Sometimes & Always

Today I'm linking up with Megan over at Mackey Madness!

Sometimes: I eat NUT*rition straight from the jar.

Always: Consider it healthy...Hey, it has fruit in it!!! So it has to be healthy. Right?

Sometimes: I say I'm going to eat healthier.

Always: Find myself at the McDonald's drive-thru getting a vanilla ice cream cone.

Sometimes: I say that I'm not going to buy anything from the Goodwill. (Feeling on stuff I have NO clue where it's been, creeps me out!)

Always: Walk out with atleast $20 worth of stuff (mainly clothes).

Sometimes: Think I need to get rid of some of my clothes to make more closet space.

Always:  See the Always before this one. ;)

Sometimes: Doubt myself.

Always: Never gives up.

xo, Jennifer

Down With The Sickness...

I have some kind of sickie-ickie-ness and Jen is not happy about it. Usually I can find some random OTC stuff and I'm done with it.

For some reason this time...IT'S NOT GOING AWAY!

It all started Sunday....I just figured it was allergies and it would go away the next day. Noooooooo. Whatever this is decided to kick my butt! So Monday I go to town and buy some "Liquid Death". This is known as Mucinex Liquid Cold & Sinus. I started to feel much better after 2 doses. I think it was a combo of the meds I normally take and Liquid Death.

You might ask why I call this stuff Liquid Death...because it's fricken tastes horrible, it burns when it goes down, the after taste lasts forever and attaches itself to your lips.

 The Tuesday morning, I still feel like dirt. So I take a few more doses of Liquid Death and hope I get some homework in between a foggy head and a faucet for a nose without messing up on my assignments.

By Wednesday I was on a near nervous break down!!!!
I wasn't feeling better, my auntie flow came for a visit, and my sister's dumb cat was driving me crazy!!!! The little you-know-what kept on jumping all over my bed and for some reason I went all home dude in The Shinning!
 I don't know if it was the meds or the PMS cray cray but I ended up in the floor, half way under the bed with a spray bottle chasing after this dumb cat!!!
 I was trying to get her out from underneath my bed to remove her from my room so I started pulling crap from underneath my bed out calling out, "Here Kitty Kitty!!!". She came close enough for me to reach her and I ended up RAMMING my head into a medal piece on my bed. I mean I seen the little cartoon birdies and stars. I betcha that cat was thinking, "Now who's the dummy?". By then I just started screaming get out!!! I was pretty scary!
Now on to today....I wake up and I still have whatever this is...cold, sinus, allergy thingy. So I get up, take some liquid death and went to town and bought Claritin and Odwalla C Monster. Hope I will kick this whatever in the ass. If I don't, I'll probably OD on Liquid Death.

If I do. I will my Spice Girls CD collection to my BFF,Keisha.

xoxo, Jennifer

2 Week Review

Eeeek! I'm sorry for not posting for 2 weeks! Am I a bad blogger or what?

I've been busy! Who would have thought becoming a teacher took so much? I didn't think it would involve so of my free time. So....let's re-cap my past 2 weeks....

On the 17th I got called to come in and sub my very first day!!! 5th grade. It was only a half day...but it was still fun. Highlights....

* My tape stealer - I had this little guy walking around the room taking the tape and making some kind of pencil, paper, tape thingy. Well we have mics we speak into so everyone in the class can hear us. I noticed him stealing the tape after I told him a millions times not to. I walked up right behind him and spoke really loudly into the mic and it scared the crap out of him. He jumped a good 10 ft!

* I took my first note that was passed between a boy and a girl and threated to read it. The whole class wanted me to read it, but I knew the girl was dying of embarrassment by me even taking the note. -It was a, I like you, do you like me? Yes or No. He chose yes. =)

I started class last Monday....

I've only been out of school for like 6 months and I feel like I don't know how to function! I do online courses and I'm completely lost on how to keep up with reading, notes, homework, projects, and quizzes! And it's only the first week!!! I do have a planner, but the note taking is making everything take so long to finish. Any suggestions on how to cut down on the note taking????

