Good day peoples!
Yesterday, as I was perusing twitter, I noticed my wife was tweeting about one of the "Judge Shows" that my dad likes to watch during the day, while they were visiting. I didn't watch the show, but from her tweets, I gathered that the case was about some girl, lady who got pulled over for DUI. She didn't want to tell her parents to know what had happened so she started stripping to pay the fines and everything. I'm not gonna lie, I've heard of people stripping to pay for things and then get caught up in all the money and lifestyle and forget their original purpose for stripping. But apparently the girl still couldn't manage to pay her rent with the money that was coming in from stripping. My initial reaction - She wasn't that good.
The following {short} list was compiled based off the conversation that me and wifey had regarding this issue & was posted on my twitter account (BiggDaddyMoore) with the hashtag #StopStripping
Commonsense thoughts on why you should NOT be a stripper #StopStripping
You can't dance... #StopStripping
You like "Granny" panties... #StopStripping
You have to sit down to take your pants/skirt off... #StopStripping
You have "short" arms... #StopStripping
You're allergic to glitter... #StopStripping
You don't EVER shave your underarms...#StopStripping
You have bad feet (i.e. you can't wear heels)... #StopStripping
This is only a short list and currently applies to only females. As I was explaining to my wife. I can't really speak for male strippers as I can only comment on what I, personally, don't want to see... If you have more, feel free to post it on here or twitter with the hashtag #StopStripping to me or @TableTalkN
Holla atcha!
5.12.13
Names & Titles
Yesterday, lil man said something that apparently stuck with me. Here's how the conversation went:
kid man and has actually said all of our names at some point. Usually he was repeating one of us after we had called out for the other, but still. He does actually know that PaPa's name is James or Jimmy. And that Granny Gran is Ann, but he won't call them that. Just as he won't call me Kesha unless given clearance (ie. singing Happy Birthday with everybody else or asking me my name) or when asked sometimes. He flip flops between that answer depending on his comfort level with the person and understanding of what that person really wants.
Anyway, I thought about that this morning and realized I want to teach him differently so he understands the difference between a title and a name. Now, I will NOT give him clearance to call my Kesha on the regular, but I do want him to know that that's my name. He's only to refer to me as Mom so that he's never confused about my actual role in his life. As mom, I am held to a different standard than as Kesha. Plus, Kesha holds other titles defining other roles and I'd hate for him to ever confuse them because they are NOT all the same. Not only that, but they all require a different answer from me when addressed. So know that when you add a title to your reference of me, I will respond according to that title. I am still and always will be Kesha, but I have a different set of responsibilities to demonstrate under my various titles.
So let's step back a moment. I actually am not a fan of titles and would rather everyone call me Kesha ... until I had a child and he called me Kesha. At that point, I realized that I was NOT okay with that. See my dad called his mom by her name because she told him to do that; I tried to change them both and they just laughed at me. I've called my mom by her name when yelling "Mom!" in a crowd of mothers didn't get her attention, but that's the only excuse I use. I've found that I'm not comfortable calling parentals by their names. It weirds me out to call my MI parentals (you may call them my in-laws) by their name even though they've told me to do so. Anyway, now I get titles.
However, I will still not get one changing and being fake about that foolishness. You are no better with your title than without. See your title defines a particular role NOT your personality & character. See I am still the same ol moody weird not-so-nice, but loving Kesha whether my son is referring to me as Mom or my husband refers to me as wife or anybody else calls me Kesha. My personality doesn't change, but my responsibility to you does. As mom, I am responsible for this child's life. As wife, I am responsible for my vows to my husband. As Kesha, I am only responsible for loving you anyway.
Hopefully that sounds all warm and fuzzy. This is all to say that no matter what my title is, I am still just -ME- ... nothing more, nothing less. Don't put me in a box or on egg shells. Just go on about being you and we will be all good. (I'd make a M.C. Hammer reference, but I was NOT a fan of that stage of his musical career.) So yeah, I'll leave y'all on that note.
[While this was written, the day after these things happened, this post shall come to you a fewdays weeks later ...]
Love y'all ...
Lil Man: Mom, what's your name?A lil later ...
Me: Mom
Lil Man: Nooo, your name is Kesha.
Me: You are right, but to you, I am Mom. What's daddy's name?
Lil Man: Jason.
Me: What's Granny Gran's name?He's a funny lil
Lil Man: Granny Gran
Me: What's PaPa's name?
