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Vlog-Self Filmed Dance Party

Saturday, February 18, 2012

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.. LOL.. and Sorry! Next time I'll wait to have my husband or son film me. If it weren't for my commentary/conversation with you all, I wouldn't post it.



Ok - concerts I've attended:
Billy Joel (three times, in Jersey all)
Journey (in Hawaii in the 80s with Mom)
Al Jarreau (guy who did "Moonlighting" theme) - with my mom - in the 80s
Liberace (Ohio, I think, with my sister, in the 80s)
Johnny and June Cash (about 1978, with parents in the Soutwest, I think)

Also forgot about these:
Moody Blues (late 90s)
Ani DiFranco (late 90s)

  

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UUCEEJAY 2/18/2012 9:08PM

Using the mirror, I never would have thought of that. I saw John Denver, Judy Collins, and Arlo Guthrie. Also saw Santana and Rod Stewart. Report Inappropriate Comment

ELIZRN 2/18/2012 10:43AM

And now....I'll confess. Went to the original "Rock & Roll" concerts by Alan Freed. Skipped school & went with this boy from my high school class who told me "he couldn't get anyone else to go with him & so he asked me." LOLOL....no shame....BUT I WENT and had a blast. In those years they had a three hour show filled with recording giants. I met up with this "boy" at one of my high school reunions....we still remembered the energy of that day. It was a sharing of something very special with another person & a memory that will never, ever dim. Side note...( pun ) he did ask me to be his girl friend after that day. I said, "no"....I wasn't interested in him "that way", but...........he was great for the day!! Smiles, eliz Report Inappropriate Comment

ELIZRN 2/18/2012 10:36AM

LOLOL....you are the VERY BEST!! What a great SPIRIT!! Carry on....!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

NAVYMOM133 2/18/2012 8:54AM

Way to get going with DPF!!! This is a blog of dedication to the cause, your poor arm! LOVED it! Mine will be coming this weekend... DaNcE DaNcE DaNcE! Report Inappropriate Comment

GJIDEOFOR 2/18/2012 5:30AM

I must confess I saw the B-Gee's in Minneapolis in the late 70's and Madonna in early 80's, This year Madonna did the half time show. My darling daugher(10) was listening to me say OH I saw Madonna when I was 'younger' to which she asked me "well mom how old do you think she is?" I said honey she's only 2-3 years older than me! she leaned in and said " holy cow! What moisturizer does SHE use?" I laughed so hard I almost cried, When I turned my head, her brother (12) was rolling His eyes. Its NOT moisturizer S-o-p-h-ie... its called Botox!" You go girl you look like your having to much fun! Luv from Minn e apple! Comment edited on: 2/18/2012 5:31:10 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUE42DOWN 2/18/2012 3:12AM

Hehe, keeping an arm up the whole time, even swapping hands, has gotta be a little bit of a workout for them. Could try propping it up with books or something heavy enough to not slide - since the camera lens on a phone is up at the top. That's more concerts than I've attended. Somehow missed most of the ones I'd have liked to attend, BUT I did see quite a few people doing live shoes at night clubs in the early 80s - Rodney O. and Joe Cooley, Stevie B., Johnny O., Cynthia (rap - pre-gangsta stuff - and freestyle). Glad you're feeling better and having fun! Report Inappropriate Comment

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Dancing On My Own

Friday, February 17, 2012

OK, so I would do a Dance Party Friday vlog, BUT how can I video myself dancing using my phone and no holder for it? Need to find charger for regular video camera and still would need a tripod. My son is asleep and my husband at work til 2 am. I don't want to Dance Party at 2:30 AM because that gets my energy UP when I need to be lowering it. But I assure you, I have just started doing a DPF on my own even if you can't see it! I got up and danced and sang along to "Edge of Glory" by Lady GaGa. I was going to dance to "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" but it was the Glee verson - the very slow ballad one that Finn sang in a recent episode. Not DP material, but I wanted to hear it, so came here to blog.

I WAS really down.. really down down down.. PMS mostly, but lonely, too, just about 15 minutes ago.