Wednesday was my little sister's 15th birthday!!!! That made me feel so old. I love her so much. She's like my kid. I would buy or do anything for her.

Then Thursday I went to 2 states in 1 day. I live in Kentucky. Me and my step-mom went to TN to eat lunch in the Cumberland Gap. I know...lunch in another state? That's how we roll. Then after lunch we went to a Amish store in VA. Let me tell you....I got the most AMAZING Peanut Butter and Pumkin Butter. I'm gonna get so FAT!!!! It's heaven.

Then all of the other days in between have been filled with either grocery shopping, homework, or Keeping Up With the Kardashians. I love them so! Don't even start with me on the Kardashians. I'm sorry...but I would have no problem getting my own reality show then blowing up and make millions!!!

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I'm such a blast!

Hopefully next week I will keep you all better entertained. ;)

xoxo, Jennifer

Kale + Praxis = No Thank You.

Good Sunday Afternoon People!!!

I hope everyone has had a relaxing weekend.

I spent my Saturday in a classroom from 10-3 listening to people talk. I had school orientation and then I had a teacher's orientation for teaching program. Let's just say...by the time I got out of there I was ready to run as far away from the teaching program as possible. I had no idea what goes into being a teacher! The school that I'm going to expects a lot from their students  which is pretty great because like my bff told me, "good, you need a challenge."

As far as my Sunday is going....

I had to wake up and run to the salon because the chick who cut my hair Friday night left like 3 inches on the left side untouched! My hair is super curly, so I didn't really notice it until it was fully dry that night. I couldn't get it fixed Saturday due to orientation.

Then I came home and done this...

Yeah....I have like a month and a half to study and pass. Cause if I don't pass by November....I don't get to continue with the teaching program.

Then I tried to find a love for the treadmill for like an hour. I find the treadmill boring. Thank goodness for Destiny's Child on Pandora. I tried to be cute and dance while walking. I about ate the floor.

Then I made these...

Kale Chips!

Anyone ever had these things???

I washed and dried the Kale. Cut the leaves off the stem. Put them flat on a cookie/baking sheet. Poured EVOO all over it. Then added Lemon Pepper all over. I didn't have Sea Salt. Then baked at 300 for 15-25 minutes. Make sure they are crispy and not mushy. Then you know they are done!

Ok....I've never had them before. I'm always excited to try something healthy and new.

My thoughts....

EWWWWW......haha!!! I won't be eating those things anymore. Maybe I didn't make them right. Or maybe I just don't like them. Whatever.

xoxo, Jennifer

This Was Me..

Hi Ladies! See that girl? The one on the left? Well....that is me at 348 pounds.
This picture was taken on Thanksgiving 2009 with my best friend. Ain't she gorgeous?

See that girl right there? That's me too! But at 227.

Can you believe that was me?

Yep...that was how I spent the first 23 years of my life!!!

Over weight, eating everything I could get my hands on, fast food galore, and being even more lazier than I am now. (I'm still all of this, but I eat a lot less and more healthier.)

You might be thinking 227 is still over weight Jen! I know this. But look how far I have come!

All the things I can do now...

I don't almost die every time I do something that might cause me to break a sweat. i.e. Breathe, walk, or climb stairs. Seriously, I use to breathe sooo hard trying to walk up a flight of stairs.

I can wear cute clothes! Now I may not be able to walk into any store and just try anything on. I still have to find certain stores that carry my sizes. But I get to have more options!!!!

I get looked at by the boys more. I know some guys like big girls, believe me, I've dated some in my fat days. But now I actually have some cute guys my age with all of their teeth looking at me!

I can go out and eat in public and feel like no one is starring at me. I felt like every time I would go out to eat everyone was looking me down because I was a big girl scarfing down that cheeseburger. Now I'm a little girl still scarfing down that cheeseburger but with a salad. ;)

When people who haven't seen me in a long time actually see me...they are shocked! And I LOVE it! They are used to seeing me 300+ pounds! Not being able to wrap their arms around me when they hug me. Now they can wrap their arms around me and actually give me that hug I deserve!

