Spencer Tagged Me & I may be DIABETIC!

7 Things About Me...

1) I have about 22+ best friends: (in no particular order)
----------1 Tony M---------2 Tina
---3 SWAT GALS: Laura; Chalysse; Kimber; Pam; Shana; Georgia
----------4 Laura F--------5 CarolLynn
----------6 Brad -----------7 Jennie
----------8 Amber----------8 Keith
----------9 Meg-----------10 Erin
---------11 Kristen-------12 Wendy
---------13 Kim ----------14 Zara
---------15 Naomi---------16 Tammy
---------17 Jenn----------18 Heather
---------19 Liz-----------20 Ivette
---------21 Jeni----------22 Lori
---------23 Richard-------24 Alain/Marlita
---------25 Shelley-------26 Lynzie

2) I have about 20+ other good associate friends and co-workers (former and present) I could add to the list in number 1 above. Lol. {I really do my best to keep up with everyone and each of their lives individually and in touch somehow. Those in the list above I try to keep in touch with the most!} Friends are vital in my life and I truly treasure the ones who are most dear to me. I try to be a good friend to each one, and because I have so many wonderful people in my life, sometimes I'm not as good a friend as I'd prefer to be. Nonetheless, I do my best and I have enough love to share for all. ;) (I've been accused of putting my friends before family, and I never saw it that way, it's just that I have so many great and beautiful people that are near to me -when I was younger I was still establishing how to manage showing my love to each and every person when needed, that sometimes my family thought I was never available to them. The fact is, there were times when I just really needed my friends too because they knew me -at times-better than my family and could help me when I needed it. So I turned to them a lot when I was esp younger and received exactly whatever it was I needed, esp the advice or love and understanding I wasn't getting at home and felt loved. These fabulous people are still in my life today. I feel very blessed and loved by my wonderful friends.) ~note: not to be misread or misinterpreted, on the contrary, I'm not saying that I don't feel loved by my family either.~ (Just paying some tribute to the wonderful and dear friends in my life)

3) Painting is something I hope to venture more into and explore. I love creativity and I crave artistic ventures. I enjoy many different artists. One in which I really admire and could stare into the artwork longingly and forever of Thomas Barbey and I was just introduced to an artist by a friend of mine last night, H. R. Giger I am intrigued by the unusual and unique.

4) I can read multiple books at a time and will. Although I've taken a break from it for a short while and do need to get back into reading regularly again. Found some interesting titles at Sam's Club today and had to control the urge to pick up a few of them. I have a library card, and need to hit the library soon instead. Lol.

5) I'm a huge fan of ARMY WIVES tv show on Lifetime channel. (Don't anyone dare try to have a conversation with me while it's on the tv screen, even if I've already seen the ep before that is playing) And I could watch every ep of Will & Grace a hundred times or more and not tire of it. In fact, that is my own stocking stuffer gift to myself -from Santa this year! Yee hee! (Can't wait to spend some Christmas cheer with Jacki; Karen; Will; Grace and Rosario!) I can laugh for hours with this show! (And my long time fave I LOVE LUCY too) I have a super large collection of I LOVE LUCY videos/dvds and my next goal is start collecting W & G dvds! Woohoo!

6) I used to do 1,000 sit-ups each night. Clearly I need to get back into it lol.

7) I am a wuss when I see a cockroach, beetle of any kind, and esp spiders. But put a mouse in the room and I'll be all "Awww how cute" with it! Go figure? If there's any sort of spider anywhere near me, no matter where I am, it could be the darn library and I'll grab someone to kill it for me! I don't want any chances of any spiders burying their pesky legs and teeth into my skin ever again! I have a scar on my face from one ever since 5th grade and I cringe whenever near one! Those suckers don't stand a chance if anywhere near me! I have no sympathy or love for these gross pests.

And to change up the rules to be a rebel,
Here's another one
8) I can't stand rules. Lol. I will find a way to bend any sort of rule for the hell of it just to be a bother and for my own pure joy. A true smart ass and rebel at heart! What can I say? But, hi, that's me! (wink wink)

Here you go Spencer bro! Sorry it took me forever and a few weeks! Lol. I so suck at these things, but it was fun anyway, - who knew it could be so enjoyable? Lol.


Ok so check out this link, click here.

