March of Dimes

Monday, March 02, 2009

Today I signed up for the March of Dimes walk in Oct. March of Dimes is an organization that funds research to prevent premature births. It also takes care of mothers to prevent premature births. My sister's daughter was premature a few weeks. She weighed under 5 lbs when born. It was a very scary time for my sister and all of us because they had to do a emergency C-section to deliver her. Her name is Daniela and she just turned 1 this January. She is so beautiful and very healthy.

I guess that was one of my motivations to sign up for this. I have until Oct 24th, 2009 to raise funds for the walk. The walk will be held at park about 30 minutes from where I live. I really hope I can get a lot of sponsors and raise my goal ($300). I already have a friend of mine who wants to sign up too! We're thinking of making a team and hubby seems interested too.

If any of you would like to sponsor me please please do so here:

www.marchforbabies.org/mariela_ms

You can make your donation online and if you would like you can remain anonymous. We can all donate at least a $1 right? Please help me reach this goal! It really means a lot to me and it will help a great organization!

That's me and Daniela on her 1st bday in January!

  

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SSUESM 3/3/2009 2:26PM

March of Dimes is a wonderful organization! You will be walking for a great cause! Report Inappropriate Comment

LASHERTHECAT 3/3/2009 2:11PM

Awesome Marcia... You'll do great!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MAMA77 3/3/2009 1:10PM

GREAT JOB Marcia, I will definatly give something!!! I am going to be doing a 24 hour walk in June for the American Cancer society, it is definatly AWESOME when we can all give back!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

6 months with SP

Saturday, February 28, 2009

So a couple of days ago was my 6 month anniversary with SP. I've lost 27 seven lbs, of the 40 I had set myself out to lose. I know I felt short from my goal date (1/17/09), but that is okay with me. Twenty seven lbs is not forty, but I'll take it!

Those 27 lbs have caused me to go down 3 jean sizes, down 1 bra size (well..not too happy about that), cleared my depression, have brought laughter and fun into my life and realize how much I was missing. I don't think I've received these many compliments, ever. My family sees me and they all compliment on how good I look. And the thing is, I've been this thin before. I used to be like 25 lbs lighter than I am today. But I don't think I ever portrayed this much happiness and health. And I think that is what they see the most. They see me vibrant and happy and that makes anyone look good.

I'm so thankful to have found SP and have found such amazing friends along the way. You are all amazing and have no idea how much I thank you for all the support. I love you all s!!!

And great thanks to TDS team! It's my favorite and the one that got me where I am today.






Marcia

  

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MAMA77 3/2/2009 8:35PM

WOW!!! BUDDY I missed your Anniversary!!! I am so sorry:( I Am sooooo proud of you!!! You LOOK amazing and WOW 27 pounds and 3 jeans sizes is AWESOME!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CHRISTYWVU 2/28/2009 4:44PM

Congratulations! 27 pounds and 3 jean sizes is so amazing. Good luck with continuing on your journey! Report Inappropriate Comment

LASHERTHECAT 2/28/2009 4:23PM

This is so wonderful for you Marcia!! Congratulations on your amazing accomplishment!! (TDS is my favourite too) Report Inappropriate Comment

SSUESM 2/28/2009 2:31PM

on losing 27 lbs. and 3 jean sizes ! You have made amazing progress, Marcia! Here's to your continued happiness and great health! Sue Comment edited on: 2/28/2009 2:33:40 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

today is a new day

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Today is the start of Lent. I'm not a religious person at all. I was raised Catholic. My Mother is religious, my dad isn't. I guess I am more like him. Don't get me wrong, I believe in God, but it's the church I have issues with. But anyway... Lent is a period of sacrifice when people give up stuff for 40 days and all this other stuff. This year I will not promise to not eat chocolate (this is what I promise almost every year) or to not eat junk food, etc. This year I promise for this 40 days to be a start of a better life.

I want these days to be a jump start to a healthier me, a better person, a better sister, better mother, better wife, better daughter, better friend, and just a better human being. I don't promise this for 40 days, I want these 40 days to be the start of a whole lifetime of kindness to those around me.