I can wear heels. Seriously big girls....I don't know how you do it. I know heels hurt when you wear them...but try putting 300+ pounds on a little bitty stick and try to walk around. I felt like I would fall flat on my butt....sure I had enough cushion to save me. But no....it wasn't happening. Now....I can rock them! But I really don't all that much....I choose comfort.

One of these days I will have to tell you how I did it. It isn't rocket science or some special kind of pill either.

I'm truly proud of myself. And if you have lost any weight and kept if off, I'm proud of you too!!! It's hard work!


xoxo, Jennifer

Sometimes & Always...

Sometimes: I tell myself I'm not gonna text a certain boy.

Always: Do.

Sometimes: Go into Rite-Aid telling myself....do not buy nail polish.

Always: Buy atleast 2.

Sometimes: I check out more books from the library that I can read in a two week time period.

Always: Go back a few weeks later to get it again to finish reading.

Sometimes: I tell myself I need to lay off the junk food.

Always: Eat junk all day, everyday!

Go link up with Megan right now!!!

xoxo, Jennifer

It's Ok Thursday Birthday Edition

  It's Ok...   To have a Hello Kitty themed birthday party with Sangria for your 26th birthday.  

To wear a tiara all day long.

To jump for joy when you open a Snooki birthday card from your 14 year old sister.

To say, "It's ok because it's my birthday" when you screw something up like parking or backing up.

To blast Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend" more than once and dance along, screw who's watching.

To tell your BFF guy friend you're gonna kick in the balls if he didn't remember what today was.

To love EVER SINGLE Facebook Happy Birthday wall post.

To reply with a sweet thank you and then keep a mental note that they are no longer on your shit list for not saying Happy Birthday.

xoxo, Jennifer

   

Oh, How Pinteresting!

I'm linking up with The Vintage Apple today!

Enjoy! xoxo, Jennifer

All photos VIA come visit me HERE !!!! Love Pinterest!

I'll try to get my photos from my little birthday party last night. It looks like it was set up for a 6 year old!

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My day will consist of these 2 things...

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No, it's not a party for a 6 year little girl. It's my birthday!

xoxo, Jennifer

If You Really Knew Me...

If you really knew me....

You'd know...

 I tend to forget I have my own blog, but read about a million other people's blogs.

I hate washing my hair! But after about 3-4 days of not washing it, it looks like a huge bird's nest. ( My step-dad thinks it looks like a bird's nest everyday - he's such a hater.)

I have a dating site account. I'm kinda creeped out by meeting guys on the internet but I have one anyways. Who knows, Mr. Right could be one of those creepers!

I have a billion pens and never use even a 1/4 of them. I should maybe give them to children who may be in need of a pen or something to scribble on their walls with.

About 95% of the junk I own, I NEVER use.

I bought a "Birthday Princess" crown to wear on my birthday. Which is tomorrow!!!! Say Happy Birthday to me and I'll love you forever.

xoxo, Jennifer

Sunday Social

Hey everyone! I'm back. I took...let's say....I've been out enjoying Summer!

I'm linking up with Neely from A Complete Waste of Makeup and sharing this weeks answers to her questions!

Favorite handbag you've ever owned:

I got this as an early birthday present from my mom. It's from Cato and I believe it only costs $21.99! I haven't had a new handbag in a LONG time. So I have to say it is by far the favorite in a while!


Dream handbag you lust over:

I've been lusting over this bag from Forever 21 . And it's only $26.80! I don't believe in spending a lot on accessories because trends are always changing and so is my mind! ;)


What's in your purse(with pictures):

My current purse is the first photo above!

Here's what's in it!

