tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23775783358101120912024-03-12T20:42:08.238-05:00Tomboy at Heart, Housewife in TrainingBess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-26631812784863670222011-01-15T08:00:00.006-06:002011-01-20T18:25:34.322-06:00Ch-ch-ch-ch-changesAfter my last post in April, things took an interesting turn and completely flipped my life upside down. 1. Giraffe and I broke up after 4.5 years of being together.2. I moved back home with my parents.3. I started school again to get my teaching license to teach elementary school.4. I took a job at Sonic to have a flexible schedule for school and roller derby.5. The people living in my previous Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-65342652832381282772010-04-07T13:08:00.005-05:002010-04-07T13:22:59.991-05:00The Bet: FinalWell, The Bet ended on April 1 and while there was no unofficial weigh-in, I still feel like a winner (as cheesy as that sounds).Total: 14 poundsThat shirt and skort combo that I'm wearing used to be super tight on me. The last time I wore it was the summer I moved to Nashville and I remember the skort biting into my torso and I had to really suck it in for the shirt to not have any rolls. Now, Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-85968375073235370932010-03-08T07:20:00.006-06:002010-03-08T08:49:36.955-06:00Little VictoriesMarch 6, 2010 - Boys and Girls Club 8K8 am. 34 degrees. 5 miles.Insecticide, Goblynn, Matt-a-tat-tat, Kat A'Combs, and Crash Cymbal (me)I had two goals for the race: 1) run the whole time, no walking; and 2) finish in under an hour. Not only did I run the whole time including the hills, but I finished at around 55 minutes!After the race with the Knoxville Rubber Duck.In other good news, I steppedBess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-6093140543033150142010-03-03T13:33:00.003-06:002010-03-03T13:47:08.390-06:00New TastesThe Bet has really opened some doors for me, and I don't only mean the weight loss. Eating out has been minimized since February 1, which means I've had to get creative cooking at home again. Thanks to Giraffe's help, I've been eating different meats and vegetables in an effort to get healthy. I've been eating a lot of tilapia, ground beef, steak, and chicken. Surprisingly though, it's not been Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-61544638276872297402010-03-01T12:14:00.004-06:002010-03-01T12:25:18.491-06:00The Bet: Halfway DownWell, the bet is still in place, at least in my mind since the Marine told me he wasn't taking it seriously. That's okay. I'm still going to call him Tubby if I win since no prize has been distinguished and probably won't be at this point. Bragging rights will have to suffice.After a month of revamping my diet and an exercise plan that features roller derby and running, I'm down 8 lbs! I had to Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-80816397986387501802010-02-08T15:01:00.009-06:002010-02-24T15:38:26.739-06:00The BetI wrote this at the beginning of February but due to illness and an unexpected shift in responsibilities within roller derby, this is just now being posted. Oops.Giraffe and I have been watching a lot of The Office lately and the first episode of Season 5 was a topic of conversation with a co-worker (Marine) and I. I mentioned that I thought their weight loss incentive program was a good idea Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-48021244804096382352009-09-22T15:22:00.002-05:002009-09-22T15:53:43.977-05:00No Holds Barred, Cooking with DadLast night I was put in charge of cooking these little round steaks for Dad and I. I really had no idea how to go about it, but I decided to go the easy and healthy route. I put some margarine on the steaks, smothered them with a very aromatic rub, and broiled them. They were awful.My sides were alright, so I ate a couple bites and had seconds on sides. Dad, who will eat anything, ate one Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-28570063894350406862009-09-03T09:47:00.002-05:002009-09-03T09:49:24.925-05:00One Picture Sum UpiWeb and I have gotten through the honeymoon phase and now want to stay in separate rooms.Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-25163383441947596352009-08-31T12:49:00.003-05:002009-08-31T13:10:49.845-05:00Gumbo Attempt No. 2As you may remember, I had some issues making gumbo from a recipe my mom gave me. I have since built my confidence back up and am not deterred when trying out a new recipe and it doesn't taste good or doesn't go as planned. I realize now that it's all okay and just part of the process. At the end of last week, my mom asks if I'd rather have jambalaya or gumbo on Sunday night. I figure this isBess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-10016988691415273792009-08-26T14:17:00.003-05:002009-08-26T14:25:17.477-05:00Etsy FindsI follow Super Kawaii Mama on Twitter and yesterday she posted a link to a really nice seller on Etsy called glamtownvintage. SKM was admiring a vintage dress they were selling, which led me to browse their shop. I ended up with two super cute things and I can't decide which one I like more!Then today I was browsing Etsy again today and used the "pounce" function, which randomizes sellers for Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-72047740051455288212009-08-24T12:33:00.003-05:002009-08-24T12:38:24.897-05:00One Picture Sum UpMy weekend: Thanks to all who donated their time and backs to the project!Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-14071971914661716402009-08-21T08:01:00.006-05:002009-08-21T08:43:33.820-05:00Moving and ReconnectionAs promised, I'm going to get back to updating my blog since I have now moved away from my friends that I have enjoyed getting to know for the past two years. I have moved back to my hometown, which is still surreal after being here almost a month, but I still feel like a part of me is still in Nashville. Although part of me is still there because I still have to move the rest of my things thisBess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-74795677147276382712009-04-21T10:28:00.003-05:002009-04-21T10:40:46.109-05:00Experiment ProgressWell, it's Day 5 of my experiment and so far haven't had a problem with not eating out. Until yesterday. Yesterday, I was downright twitchy needing a fix. Yes, I know I'm sad.Mondays are mine and Giraffe's usual going out to eat night because it's one of the few he has off from school and work. Plus I'd had a blah day and enjoy going out to be in a cheerful environment. To me, endless Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-34769177689244895582009-04-17T10:47:00.004-05:002009-04-21T10:40:30.400-05:00Three Birds with One StoneIt's four months into the new year and so far I've been good about one of my resolutions. I have managed to make something every month even though some of the things have been small. It's still progress, right? Anyway, my mom's work hosts a 5K run every year and in the past I have helped out with the festivities leading up to the run but never actually participated. I never ever would have Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-9964808501265006152009-04-12T16:06:00.003-05:002009-04-12T16:07:56.877-05:00Our HeroesOh yeah.Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-80405606976716735622009-03-25T19:54:00.006-05:002009-03-25T20:14:31.047-05:00Pantry OrganizeThe clutter had taken over the pantry and it was getting out of control. It was time.Notice all the cereal on the top shelf. And the chips up waaaay too high so that I could never reach them. (To self: Must try this on things I overeat.) The second shelf down was originally supposed to be the canned good shelf. It's now home to instant mashed potatoes, jam, funny shaped Coke bottles...I Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-90556611930055669512009-02-04T15:55:00.005-06:002009-02-04T16:43:48.065-06:00Boyfriend Chronicles, Part IIIAfter the Honorable Mentions, I went through the rest of high school with the company of my close knit girl friend group. We had so much fun, but the time came where we graduated and went on to bigger and better things. I went away to school, but not too far away, and made some new friends that went on to be another close knit group through most of college. Anyway, the summer after my freshman Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-15166434057643326092009-01-15T13:33:00.009-06:002009-01-15T14:46:19.500-06:00Fashion Plates 2.0Does anyone remember fashion plates? They were these plastic plates that set in a holder with grooves over the outlines of the person and outfit. Then you put a piece of paper over the holder and rub over it with a crayon. The plates represented the three parts of the model: head, torso, and legs so you could interchange all the outfits and accessories. I had a set when I was in elementary Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-58408282297509944102009-01-13T10:05:00.003-06:002009-01-14T09:38:43.655-06:00Christmas RevisitedEveryone around me seems to talk about the whirlwind of getting things ready for Christmas and don't mention the aftermath of Christmas: the reorganizing. I know my place was a total wreck when I got back from spending Christmas at home because I had left almost everything where I had left it prior to going home. There were rolls of wrapping paper on the floor, craft items on various workspacesBess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-61395610499024117342008-12-17T09:48:00.007-06:002008-12-17T10:23:37.281-06:00Christmas is Coming!I know I said I was going to post my booty from my grandparents' house, but it turns out, I cannot find it. I think I left the boxes at home and was going to bring them back next trip aka Thanksgiving. My car ended up being filled to the top after Thanksgiving weekend so I'll try to shove them in the car among the first thing upon arrival. That way, I can always say, "Sorry Mom! I can't fit all Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-36111593709985108352008-12-04T08:58:00.012-06:002009-02-04T16:46:09.224-06:00Christmas MoviesYeah, I still haven't updated about the big move-out at my grandparents to show off what kind of things we took back because I haven't uploaded the pictures off my camera yet. I am the absolute worst about that. I have pictures on there that my half-sister Deedar is going to want from my trip there before Thanksgiving when I met her husband's family. People depending on me and I'm dropping the Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-11593677454635811482008-11-17T13:30:00.007-06:002008-11-17T13:52:07.479-06:00This and That*peeks around the corner* Is it safe to come out? Does anyone hate me for the huge gap in postings? Did anybody even notice? Regardless, here are some updates:Yeah, uh, life sorta got in the way and I got a little frazzled. Okay, really frazzled because I felt like I had no time to do anything I wanted to and lots of other little things building up. Everything's cool now. Even though I'm about toBess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-40556837119438902082008-08-21T16:30:00.003-05:002008-08-21T16:37:58.393-05:00New MusicI kept hearing this song that sounded like something straight out of the 60s a while back and on an episode of Grey's Anatomy. I absolutely loved the song wondering who this was, what the name of the song was, etc. but then was quickly forgotten as I got absorbed in the Meredith/Derek drama or the Callie/Haun innuendo or whatever was going on at the time. Thanks to my new handy dandy iPhone, a Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-59882386466458956372008-08-08T09:16:00.004-05:002008-08-08T09:29:46.804-05:00Project: CurtainsA few weekends ago, I had started my curtains thanks to my mom coming to town for the weekend. When she left, all I had to do was sew up one seam, make the tabs, and sew the tabs to the curtain. I let that sit for about three weeks because I got too busy.But I finally got my act together, and with the help of Giraffe, I got all the tabs turned right side out and sewn to the completed curtain. Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377578335810112091.post-40934758062430709802008-07-24T11:24:00.005-05:002008-07-24T11:54:14.255-05:00Boyfriend Chronicles, Honorable MentionsI sound like a terrible person right off the bat by prefacing my story with labeling it "honorable mentions." But that's what they were. There were two guys in high school that I didn't exactly date, but I learned something from the "relationship" all the same.1. Honorable Mention #1 aka HM1I met this guy in my C++ programming class. Yes, I am a geek to the core. The class was taught my the Bess(ie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07265662576665850145noreply@blogger.com0