
I'm still a Leo which I believe runs true to my personality. I am lion hear my ROAR!
Have a great weekend!
Jesse

Reflection on 2010

I want to take a moment to reflect on 2010 and the memories that have made it one crazy, tearful, yet amazing year!

In 2010, My husband and I celebrated 2 years of marriage.
In 2010, I turned 28. Not very exciting but a memory none the less.
In 2010, I found out I was blessed with the most amazing gift from God, a little girl. This wasn't on my planner or really even a thought for the near future. BUT... It has been the best thing to happen this year! I love just watching her and I live for the moments when she smiles when she sees my face. Ella is all awesomness! (I'm tearing up a little now)
In 2010, my relationship with my sister changed. This is something I haven't really dealt with I guess for selfish reasons - so much going on in my life. She is on the wrong path and no road sign can lead her in the right direction. I'm not the type to sit back and watch a train wreck just happen. I have to voice my opinion even though at times it does not come off in the form of sparkles, rainbows and butterflies. I'm okay with not being the "cool" sister if one piece of my advice gets heard. Although, on the other hand I hate this. I love her so much and just want to laugh and cut up like we used to. I hate it even more that she is not a big part of Ella's life. This is definitely something that has come as a big surprise to me. I figured a baby might change things. I feel like things will get better though, I know she is a very strong willed person and will eventually figure her life out.
In 2010 I got a new car. Needed something bigger to carry the little one around in:)
In 2010 I lost my job. This was probably right up there with the most shocking of the year. There isn't much to say about this besides I do regret not saying goodbye to all of my co-workers.  I had built relationships with the people I had worked with and it was sad to go. I just had to move on and I wish them much success.
In 2010 I started making more crafts and expressing my creative side in ways I had never been able to before.
In 2010 I started Pookie Posh, my official  Etsy store for my cute handmade items:)
In 2010 I starting designing baby shower invites and learned Adobe CS4 - Im not a school trained designer however I know my way around the programs now.
In 2010 I got to stay home with Ella longer than expected:)
In 2010 my Dad was in a very bad motorcycle accident. He broke almost every bone in his body. He was wearing a helmet so he was lucky not to have endured any head injuries. He is very lucky to be alive today. Life can be gone in an instant and when something bad like this happens it makes you stop and count your blessings. I would not have been able to visit my dad on a regular basis if I had not lost my job. Family is priority above all things. I hate that this has happened to my dad but can see the positive effects that it has had on my family. Everyone around my dad has been there since day one. He has not spent a day or a night alone. The amazing support my family has showed makes me very proud.
In 2010 I got a new job!!! Different than what I have been doing in the past but all around a better position and organization for me. I am very proud and excited for the new challenges!
In 2010 a handful of my close friends became pregnant or had a baby. It is definitely the year for girls!!! I am very excited about the memories our little ones will make together.
In 2010 we survived the great Nashville flood.
In 2010 I was able to help out others effected by the floods
In 2010 my mom became a grandmother, she now calls herself YaYa :)
In 2010 my mother in law became a grandmother, she now calls herself Oma:)
In 2010 my dad became a grandfather, he calls himself Papaw.
In 2010 my father in law became a grandfather, he calls himself Papa Steve.

Gosh, Im sure Im missing some of the highs and lows of 2010 but all around it was a great year.  I had a lot of self reflection this year and learned a lot about my self. God dealt me a rough hand at times but I always stayed in the game. I am very lucky to have an amazing husband, healthy daughter, supportive family and wonderful in-laws. Life has been good in 2010 and I know 2011 will be even better!!!!

If you knew you were dying, what would you do?

Most of you already know Elizabeth Edwards recently lost her long time battle with cancer. I keep thinking about her three children and how their lives will ultimately be changed forever. I am certain before her passing she talked to her children about living without her. Before she died she began writing a letter on life, death, marriage, the future and how to's (to name a few). I think this was a beautiful thing to leave to her children not only as a keep sake but as a constant reminder of the person she wanted them to be.

What would you say to your loved ones, family and friends if you knew tomorrow would be your last. Would you go crazy, would you spend all of your savings, oh the possibilities. I love the idea of a letter, something to express everything you are thinking at a time when your honesty and truth will flow.

I would love to hear what you would do to commemorate your life for the future.


Happy Friday,
All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse

Remember when 30 was old

Ive been thinking a lot about the future recently which brings up the past. Ive been thinking a lot about how I grew up and where Ive been on my journey so far.

I remember when I would get money for A's on my report card, staying up late to watch TGIF, when I would listen to the top 10 on the radio just to hear my favorite song so I could record it on a cassette (these don't even exist anymore),when I would talk on the phone constantly to all my BFFs, when cheerleading tryouts were my biggest worry, when I lived for Friday night to "shake my mamma" on the PHS platform, when I went to work to make $20.00, when I lived for getting ready with the girls for the nights festivities, when I went out every night, when I would stay up all night studying for a test I had put off, when I anticipated my college graduation, when I bought my first home, when I got engaged, when I got married, and now to starting a family of my own.