My foot has started aching with horrendously awful throbbing and stinging again. I immediately scheduled a visit with my dr's office not wanting to chance any sort of worry with this issue... and after meeting with my dr, she wants to narrow it down and find out what's going on. So she's wondering if it may be DIABETES. So I'm scheduled to go back to the office this Saturday and do more blood work. Yeppers, more blood work. And this next Tue I have an appointment to go through the 2 hour Glucose Tolerance testing for Diabetes. I don't know what to think right now, so I'm just hanging tight and taking one day at a time of course, and we'll see. Apparently because of a previous dr visit a few weeks/months back, after discovering how horribly high my cholesterol levels have been, my dr is a bit worried that it could also play a factor in the cellulitis not healing. Clearly it could be a number of different things and we're back on the saddle figuring it all out again. Fun fun. In the meantime, I was not able to drive going home from work tonight (Thursday, yep I'm still up)... and had to call my roommies to come and get me. Ah the joys of medical issues. I have to be extremely cautious though as cellulitis is not a medical problem to take lightly at all. It is life threatening when not treated and as soon as I experienced sharp pain and misery, I called my dr's office ASAP.

I'll keep you all posted as I am. In the meantime I took some photos of my foot... it doesn't look like it did back on Sept 13th when I went kayaking and first discovered the discoloring as it worsened into black/blue/purple and red colors before making it to the dr's office at that time. It has since faded into a light red discoloration, and the pain has returned. I was unable to drive home from work last night (as it's my right foot) and the pain was too much to bear. So my roommates came and picked me up at my co-worker's house and helped get me and my car home. Fun fun.

2nd Attempt -S.A.T. test

Hello, hello...

I wrote a long post earlier today and for some reason, it didn't save and I didn't have time to re-type it all.

So here is my 2nd attempt. Ergh. :)
Anyway, in response to Wendy's question about how it went...

Well, I don't know yet. The results will be posted online on Oct 23rd. Mailed out on Oct 31.

I may need to retake the test and that is ok. I overheard two gals talking, while there were about 100 or so other students and myself waiting to be let into the building of where we would take the test... and these two gals were discussing someone they knew who had already taken the S.A.T. test multiple times until she got a perfect score of 2400 as this person would be attending an Ivy League school or at least a school where she'll be going from 6-8 years of schooling. So, I started thinking that if I don't pass, I'd definitely retake...as I need to get over 1040 or 1050 (something like that for ASU) and if I don't... I'll definitely aim for a much higher score the next time around.

I'm also considering scheduling to take the A.C.T. test additionally if I need to retake the S.A.T. -that way I have a higher possibility of reaching a score of what is required for ASU to be able to attend. So I plan to get into ASU one way or another and if I have to wait a few more months, then so be it.

I will keep you all posted as I am.

Have a beautiful day tomorrow and catch you all later :)

My luv,
Christy :)

Man saves his dog from shark!

You've got to see this video! (almost brought me to tears)

A Little Request from Little ol' me

This SATURDAY at 7:45am I will be at the testing center for the S.A.T. test in which I have registered (and it ain't cheap). I'm getting super duper nervous people.

All I ask is a few little sweet prayers sent my way so that I can pass with what is required to be admitted into ASU (Arizona State University) so I can start registering for classes for January. If I do not get over 1040 or 1050 (I forget exact number) total on the math/reading sections together, then I won't be qualified to register at ASU. I need to just get over that score and I can register. Ergh.

I haven't had much time to study because I've put in so many hours of overtime at work that have been quite necessary. I've read a lot in my S.A.T. book though I wish I've had more time to study even more. So I'm about to start biting my fingernails, then toenails, and maybe even start pulling hair out soon. I'm a nervous wreck over here.

Wish me luck that I not only pass but that I pass with my fingernails, toenails and hair still in check! Lol.

Thanx mucho,
Christy

Disneyland Photos

I finally received the photos from our trip to Disneyland a few weeks ago.

Long time no bloggin'...

Hi hi, it's been awhile, I know. I've had so much going on, I haven't had time, nor the energy to focus on blogging my own posts, and frankly my mind has been fogged with so much going on. Also, I'm not currently using my own computer, so time is limited on this one.

So much to update. Basically, without all details, the trip to Disneyland was still fun and the race was awesome, though the trip was not ideal, as my boyfriend and I broke up Tue and we drove home Thursday, last week.

Friday night I talked with Alain, my dear friend, and arranged moving me out Sat late night. And we did as planned after she got off work around 10pm. We managed to get everything out in 2 hours without waking up Tobyn (homeowner/landlord).

