A Work in Progress: Excuses, Excuses...

Truth be told, I love to work out.  It's the one time in the day when I'm not being asked to do something or having my space invaded.  I just turn on my iPod, tune out the world, and become one with the elliptical crosstrainer (my favorite).  For me, the hardest part of working out is gett…

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A Work in Progress: Taking Inventory

It started with a long, hard look in the mirror in nothing but biker shorts and a sports bra.  Where did that tummy come from?  Where did my waist line go??  Oh.  My.  GOSH!  It is June 30th and I have yet to shed my "winter coat," as I like to call it.  But what it really is is about 15 …

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Wordless Wednesday

Missing him...

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Road Trip: Texas!

I didn't know my father growing up which always left me curious and longing. Recently I decided to really search for him and any siblings I might have. My search lead me to a small town in Texas, about a thousand miles away where I also have a stepmom, little sister, little brother, older broth…

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Revlon Run/Walk

On Saturday, May 7th, my family and I participated in the 18th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women . My mother in law, Phyllis, passed away in 1998 from breast cancer. I never had the pleasure of meeting her but I know she raised a wonderful son and I wanted to honor her memory on mother's day …

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Happy Birthday to my little girl!

Nine years ago today I met the most beautiful little girl I've ever laid eyes when I gave birth to Ajani. She has grown into such a little lady and she is such a blessing in my life. She has informed me that this will be her last "little girl" birthday party and that next year she wou…

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Counting Down...

One month from today I will be seeing my husband's handsome face for the first time since he left for Basic. It may not seem like it's been that long but to me it's felt like an absolute eternity. It's been tough but the experience has just strengthened my love and respect for him. …

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I needed this...

Last night I dreamt that Kenya and I had visited a water park. He got a call he had to take so I went to the restroom. When I came back he was gone. I walked up to the slide we had planned to go on, but he was not there. So I went on it anyway, thinking I'd just catch up with him afterwards. Bu…

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Day 9

I think yesterday was the hardest yet. I know it's only been a week and some change, but I think it's starting to sink in that this is not a vacation with the boys/see you in a couple of days kind of deal. I haven't heard his voice since Friday and I'm missing it like you would not …

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Day 6

I've been going through a nasty custody battle for my 8 year old daughter ever since I filed for child support last year. That's a story for another day. However, just when I think it couldn't get any worse, it seems that since her father knows my husband is away that now is the easiest…

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Day 4

It's been 4 days since my husband, Kenya, left for Basic Combat Training. So far I haven't pulled my hair out or run screaming into the streets like I thought I might. The kids and I have been keeping busy with our blogging, taking walks and whatnot. Anything to keep our minds off of missin…

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