Lil Man: PaPa
Anyway, I thought about that this morning and realized I want to teach him differently so he understands the difference between a title and a name. Now, I will NOT give him clearance to call my Kesha on the regular, but I do want him to know that that's my name. He's only to refer to me as Mom so that he's never confused about my actual role in his life. As mom, I am held to a different standard than as Kesha. Plus, Kesha holds other titles defining other roles and I'd hate for him to ever confuse them because they are NOT all the same. Not only that, but they all require a different answer from me when addressed. So know that when you add a title to your reference of me, I will respond according to that title. I am still and always will be Kesha, but I have a different set of responsibilities to demonstrate under my various titles.
So let's step back a moment. I actually am not a fan of titles and would rather everyone call me Kesha ... until I had a child and he called me Kesha. At that point, I realized that I was NOT okay with that. See my dad called his mom by her name because she told him to do that; I tried to change them both and they just laughed at me. I've called my mom by her name when yelling "Mom!" in a crowd of mothers didn't get her attention, but that's the only excuse I use. I've found that I'm not comfortable calling parentals by their names. It weirds me out to call my MI parentals (you may call them my in-laws) by their name even though they've told me to do so. Anyway, now I get titles.
However, I will still not get one changing and being fake about that foolishness. You are no better with your title than without. See your title defines a particular role NOT your personality & character. See I am still the same ol moody weird not-so-nice, but loving Kesha whether my son is referring to me as Mom or my husband refers to me as wife or anybody else calls me Kesha. My personality doesn't change, but my responsibility to you does. As mom, I am responsible for this child's life. As wife, I am responsible for my vows to my husband. As Kesha, I am only responsible for loving you anyway.
Hopefully that sounds all warm and fuzzy. This is all to say that no matter what my title is, I am still just -ME- ... nothing more, nothing less. Don't put me in a box or on egg shells. Just go on about being you and we will be all good. (I'd make a M.C. Hammer reference, but I was NOT a fan of that stage of his musical career.) So yeah, I'll leave y'all on that note.
[While this was written, the day after these things happened, this post shall come to you a few
Love y'all ...
22.11.13
November Extreme Coupon Trip(s)
Hey folks: I'm pretty excited about my most recent coupon trip. It was pretty awesome for my 1st time not focusing on Kroger (I did go there, but it wasn't the focus) and for using the "Stock-Up" plan of action. I'm trying to change my thinking about shopping since I generally dislike it, but couponing has me more interested in it. It's a puzzle of how I can save the most money on the things we need. This is a journey so come on & see what my ride looked like last night.
So I spent hours this week planning my trip because I needed to get up to $50 of stuff, which rarely happens even before I began couponing. That planning time was well worth it though, because our counter was full & our pantry is overflowing after last night's trip. I spent $35.45 at Target & $24.53 at Kroger; I spent a total of $59.98. Let's go through what it would have cost me.
Target Transaction:
Kroger Transaction:
No pictures this time around cause I don't have a dedicated "take pics of deals" area just yet. I will soon though. I will soon.
Alright folks. That's all for now. I'll try to write up how it felt to do this soon. I've never actually handed anyone a stake of coupons and pretty much held up the line before - it was interesting & a bit embarrassing at the same time. I thought I was going during a non-peak time AND it was raining. Oh well, until next post ...
So I spent hours this week planning my trip because I needed to get up to $50 of stuff, which rarely happens even before I began couponing. That planning time was well worth it though, because our counter was full & our pantry is overflowing after last night's trip. I spent $35.45 at Target & $24.53 at Kroger; I spent a total of $59.98. Let's go through what it would have cost me.
Target Transaction:
Coffee Mate Creamer - 3 @ $1.50 eaTotaling to $74.86. I only paid $35.45, which is a 47% savings. Ssswwweeeeeeettttt!!!
Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes - 6 @ $0.99 ea
Del Monte Canned Veggies - 4 @ $0.65 ea
Campbell's Condensed Soup - 4 @ $0.65 ea
French's French Fried Onions - 1 @ $2.99 ea
Chex Cereal - 1 @ $2.00 & 1 @ $2.50
Yoplait Yogurt - 6 @ $0.50 ea
SweetTarts Candy Canes - 2 @ $2.00 ea
Campbell's Slow Cooker Sauce - 1 @ $2.59
Heinz Gravy - 5 @ $0.59 ea
Hunt's Tomatoes - 4 @ $0.85 ea
Cool Whip - 2 @ $0.99 ea
Jell-O Gelatin - 2 @ $0.59 ea
Market Pantry Apple Juice - 2 @ $1.89 ea
Swanson Broth - 5 @ $0.59 ea
Carnation Evaporated Milk - 2 @ $0.94 ea
Eagle Brand Condensed Milk - 2 @ $1.99 ea
Welch's Essential Juice - 1 @ $2.00
Barilla Pasta - 2 @ $1.29 ea
Barilla Pasta Sauce - 2 @ $1.99 ea
Quaker Warm & Crunchy Granola Hot Cereal - 1 @ $2.50
Biscoff Spread - 1 @ $3.41
Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce - 2 @ $1.89 ea
Suave Kid's Body Wash - 1 @ $1.79
Kroger Transaction:
Kroger Tub Lunch meat - 1 @ $3.00Totaling to $48.57. I only paid $24.53, which is a 51 % savings. Yeeaahhh Buddy! I received quite a bit of free stuff because of the Free Friday Downloads & coupons & store sales. The only problem here is that I paid about $4 more than I should have not paying attention to the signs. My Cheerios should have been only $2.50 and I should have NOT paid for any milk. Blah! Reading is fundamental people! It's cool though cause I still saved lots and we're good on milk through Thanksgiving. We go through LOTS of milk around these parts so I try to participate in all of the FREE milk deals.