Wow how life evolves so fast! Although it feels good to know the path Ive taken was because of the bad and good decisions Ive made along the way.
My journey has been a good one so far, now I'm about to take a road Ive never been down and it's a little scary! Life Whoa

Doggy Woes

I had to wake up this morning before 5:00 am, to my frantic husband yelling at me to get out of bed because something was wrong with Taysha- I JUMPED out of bed!

For those of you who don't know Taysha is my angel, my very first dog and my life would crumble all around me if something ever happened to her. This dog will for sure out live me or die the day I do like an old married couple.
Well, Taysha must have been very excited about eating breakfast this morning because she horded her food in her mouth from the others and ran off to drop her pile in the special place she wanted to eat it (she always does this weird eating habit) and she choked on a piece of food. And, I think she picked up a string along the way. So here my dog is choking at 5:00am and all I can do it sit there beside her in major panic mode.
How do you relieve a dog if they are choking? I didn't know the Doggy Heimlich removal or CPR. I had no clue. All I could do was sit there and watch her suffer while I kept patting her on her sides and sticking my finger down her throat.
Well, Im not sure which part worked the beating or the finger but eventually she stopped hacking. I layed down with her on the couch becuase of course she only wanted to be with me. I tried to calm her down beucase she kept shaking (so sad). Taysha made it through thank God!

Make a Difference

I'm sure we've all seen the news and the detrimental effects of the Haiti earthquake. If you feel like being philanthropic today and helping aid in the efforts to restore Haiti send a quick text message to The American Red Cross. This simple peck on the keys will donate $10.00 to help provide supplies and care to the people and children in Haiti.
The American Red Cross has already raised 1,000,000 through the text message campaign. So if you are thinking "what is my $10.00 going to do?", well it adds up with others to make a larger amount that will in turn be enough to make a difference.
Text the word "Haiti" to 90999. If  you would like more information visit The American Red Cross

Hump Day Confessions

I figure mid week is a great time to spill the beans...
So, I figured I would start my own tradition, here and now, of Confessing something every Wednesday. So here I am all exposed:)

Confession:
When I am in a meeting or a group setting I think of my escape route if I have to throw-up, Yuck I know. I check the exits and see where the closest trashcan is hidden. In the event I have to make a run for it.
Weird I know, but there it is!

Happy Hump day!

Now I want to hear yours! You can do it, everyone loves talking about themselves:) (smiling)

All the Best,
ChitChatChic

Gender Predictor... Hmmmm?

We live in society where now is already late and we need everything 30 minutes ago. So if you could predict the future, would you? Here is your opportunity... wondering whether you will have a boy or a girl, once you decide to have children, (or if you have them already and have something to prove) please proceed to the Chinese gender predictor. Yep you heard it, the Chinese have formulated a calendar that can predict (so they say) whether you will have a boy or a girl.
Don't believe me, try it out for yourself and try your friends and your mom and call your Grandmother. I want to prove the system wrong;) (mission for the day)

here she is, the future...

Let me know the outcome! Please, please, Please

All the best,
ChitChatChic

Jesse

Count your Blessings

The A Groupers making a difference

Someone lost their shoes

They keep track of the population - It is up to 70

One of the man made living quarters- a variety of people will share at one time.

Anna and I packing goodie bags - her ribbon curls were so much better:)

The A Group packing lunches for our visit to Tent city.

On Friday I visited Tent City in Nashville, TN. To me this area looked like a dump site but to the homeless that live there it is the only place to call home.
Upon arrival we were quickly surrounded by the people in need. One thing I noticed first hand was most were men, and I saw no children. This could be because of the guarded mentality they live by or maybe women and children stay inside the tarped homes. Inside their community you will see low fences around certain spots and only one person will come out of the area while another stays back to guard the area. Also, the areas are separated into certain clicks-- Just like neighborhoods.
Everyone was very appreciative of the lunch and grab bags we provided. I have posted some pictures of what it actually looked like.
When I was there all I could think about was the small things I take for granted like a hot shower, a roof over my head, food in the cabinet, clothes on my back and how these people worry each day whether or not they will have any of these luxuries.
So count your blessing for you never know what tomorrow may bring.
If you would like to know more about how you can help visit www.innercityministry.org

All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse

Do what you love....

I hate walking into a bookstore or movie store and asking the polite employee, "what do you think about this book or movie" and getting "oh, I don't know I don't know anything about it."
This just makes me mad. I know there are enough intelligent individuals wondering around the states to fill jobs where people can at least entertain me with some facts or hear say.
I think people should do what they know and do what they love. If you love to reads become a librarian or work at Books a Million. Its just that simple.
That's all of a simple small tragedy going on in my world tonight!