I want each and every day to count. I want to kiss my hubby everyday and tell him that I love him, even if he insists the bathroom floor to be his dirty laundry basket . I want to love everyone around me, even if my son empties out his baby powder bottle all over the carpet for the 4th time. Even if my friend becomes a bridezilla. Even if the scale does not say 145.

I guess this is my time of reflection to be grateful for what I have, for those around me that love me so much. This year I wont "give up" anything, I will give love.

  

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LADY-IN-BLACK 2/26/2009 3:39PM

I was born into a Catholic family and this is the first time I ever realized you could do that for lent. Like the way you think! More power to you my thinning friend. Lisa Report Inappropriate Comment

SSUESM 2/26/2009 7:46AM

Congratulations for making a commitment to being the best you can be for the rest of your life! Giving Love and being forgiving and accepting every day of your life is so much more positive and meaningful than giving up a few things for just 40 days. Report Inappropriate Comment

Quinceañera cake success

Monday, February 23, 2009

So I did my first topsy turvy cake this weekend. And it went pretty smoothly. I think I'm getting faster and better at this cake decorating thing. I really love it.

My niece wanted something dark, she's in the emo stuff right now. So she decided on purple and black. The picture shows blue and black for some reason. It was a marble cake with chocolate buttercream filling. Top has her name Miros (short for Miroslava) in sugar cookies with icing, I made those too. And I added feathers on top to add a bit of height. She loved it!

SO here is a picture of the cake!

  

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BRIGHTBEGINNING 3/5/2009 12:14PM

Oh WOW!! Girl you need to open your bakery!!! This is just awesome!! REALLY!! It looks like one of those cakes that come out it that show...what is it called..the one on the food channel...ACE OF CAKES...or one of the CHALLENGE cakes! Awesome work buddy!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JAVABEAN2 3/3/2009 4:58PM

the cake rocks!!! you did such a wonderful job on this marcia..wondeful!!!! love how you did her name in the cookies. the feathers were a good touch. Report Inappropriate Comment

LADY-IN-BLACK 2/26/2009 3:41PM

Wow that is a great cake! I am not talented but you certainly are....bet it tasted wonderful too! Report Inappropriate Comment

MAMA77 2/23/2009 8:41PM

OMG Marcia, You are SOOOO talented!!!!! That Cake is AWESOME!!! Thanks for the note, yes it was so long to stand for 11 hours...and I will send in my tape. Thanks for the encouragement!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 2/23/2009 7:21PM

You are an artist! Report Inappropriate Comment

FA24LRH 2/23/2009 12:51PM

The cake looks great! Report Inappropriate Comment

SSUESM 2/23/2009 12:50PM

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! Anyone who gets one of your cake designs is REALLY lucky!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Luv'in my gloves!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Just wanted to share that my hubby got me a pair of gloves for my weight lifting. They are pretty comfortable and make lifting much easier. Well in the sense that it doesn't hurt my hands.

And yes...those are 10 lb weights...how weak is that! wearing gloves to lift 10 lb weights lol. I will upgrade to 12's soon I promise!

  

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LADY-IN-BLACK 2/26/2009 3:42PM

Holy cows ten lbs what are you body building too! Yikes look out knock out Momma is here! hehehe Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 2/21/2009 1:36PM

They look good on you! Report Inappropriate Comment

JAVABEAN2 2/19/2009 7:35PM

Nice gloves!! And no..its not weak!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZY6281 2/19/2009 12:07PM

Ha! I'm not going to tell you what weight I use. You have my admiration. Suzy Comment edited on: 2/19/2009 12:08:08 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

SSUESM 2/19/2009 7:26AM

I don't think 10 lbs is weak! LOL for the new gloves! Report Inappropriate Comment

MICHARM 2/18/2009 11:09PM

I'm with you -with my 10 lb weights and yes...gloves too!!!! Keep pumping the iron!!! Report Inappropriate Comment