Life is too short!

I just wanted to take a moment and blog about family, friends and life. A wonderful man that works at MVCI passed away this past week. I attended his funeral yesterday and there was a common theme. Everyone talked about his passion for life and his love for his family and friends. He was and still is a wonderful example to all who knew him, and we will all miss him very much.

I want to publically thank my family and friends. What a support they've been for me through my life. I've learned to live and love from them. I heard a line from WALL*E last night: "I don't want to survive, I want to LIVE!" I think this is an excellent line to learn from. Life is too short to be worried about the small trivial things that seem to consume our lives daily. It's time to look at the big picture. From now on I'm going to look to do the things that mean so much more. That have more of an impact, rather than living life day by day, just getting by.

After all, we all can survive...that's the easy part. I'm choosing to live!

Wii Fit!

So we made the purchase of Wii Fit. Holy Cow! It has so many different exercises. From balancing practices, to yoga, to strength training and aerobics. It also determines what your "balance age" is. Yeah...mine is 44. I'm a klutz, its true, but little did I know I was that bad. But I can't help thinking that Wii Fit may be the reason I've fallen down twice today!!!

Yes, I've fallen down twice today! Hilarious stories though! So the first fall...I was walking out to my car this morning to get Melissa's name badge since we were driving to work separately today. So I get the badge and am heading up the stairs to my house. Well my left shoe got caught on the silver plate thingy that sits in the threshold and I was already in the motion of walking in. So....SLAM I fall flat on the floor. Melissa's badge went flying and my hand slid under the open door, so I got a little scrape...not too bad!

Second fall...so we were walking back from playing foosball (I lost twice to Jeff...grr!) and I was so close to my desk, so close! So about 2 feet away I rolled my left ankle and BAM, I'm on the floor yet again! (The rolling of the ankle didn't hurt BTW) This wasn't a fall I could just bounce back up from. I was in such an awkward position so it took a second to get up. So of course everyone sees me and I was so embarassed! So yes, by 10:20 this morning I had fallen down twice! I'm such a lame! (That was for you Zoey)

So it has to be the Wii Fit that is causing this disorder that I now have: uprightly challenged. It can't be that I'm just a klutz/not paying attention/not picking up my feet. ;) But I will continue to play Wii Fit. It is an awesome and fun game with a hard workout included! I get much more out of it (sweat, etc) than I do with jogging at the park, walking on the treadmill, or my eliptical machine. So if you've been thinking about purchasing this game, I strongly recommend it!

My New Found Addiction!

Yes, I just said addiction. I'm not so sure how "new" it is though. Our former GM put a great idea to work. He made a game room in our building. All hale the foosball table! Yes, yes I'm addicted to the game. I need to play at least two times a day. The reason(s) I am not sure of. Maybe its an outlet for unexplained anger. Maybe its a way to alieviate stress. Or maybe its because it feels down right amazing to beat Ron! I've always underestimated the fun of the game....and boy have I been wasting my life away! :o) If you are ever near a foosball table, don't just pass it by, grab an opponent and dive into the game! You won't be sorry!

To My Team:

Hi Team! I just wanted to publically thank you all for being so awesome! I've written a little cheesy poem to express my pride that I have in this team! Thanks for being you! Go Fairibbean!!!

I love my team!
They rock my socks!
I love my team!
Even all the mocks!

I love my team!
They are the best!
I love my team!
More than the rest!

I love my team!
They work real hard!
I love my team!
Each other they guard!

I love my team!
They know the most!
I love my team!
And yes they boast!

I love my team!
They rise above!
I love my team!
They’re full of love!

I love my team!
They love me too!
I love my team!
They always come through!

I love my team!
I have to shout!
I love my team!
Both inside and out!

The Big 5-0!

I hit 50 lbs today! Gone forever! I'm more than a third way to reaching my goal! That is so unreal to me! Of course the weight loss won't go this fast always, it will start to slow down the closer I get to my goal weight. But I'm lovin' every minute of it!