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks - 2 @ $2.50 ea
Chex Mix Muddy Buddies - 2 @ $2.50 ea
Aquafina Flavorsplash - 1 @ $1.00
Dole Smoothie - 1 @ $1.99
Stacy's Bake Shop - 1 @ $2.99
Milk - 2 @ $2.50 ea
Kroger Cheese - 3 @ $1.67 ea
Dole Canned Fruit - 3 @ $1.00 ea
Cheerios (Multi Grain) - 2 @ $3.29
Fiber One Bars - 2 @ $2.50
Nature Valley Bars - 2 @ $2.50
No pictures this time around cause I don't have a dedicated "take pics of deals" area just yet. I will soon though. I will soon.
Alright folks. That's all for now. I'll try to write up how it felt to do this soon. I've never actually handed anyone a stake of coupons and pretty much held up the line before - it was interesting & a bit embarrassing at the same time. I thought I was going during a non-peak time AND it was raining. Oh well, until next post ...
31.10.13
Toddler Interlude: Halloween
Dad decided that I would be a boxer for Halloween. That is today. He did not consult with me as much as he probably should have. Why? Well, here ya go ...
He put my new boots on. They are too big and I was not even about to walk around in those things. Dad said the boots are not too big, but I said they are. Mom just looked at us.
He put tape on my hand. That was too tight. I wanted it off. Dad said boxers wear tape on their hands, but I didn't want it on mine. He got his boxing gloves for me. Mom just looked at us.
Dad made a championship belt for me. I like it. There are Angry Birds on the inside. {Cardboard needed a little reinforcement so dad used the Angry Bird tape.
Oh did I mention, I have on 3 layers on bottom? How am I going to got to the potty all by myself? When I went this morning, I forgot to pull up the shorts under my pants. That didn't feel good.
Well, I made it to school. Mom had to help me down the stairs cause I can't really carry the boxing gloves down stairs.
Happy Halloween everybody!
He put my new boots on. They are too big and I was not even about to walk around in those things. Dad said the boots are not too big, but I said they are. Mom just looked at us.
He put tape on my hand. That was too tight. I wanted it off. Dad said boxers wear tape on their hands, but I didn't want it on mine. He got his boxing gloves for me. Mom just looked at us.
Dad made a championship belt for me. I like it. There are Angry Birds on the inside. {Cardboard needed a little reinforcement so dad used the Angry Bird tape.
Oh did I mention, I have on 3 layers on bottom? How am I going to got to the potty all by myself? When I went this morning, I forgot to pull up the shorts under my pants. That didn't feel good.
Well, I made it to school. Mom had to help me down the stairs cause I can't really carry the boxing gloves down stairs.
Here's what I should look like for our school Halloween Parade:
And yesterday, Granny Gran carved my pumpkins. Look:
Happy Halloween everybody!
22.10.13
Homemade Goldfish & Coupon Brag
Y'all ... these past few days have been a score for me! Why? Well, I scored a huge deal on one of my coupon-ing trips, I spent a few hours with a young lady who ALWAYS lifts & encourages my spirit, I made 3 dinner entrees in one night, AND I made homemade goldfish crackers! AWESOME!! SO here's the scoop: backwards style.
Goldfish Crackers:
I made homemade goldfish crackers and ooohhh they are delicious. For the recipe, go here. I didn't take pictures of the process because I forgot. I was so excited that I was just trying to get to the end. See ...
Did you see? Oooohhh ... yeah. Anyway, I made one batch of these and then made cheese straws because I just couldn't take making those lil fish anymore. See, I don't have a fish cookie cutter so I made one using this method. I was not as careful as I should have been (ie. no gloves, no measuring, no drawing) so mine wasn't perfect and it was still fairly sharp on both sides. I also may have a small scrap from not cutting evenly. Anyway ... you should make these or be around when I do. MMMMMM!! And I will be experimenting with different cheese & flavors because that recipe was amazingly simple. These may show up in the form of trains at a certain lil person's birthday party.
