Saturday, January 31, 2015
Thursday, January 22, 2015
What I'm Trying to Figure Out
Day 22 of 31
What am I trying to figure out?
What am I NOT trying to figure out?!?! There are so many things going on in my life that I'm trying to figure out what to do or how to do it. Right now, the main things is what career I'm going to complete until I decide to retire. I'm a librarian. I went to grad school for library and information science. I spent butt loads of money on my education and now librarianship is a dying career. I haven't been able to find a job in 5 years as a Librarian. So, I had to go back to the drawing board and just do SOMETHING. I decided to go with medical coding and billing/health administration. It's a growing occupation and there's always going to be somebody sick. Even President Obama mentioned medical coding in his state of the union address 2 days ago. So, I'm trying to figure out medical terminology, anatomy, codes, billing procedures, Medicare and Medicaid insurance. It's ALOT harder than what I was thinking it was. But, I'm still trucking. Wish me luck! My goal is to be CPC certified by the end of the year.
What am I trying to figure out?
What am I NOT trying to figure out?!?! There are so many things going on in my life that I'm trying to figure out what to do or how to do it. Right now, the main things is what career I'm going to complete until I decide to retire. I'm a librarian. I went to grad school for library and information science. I spent butt loads of money on my education and now librarianship is a dying career. I haven't been able to find a job in 5 years as a Librarian. So, I had to go back to the drawing board and just do SOMETHING. I decided to go with medical coding and billing/health administration. It's a growing occupation and there's always going to be somebody sick. Even President Obama mentioned medical coding in his state of the union address 2 days ago. So, I'm trying to figure out medical terminology, anatomy, codes, billing procedures, Medicare and Medicaid insurance. It's ALOT harder than what I was thinking it was. But, I'm still trucking. Wish me luck! My goal is to be CPC certified by the end of the year.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Workout Routine
Day 21 of 30
My workout Routine
My workout routine between January 19th and May 19th is my Piyo and Shakeology Beachbody Challenge.
I recently signed up to become a beachbody coach and I picked this as my Challenge pack. Chalene Johnson (Piyo) is a wonderful motivator and very inspiring.
I usually exercise in the afternoon. Due to arthritis in my feet and peroneal tendonitis, I have a hard time walking, let alone exercising in the AM. After walking around a few hours, my tootsie feel much better.
I work part time as a pet sitter/dog walker while in the process of working on a new career and I am usually busiest during lunchtime. After my pet visits during the day, I come home, have a banana and do my Piyo. If I haven't gotten my steps in for the day, I usually visit our apartment gym later in the evening around 7PM. I have to get my steps in! If I don't, I feel awful the next day.
After my Piyo Challenge, I'm going to try Les Mills PUMP. If anyone is interested in trying a challenge pack with me, please let me know. I am loving the beachbody program. The workouts are hard, but I love that they ALWAYS have someone doing modifications in the videos. There is also a huge amount of support.
My workout Routine
My workout routine between January 19th and May 19th is my Piyo and Shakeology Beachbody Challenge.
I recently signed up to become a beachbody coach and I picked this as my Challenge pack. Chalene Johnson (Piyo) is a wonderful motivator and very inspiring.
I usually exercise in the afternoon. Due to arthritis in my feet and peroneal tendonitis, I have a hard time walking, let alone exercising in the AM. After walking around a few hours, my tootsie feel much better.
I work part time as a pet sitter/dog walker while in the process of working on a new career and I am usually busiest during lunchtime. After my pet visits during the day, I come home, have a banana and do my Piyo. If I haven't gotten my steps in for the day, I usually visit our apartment gym later in the evening around 7PM. I have to get my steps in! If I don't, I feel awful the next day.
After my Piyo Challenge, I'm going to try Les Mills PUMP. If anyone is interested in trying a challenge pack with me, please let me know. I am loving the beachbody program. The workouts are hard, but I love that they ALWAYS have someone doing modifications in the videos. There is also a huge amount of support.
Best Thing to Happen this Year
Day 20 of 30
The best thing that happened this year was...
I flew on a plane without a seatbelt extender. I know it sounds trivial to some but I couldn't believe how excited I was! I almost got the flight attendant to take a picture but I decided against it. I didn't always need an extender but within the past 5 years, anytime I flew, I needed one. I promised myself I wasn't going to fly again until I knew I was smaller to be comfortable in the airplane seat. The last time I flew and didn't need one was on my honeymoon 5 years ago. I knew that I was 20 pounds lighter than that but I was still a little nervous. What a great feeling! It was always so embarrassing to ask the flight attendant for the extender. Never again!!!