Talk about a long, stressful, upsetting, spontaneous, overwhelming, fun and not fun, week!! Sunday late night, got the last of my things after Tobyn changed the locks on me. Nice huh?

I'm currently discussing legal matters with an attorney or two. Cautiously not listing too much info on here. For now anyway.

Talk about not even having really much time to grieve over the break up. There simply hasn't been time for it. Lol.

The trip was like a vacation from hell... I won't elaborate tonight. Too exhausted to even go into it. Though the race, the half marathon was AWESOME! I finished 13.1 miles in 3 hrs and 22min. My ex, Tony, finished in 3 hrs and 36 min. And you bet I was thrilled!

I'll post pictures when he sends them to me as they're on his camera and camera phone.

Next race is PF Chang's in January -FULL MARATHON!! My first Full Marathon. So I seriously need to get training for that one. And register for it too.

Also for anyone else that may be interested... I'm thinking of doing the half marathon at Walt Disney World called Disney's Princess Half Marathon in May 2009! I may even arrange a large group of women who are interested in going. This is the first time ever this race is put on! This is the inaugural event! Seems super fun! Any DIET DIVAS interested???

It's late, and I'm falling asleep as I type this, so I will return later with more news.
Oh yah real quick... I've registered for the S.A.T. and test is on Oct 4th! So I'll be studying my little heart out on a regular basis. Wish me luck! :)

Countdown begins... woohoo!

Next Sunday Aug 31st is our RACE DAY! I'm soooooooo excited and can't wait! Tony and I drive out Fri evening to California. Saturday we will go to the Expo and pick up our race info, chips, etc. We will spend Saturday at California Adventure and that night is our huge pasta dinner in the park with the other runners! Yay!

Sunday race begins at 6am! We have to arrive before 4:30am as that is when the last shuttle will take us to the start line. Our hotel is really close, so no worries in that dept. Yay!

After the race, we plan to take a nap at the hotel and play with Astro (Tony's dog-we're bringing him with us), and then go back to play at Disneyland.

I forget what all we are doing on which days, but Tue we are also going to tour MUD (Make-Up Designory) school and then off to the LA Zoo. Lotsa play time!

(Well, I had to stop where I was above, because I received a phone call from my prego woman friend Kimber, and take her to the hospital as she was in pain. Her hubby was at church and they only have one car. So I've just returned from the hospital and all is ok. Despite the fact that her ribs are separating from cartilage, and apparently this is normal. Weird. So she needs to really limit her motions and what she does while at work etc. Poor gal.)

So I wanted to let you all know that if you click here you could see in detail what all we will be doing in Disneyland!

I've also sent a couple emails out to a few people letting them know how to track Tony or myself while we're running the race! So if any of you are also interested in tracking us, please feel free to let me know and I'll be happy to send you the same info as well.

I'm just waiting for the sun to go down and go run a good 10mile run tonight. Maybe I'll go for a swim too. Ahhh.

Update on measurements!!

Gradual progress, but progress!! Yay! I've been receiving compliments at work quite a bit lately. So even though the numbers are small numbers, it's a noticeable difference and I feel great! Anxious to get even more inches off and more weight lost! Yay for me! I'll take a photo later. Gonna get ready to go run and see if there are any differences in measurements before/after running, what can I say, I'm totally curious! Hee hee


2 0 0 8
------------------------------------B4 Run
---------June-------Aug 2nd------Aug 20th
Thighs ---24--------- 24------------24
Arms ----13 1/2----- 12------------12
Chest ----42--------- 41 1/2--------40
Waist ----40--------- 38 1/2--------37
Hips -----43--------- 42------------42
Neck ------?--------- 14------------14
Weight -168/169----- 158----------156.4

OK, so I re-measured after my run. I ran from 9:50am - 10:44am 3.6m (actually 3.5m in 50 min, I walked the rest home and had to wait to cross street etc. hee hee). Oh and this was running along the canal with hills in mid morning to almost noon heat in Arizona!! So, all in all, if I can run this good in this horribly hot weather, then I'm sure I'll do great in cool Cali weather! I can't wait!

So, after measuring myself again, and weighing myself (keep in mind I drank 40 oz of water too), my weight went to exactly 156, and the other measurements were up by an inch or so. WOW! So esp running in this AZ heat, the body does swell up a bit. I will definitely continue measurements in the future before running! Lol. I didn't even want to post the measurements, you can estimate why. Lol.

Have a great day all,
My luv,
Christy