1. Body Spray - VS Amber Romance
2. Hand Lotion - VS Amber Romance
3. Fiber One Chewy Bar - Strawberry & PB. LOVE this snack!
4. TRESemme Hair Spray
5. Keys
6. Church Flyer
7. Mirror
8. Wallet for like my check book and receipts
9. Pens! You can never have too many.
10. Wallet #2 - Cards, Coins, and Cash
10. My bad! There are 2 #10! Lipgloss!
11. Rat tail comb
12. Gum
13. Secret Body Spray
14. Hand Sani
15. 2 pairs of Sunnies!!!

There ya go!!! That's what's in my purse!!!

Love, Jennifer

I'm A Monday Mope....

My weekend was kind of REALLY dull. Here what my weekend was kinda like....

My mom had surgery on her ankle. She had some screws removed from a snow accident a few years ago. So I took care of her.

Then it was....

Read, Clean, Read some more, Cook, Complain my back hurt, talk wedding stuff with the BFF, Clean, Read, Sleep, and Cook some more.

Very interesting...I know.

Oh....I also made a complete fool of myself. More on that one later.

Yours Truly,
Abney

It's Been A While Crocodile...

I was M.I.A. this week.
Sorry about that.
My week has had it's ups & downs.
So I've brought some help in to explain how I feel.

All I do is this...

When I should be doing this...

Because there is a boy who makes me feel like this...

But he probably thinks of me like this...

(Not Really.) But if you read my last FB message to him you'd agree...


His "GF" makes me do this...

And this...

Even though I know & so does everyone elses knows he's this...

All men usually do this...

And...

Why am I in such a rush to find someone? And just ANYONE! Like I don't care who, as long as they take me. LoL. And why do I worry about someone I don't really know? And they've treated me like.....I don't really know, but it didn't make me feel good. Do any of you have this problem right now??? How are you dealing with it?

Now that I've vented a little bit....Thank you!

Abney

All of the pictures came from here!!!!

Sometimes and Always #1

Sometimes...I get really excited to workout.

Always...Five minutes later...the excitement wears off.

Sometimes...I swear to myself that I won't flirt with my guy friends.

Always...Happens anyways.

Sometimes...Complain I need to wash my curly hot mess of a mop on my head.

Always...Gets pulled into a side bun and looks better than my hair did the day before.

Sometimes...I swear I'm going to study for my Praxis I test.

Always...End up reading Fifty Shades....

Sometimes...I have really great blog ideas.

Always...Never writes them down.

So there you have it! My first Sometimes & Always!!!

Yours Truly,
Abney

WW + JS

I know this is yesterdays news but... Jessica Simpson had her baby!

I thought that girl was gonna be pregnant FOREVER or pop out 2 or 3 kiddos!

Nope....she just had a 9lb 13oz. baby girl!

Maxwell Drew Johnson is her name. Maxwell for a girl's name? I think I like it.

The whole reason for this post isn't to announce that Jessica had her baby but to say.....She's joined Weight Watchers! (source)

I was really surprised! Kinda impressed and overly excited! But she's gettin' 3 million dollars to do it! I believe I'd be a spokes person for WW too if I were getting paid 3 million!

Good luck JS and welcome to the club. ;)

Yours Truly,
Abney

Hi My Name Is Abney.

And I have no fricken will power! So I've been doing the Weight Watchers thing for almost a week now and have done pretty crappy. But this morning takes the cake....or shall I say donut?
Donut?
Yep. Donut.
That little round fried piece of dough covered in sugar made from the devil himself to add an extra jelly roll to the ones who have more jelly rolls than the bakery itself. Me.

And for those who don't do the Weight Watchers thing. One donut is 7 points. You're probably thinking....7 points....that doesn't seem so bad. Well you're wrong buddy! If you someone who only gets 20-30 some odd points a day YOU JUST ATE HALF YOUR FRICKEN POINTS!

I'm not beating myself up over eating a donut. But what keeps running through my head is.....Was it really worth it?

Yeah. It was.

I warmed it up in the microwave and enjoyed every single yummy bite.

People being on a diet shouldn't be about what you can't have. It should be about what you can have...in moderation.

