Lifestyle Change - I hope!

Well, I got a new "day" job and it starts on February 19th. I am THRILLED and excited, and mostly relieved. The road has been long, I've been without health insurance for over a year and I am going to be so happy to be getting it back.

Along with this comes a new schedule. I'll be working there 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday, and hopefully will be at the salon on Wednesdays & Thursdays 5:30-8:30 and Saturdays 10 AM - 3 PM.

Along with a new schedule will HAVE to come a new lifestyle change. Basically, I plan on doing some exercising for 15 minutes after work on Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays, then work my way up to 30 minutes in a few months. I used to do all my cleaning on Sundays but since that is going to be my ONLY day off, I plan on moving it all to Friday nights, leaving my Saturday evenings and Sundays completely free to relax or do whatever I want to do.

Next week, I plan on going to the grocery store to get some stuff for my lunches and snacks at work. All healthy but filling stuff!

Here's the list I've compiled for two weeks worth of snacks and lunches:

• Apples
• Tangerines
• Green Grapes
• Pomegranate Seeds
• Bunch of Bananas
• Celery Sticks
• Baby Carrots
• Cucumbers
• Sliced Almonds
• Low-Fat Granola
• Whole-Grain Tortilla Chips
• Reduced Fat Triscuits
• Laughing Cow Light Swiss Cheese Wedges
• Pretzels
• Low-Fat Yogurt
• Fat-Free Ranch Dressing
• Hummus
• Peanut Butter
• Luna Bars
• Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine or SmartOnes micro. dinners

As you can see, I am not really a cook at all. I don't really see myself cooking lunches for the next day or putting a salad or sandwiches together as busy as I am gonna be so, the TV dinners are the best I'm gonna do haha.

Wish me luck with this, and I wish you all luck with any lifestyle changes YOU all might be making within your own lives!

Current Favorites: 10-10-2011

Currently Watching....

The Ladies of PAN AM looking' good!

PAN AM
Sundays, ABC: check local listings
Loving this show! The nostalgia is great, and it isn't just about prancing around four pretty girls for all to see. I have always been fascinated by the pre-Kennedy assassination era, and this definitely represents it in a beautiful way. There are plot twists and a couple of sexy men in it too! I also pretty much grew up watching Christina Ricci, starting with Mermaids back in 1990. If you haven't checked it out yet, you are missing out!
To check out their official site, click here.

She really IS kidding most of the time!

Currently Reading....

Seriously...I'm Kidding

by Ellen DeGeneres

If you read the back cover of this you will be in stitches! I figured if the back cover was this good, the book was gonna be amazing and so far, it hasn't disappointed. The book makes you think about things, but not too seriously. It makes you laugh at life, something I think we all forget to do most of the time. The chapters are short and it's a very easy read. Basically life lessons the Ellen DeGeneres way. Please pick it up even if you aren't a big reader. I'm not a big book reader and I just love this!

You will thank me for years to come!
Smells like a bakery when lit!

Where to purchase: Amazon.com, Bookstores, The Ellen Shop

Currently Smelling....

Cinnamon Sugared Donut Candle

From Bath & Body Works

I don't even know what to say about this candle except drop everything NOW and go out and buy it! Seriously, it smells like snicker doodles, like an old fashioned bakery, like a donut, like cinnamon and sugar! I actually wish I bought two because I am already almost done burning this thing, since I've been burning it continuously for the last 5 days. Head on over to your local B&BW to smell it for yourself or take my word for it and get it on their site (link is above)! ENJOY!

Mally being Mally!

Currently using....

Mally Beauty Products

I am loving Mally's innovative look into beauty! Her "face defender" line is amazing, and so original and unique! I also love her mascara and her lip glosses. She is a lot of fun and demonstrates a lot of her products on her website or on QVC. She's a celebrity makeup artist and REALLY knows her stuff! 

Where to purchase: mallybeauty.com & qvc.com.

Currently drinking....

Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng & Honey

I have loved this stuff for as long as I can remember. It's best when served chilled over ice. It's refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness, and I find that it is REALLY hard to find any kind of iced tea that isn't overly sweet but this one is just right! When I'm not drinking my usual (H20), I reach for this and always have it in the house!

Where to purchase: Supermarkets & Drugstores