The best thing that happened this year was...
I flew on a plane without a seatbelt extender. I know it sounds trivial to some but I couldn't believe how excited I was! I almost got the flight attendant to take a picture but I decided against it. I didn't always need an extender but within the past 5 years, anytime I flew, I needed one. I promised myself I wasn't going to fly again until I knew I was smaller to be comfortable in the airplane seat. The last time I flew and didn't need one was on my honeymoon 5 years ago. I knew that I was 20 pounds lighter than that but I was still a little nervous. What a great feeling! It was always so embarrassing to ask the flight attendant for the extender. Never again!!!
Monday, January 19, 2015
Top Ten Favorite Foods
Day 19 of 31
My Top Ten Favorite Foods
1. Pizza
2. Turkey burger ( i don't eat red meat )
3. Hot, buttery popcorn
4. Peeps
5. bananas with peanut butter
6. banana nut muffins from my local bakery
7. cucumbers
8. anything chocolate and mint combined
9. salted caramel
10. My Shakeology (specifically the chocolate flavored)
My Top Ten Favorite Foods
1. Pizza
2. Turkey burger ( i don't eat red meat )
3. Hot, buttery popcorn
4. Peeps
5. bananas with peanut butter
6. banana nut muffins from my local bakery
7. cucumbers
8. anything chocolate and mint combined
9. salted caramel
10. My Shakeology (specifically the chocolate flavored)
pic courtesty of www.mysanfranciscokitchen.com
Where Have I Traveled
Day 18 of 31...
Where I've traveled
I haven't been to many places, although there are a ton of places I want to travel to. I've never been out of the country and I really want to travel through Europe.
I have been all up and down the East Coast...Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virgina, West Virginia, Washington, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut.
I have visited California...I went to Los Angeles, visited Disneyland, Universal, took a tour of Dreamworks studio, which was UHmazing (I have a friend who is a graphic artist there)! But, that's about it. I'm dying to go somewhere new and exciting!
Here I am in Hollywood...
And here I am at Dreamworks studio with Po from Kung Fu Panda. Pictured with me is my friend Billy, who actually worked on the movie. *Note...I was at my heaviest here. :( Can't wait to go back smaller. I'm really hoping for a visit this year!
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Where I've traveled
I haven't been to many places, although there are a ton of places I want to travel to. I've never been out of the country and I really want to travel through Europe.
I have been all up and down the East Coast...Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virgina, West Virginia, Washington, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut.
I have visited California...I went to Los Angeles, visited Disneyland, Universal, took a tour of Dreamworks studio, which was UHmazing (I have a friend who is a graphic artist there)! But, that's about it. I'm dying to go somewhere new and exciting!
Here I am in Hollywood...
And here I am at Dreamworks studio with Po from Kung Fu Panda. Pictured with me is my friend Billy, who actually worked on the movie. *Note...I was at my heaviest here. :( Can't wait to go back smaller. I'm really hoping for a visit this year!
Sunday, January 18, 2015
What's in My Makeup Bag
Day 18 of 31
My makeup bag consists of mostly bareMinerals make up. I used to wear Clinique but decided to switch it up a little.
I have:
bareMinerals:
a kabuki brush
prime time foundation primer
ready Foundation
Eyeshadow "The Magic Word" with presto and abracadabra colors
Moxie Lipstick "Breakaway"
Lash Domination volumizing mascara
Marvelous Moxie lipgloss "Hypnotist"
Then, I have:
an Eyebrow and Eyeline "comb"
eyeshadow brush
and Wet'nWild eyeliner in BlackBlack
My makeup bag consists of mostly bareMinerals make up. I used to wear Clinique but decided to switch it up a little.
I have:
bareMinerals:
a kabuki brush
prime time foundation primer
ready Foundation
Eyeshadow "The Magic Word" with presto and abracadabra colors
Moxie Lipstick "Breakaway"
Lash Domination volumizing mascara
Marvelous Moxie lipgloss "Hypnotist"
Then, I have:
an Eyebrow and Eyeline "comb"
eyeshadow brush
and Wet'nWild eyeliner in BlackBlack
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