AND we had lost the tickets to see the Wizard of Oz tomorrow. My mom sent me these tickets. It's a community production and several of our friends are in it, including some child friends who are munchkins. And Nicholas and I were going to go. But the tickets disappeared from yesterday to today! I had ALMOST given up hope about it.. but I gave intent to find them that I WOULD find them.. and although I'd thoroughly searched my desk - and the coffee table and the kitchen table and letter holders and the bedroom - I looked again on my desk and this time I put my hand RIGHT ON IT without even knowing that was it. Now they are in my purse! My husband is bummed because we didn't get three tickets and he and I always go to the Lion's Club shows every Feb... but can't solve that one. I remember being at such a show the day I went into the hospital later for induced labor for my son.

I was also upset because I really blew it today on food. I overate on treats.. the sweet orange Olive Oil Tortas by Ines Rosales.. OMG those are good. And huge..very filling and not super sweet. BUT, I had three of them.. and they're 150 calories each and 8 g. fat.. so that was TOO Much. I could have handled one in my calories, not three. AND I had chocolate.. I had three Dove dark Promises this morning.. and then another three this evening. That's about 300 calories total. Other than THOSE things, I ate very well. And since I did a LOT Of exercise today, I only ended up with calorie differential of +158. Thinking if I get up and dance to several songs I may be able to neutralize that.

I do want to say that this morning when I had chocolate, it DID make me feel better. I was feeling so low and sad about my DH being mean.. which he didn't really mean, he was just stressed and trying to get something done and I felt there was NO time for me at all any more. We did talk it out a little bit, but my emotions are PMS level super-sensitive, so I was still teary on the edge. And you know, the chocolate made me feel better - like CHEMICALLY.. serontonin high - and was super super yummy. It was worth it. I just need to control it better. Ie. how about two Dove Promises then and if really wanted, then one more at night? That would have been half the calories. Most days I can manage without more than one piece of chocolate or sometimes none.. but not on severe PMS days, you know? Maybe you do. Give me a shout out if you resonate with this chocolate craving this time of the month.

Ok, time to get up and dance again. The Lyrics go "Shut Up and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is". I'm not sure if that's the name of it or not.

Oh yeah, I looked at the song title - Katie Perry song, "One of the Boys", I think I'm recalling correctly.

  

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WINNIE1978 2/18/2012 9:18PM

Good job with getting in some exercise in spite of the PMS nightmare. I have months where the cravings don't really get to me too bad and my moods are pretty normal... then I have months where I crave nothing but junk and I will cry or get incredibly angry over NOTHING at all... I'm talking in the middle of cutting up salad for dinner just start bawling kind of crazy. Luckily, it only lasts a few days! Hang in there... it'll be over soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

GJIDEOFOR 2/18/2012 5:44AM

I've never heard of the averaging out over the week. What a good way to stop that snowballing effect. Thanks. why not belt out... the Sun 'll come out tommorrow broadway style. Just thinking about the exagerated motions makes me smile. bet your bottom dollar! Report Inappropriate Comment

JOHERBALIFE 2/18/2012 1:52AM

I was PMS last week too. I hated the world for NO reason ;-). I had like chocolate & was yummy. I have a protein chocolate shake ( from herbalife w/ 20g protein & it taste like chocolate pudding ). I understand .... I over ate too ,but mostly on StirFry veggies ;-) just focus on yourself , be nice to YOU ;-). Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUE42DOWN 2/18/2012 12:22AM

One thing to remember is that you can balance overeating days out through the week. Just think about how many extra calories you had today, divide by 6 and try to reduce each of the next six days by about that much (without going overboard and starving). It's not like we have to eat exactly the same number of calories every single day. In fact, having one or two days higher and one or two lower can help keep our body from getting too efficient with what it is given. Report Inappropriate Comment

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Vlog - Request for Support

Friday, February 17, 2012

Just a summary and a request

  

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BOLEBRON 2/18/2012 4:48PM

I hope that you feel better soon. I will be thinking on you. Positive thinking helps and asking for help too. Report Inappropriate Comment