I've done this Weight Watchers thing before and I loved it. I joined Weight Watchers not because I gained weight. I joined WW again because I didn't feel good about what I was eating. It was getting out of control and I knew the only thing that would help would be WW.

Yes it does take time to figure out what you can eat and how much of something you should be eating. It takes time to get your mind to catch up with you stomach on how much you actually have on your plate. Cause before you were eating TOO much of something and now that your eating the right amount you feel like your starving yourself! You're not!!!!

So what I'm saying...eat a donut! But only one! You don't want to have to invest in a wide load sign.

Love you. Have a beautiful Sunday!

Truly Yours,
Abney

Friday Letters

Dear Fifty Shades Trilogy, I never want you to end. Even though I'm only on the second book and about 5 chapters in I know I will read you like a mad woman this weekend to see what happens next.

Dear Bachelors Program, I haven't even been accepted into you and you've already gotten me stress!

Dear Job Interviewer, Thank you for interview. I didn't really like it when you told me you couldn't hire me because you didn't think I'd be up and have a ride at 5 am because I don't have a car. That isn't the case, I've always had a  ride to work. =(

Dear Sister, I love you. But you drive me Coo Coo Ca Choo! (yes it's a real phrase....ask The Beatles.) I made you a lovely sandwich, a bag of Doritos, and place Cosmic Brownie in your lunch box and took it to you in the MIDDLE of the day for your lunch and you yell at me cause you didn't want to go get if from the office between classes!!!!

P.S. She sent me a sorry text after I made her feel horrible because I pointed out all the wonderful things I do for that girl. =)

Dear Minute Maid Lemonade, I'm glad you came out with Lemonade that only has 15 calories and 0 WW Points. This made me a very happy girl.

Dear Dentist, Your office staff made my teeth nice and clean yesterday with my 6 month cleaning. However, I do not like it when you tell me I may have to have a root canal done if my tooth doesn't get it's act together on top of all that other work that needs to be done on my teeth.

Yours Truly,
Abney

Fifty Shades of Weight Watchers

Hello Lovely Ones!

How was your weekend? I spent my weekend and part of my Monday doing this...

Let me start off with Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. I had this little gem tucked away on my bookshelf for OVER a week trying to decide when would be the perfect time to start the addiction! So late Friday night I was sitting around wondering if I should continue reading Clockwork Angels or should I pick up something I knew I would LOVE. So I did the obvious....I opened up that can of erotica. Let me tell ya....I've read some books, but this one is one takes the cake! I am NOT done with the whole book because...well because I don't want it to end before the other 2 Fifty Shades books are delivered. =) I will be more than happy to share my opinion once I am finished.

As for Weight Watchers...I signed up...again.
I feel that WW is a great tool for those who want to lose weight or maintain their weight. Now I've done WW before, but not with the new Points Plus. Last time I lost over 30 lbs with WW. I'm hoping to have the same results. And to let you all in on a little bit about myself....I've lost over a 115 lbs people! This girl was a BIG girl at one time. Now don't get me wrong, this girl still has some junk in her trunk....just a little less baggage. I will have to show you all some before and afters pretty soon. Don't let me forget!

Do you all mind me asking you all questions? Cause let me tell ya....you all can ask me anything and I will be happy to respond.

Have you all read all 3 of the Fifty Shades books?

Have you tried the new Points Plus with WW? If so, did you keep it up?

Any snack ideas??? Cause I'm a snacker!!!!

Yours Truly,
Abney

Welcome to The Gift of Gab!

Hi! I'm Abney and welcome to The Gift of Gab!

I am here to talk your head off about anything and everything that sparks my interest!

I'm a Kentucky girl through and through who has a love for music, books, skanky reality t.v., movies, fashion, beauty products, food, fitness, and a thing for Luke Bryan.

Who doesn't love a guy with pretty teeth and a southern twang?

If you're interested in things from books to bubbies (RHONJ) just sit on down and enjoy my gift of gab.

Yours Truly,
Abney