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_JODI404 2/17/2012 9:40AM

Sorry, I hope the time flies and you will be past this difficult TOM.. Hopefully the sleep challenge will help. That is key in the whole healthy living lifestyle.. and a huge factor in eating well too. Take care! HUGS! Report Inappropriate Comment

WINNIE1978 2/17/2012 8:47AM

I hope the next few days pass quickly for you... PMS sucks! Hang in there! Report Inappropriate Comment

FLUFFY22801 2/17/2012 8:14AM

Hey Wendy girl, hang in there! Five year -olds are challenging creatures and are made for curious explorations. I hope you feel better soon, you do seem down... HUGS. PMS can be such a bear. Report Inappropriate Comment

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WINDSONG~ 2/17/2012 2:22AM

You ARE an angel so believe in this. Report Inappropriate Comment

MEWHENRYSMAMA 2/17/2012 2:17AM

So sorry my IPad will not let me view your blog, but if I can help, let me know! I know how important support can be! Good Luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

Hard Day

Friday, February 17, 2012

I had a really hard day. I was too overtired. I was cranky and short tempered. And I didn't know it til later tonight, but I was PMSing all day. I mean, I still am, just figured out the calendar and it makes sense now. Very crampy now. I managed to make myself dinner, which is a challenge to do just for myself. And I did not have any chocolate or sweets all day. I cut up a fresh pineapple after dinner for dessert and have lots left in the fridge.

I did get a nap today, finally. I hate napping when my son is home and husband isn't.. Despite how independent Nicholas is, and/or because of it.. it's scary. He got into the garage and opened the garage door in the driveway and then couldn't get it shut. He isn't supposed to leave the house! And what is up with the huge ice cold water spill on the carpet in the living room? Man! He was supposed to do his Valentine's for Friendship Day, but he didn't do it while I slept and then it was dinner and bedtime for him when I got up. He got five more done.. but he has nine to go and they're due tomorrow. He is supposed to do them in the morning, but I wonder if he will or not if I'm not up to tell him. I put them on top of the old phone that is the Roku remote because he's used to watching tv shows in the early AM before anyone is up.

Last night I watched latest episodes of Biggest Loser and the Bachelor. I am annoyed by the "evil villains" Conda and Courtney. On Bachelor I'm rooting for Kacie B.. I doubt any of them will work out in the end. They hardly ever do. I just watched the Valentine episode of "Glee". It was fast work for them to get a Whitney Houston song in there.. or maybe planned because of how famous "I Will Always Love You" is and it fit into the "Greatest Love Songs" theme? I wonder. Good show, though.

DH should be home soon and I hope to go to bed soon with him. I don't know if he'll be ready to sleep right after getting home, but hope so. I think snuggling is one of the best perks of marriage, even though I can't usually fall asleep that way. Soo.. I'm still Waiting!!! And I just joined the Better Sleep Challenge on here. I think lack of sleep is one of my issues right now. My days will be easier with better and more sleep.

  

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WINNIE1978 2/17/2012 8:40AM

Sorry you had such a rough day... I hope today is better! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROSALIEESTHER 2/17/2012 2:17AM

Sorry you had a hard day. I bet that energetic, independent young man of yours does keep you pretty preoccupied. He sounds fun but a bit of a challenge. I wonder what would happen if you just let him take the consequences if he doesn't finish things for school such as the Friendship Day Valentines. I noticed the other day that you got into a bit of a power struggle with him about spelling his name. He'll learn in time, don't you think? And I'm pretty sure he's been told to finish the Valentines. He might disappoint some kids a little bit if he doesn't finish, but they may not notice. But it would be such a great learning opportunity for him to learn about the consequences of his actions, or rather inactions, in this case. Plus it would be a great opportunity for you to learn what battles to pick. Taking care of yourself includes preserving your energy. You are obviously a very god and caring and involved mother, just give yourself some love too! I hope your husband is home by now. And if he doesn't want to go straight to bed, maybe you can just cuddle while watching tv. I agree good cuddling is one of the major perks of marriage. Hope tomorrow goes well for you. Report Inappropriate Comment