{Just found this: DIY-Cookie-Cutters Instructables .... YYYEEESSS!!! I will be all over this!}
Dinner Entrees:
I LOVE my slow cookers. Yes, there is an s there and I will gladly take more. So I made some barbecue shredded turkey from some leftover turkey (did I tell y'all about me cooking an entire turkey all by myself for the 1st time last week?), some bell peppers, and one of those Kraft Recipe Makers that I got for just $.49 (ha! another coupon-ing plug). It was delicious. Made sandwiches for lunch & then added some rice for dinner. I also browned some chorizo before added it with peppers and some tomato sauce for another meal (will probably add some noodles and corn). And the other meal was a roast with peppers and some balsamic vinegar dressing (will probably put with some greens and potatoes). Today, I'll put those greens in the slow cooker with my turkey leg so they'll be all set for tomorrow. I get excited when I have that may meals planned already.
Sister Friend Evening:
This is pretty well self-explanatory, but yeah had a lil meeting set up with my dear friend to plan her 40th bday party and time flew right on by. We discussed everything under the sun and laughed for hours shutting Panera down for the night. I love that lady cause she is a ball of joy despite everything and I need that in my life something terrible. So here's my plug for her. She's all about the Kidney Foundation so I'll definitely have a post soon about that for her.
Coupon Trip (CVS):
So since I started this coupon-ing thing, I have been non stop wanting to ensure to get everything on sale with a coupon or two. I loosen up from time to time, but I'm enjoying the hunt for great deals and saving money for our family. So here ya go. Here's my brag photo.
I got all of this for $30.33 saving myself about $28 with the fact that CVS had a sale and I had coupons for everything in the picture. I'm sure it could have been better, but hey - ya gotta start somewhere. Oh I did buy some sponges, but they only added like $1 to the total.
Well, that's all I got for this post. See y'all on another great posting day.
{Challenge Update: Slacked last week, but Coach Moore will get me back on schedule - I'm sure.}
Goldfish Crackers:
I made homemade goldfish crackers and ooohhh they are delicious. For the recipe, go here. I didn't take pictures of the process because I forgot. I was so excited that I was just trying to get to the end. See ...
{Just found this: DIY-Cookie-Cutters Instructables .... YYYEEESSS!!! I will be all over this!}
Dinner Entrees:
I LOVE my slow cookers. Yes, there is an s there and I will gladly take more. So I made some barbecue shredded turkey from some leftover turkey (did I tell y'all about me cooking an entire turkey all by myself for the 1st time last week?), some bell peppers, and one of those Kraft Recipe Makers that I got for just $.49 (ha! another coupon-ing plug). It was delicious. Made sandwiches for lunch & then added some rice for dinner. I also browned some chorizo before added it with peppers and some tomato sauce for another meal (will probably add some noodles and corn). And the other meal was a roast with peppers and some balsamic vinegar dressing (will probably put with some greens and potatoes). Today, I'll put those greens in the slow cooker with my turkey leg so they'll be all set for tomorrow. I get excited when I have that may meals planned already.
Sister Friend Evening:
This is pretty well self-explanatory, but yeah had a lil meeting set up with my dear friend to plan her 40th bday party and time flew right on by. We discussed everything under the sun and laughed for hours shutting Panera down for the night. I love that lady cause she is a ball of joy despite everything and I need that in my life something terrible. So here's my plug for her. She's all about the Kidney Foundation so I'll definitely have a post soon about that for her.
Coupon Trip (CVS):
So since I started this coupon-ing thing, I have been non stop wanting to ensure to get everything on sale with a coupon or two. I loosen up from time to time, but I'm enjoying the hunt for great deals and saving money for our family. So here ya go. Here's my brag photo.
I got all of this for $30.33 saving myself about $28 with the fact that CVS had a sale and I had coupons for everything in the picture. I'm sure it could have been better, but hey - ya gotta start somewhere. Oh I did buy some sponges, but they only added like $1 to the total.
Well, that's all I got for this post. See y'all on another great posting day.
{Challenge Update: Slacked last week, but Coach Moore will get me back on schedule - I'm sure.}
11.10.13
My Experience at Victoria's Secret
Good Day my friends,
Yesterday, I took something back to Victoria's Secret to exchange it for my wife. Before I get into the story, remember who this is writing this...
Before I even get into this story, let me say that I am very confident in myself and my manhood. I have never been the guy to shy away from doing things that would otherwise shame others. So walking through the middle of Briarwood Mall, carrying a "dainty" pink Victoria's Secret bag had no effect on me.
So I walk into the store, with all bravado and confidence in the world. I walk right up to the counter (there was no line at the time), place the bag in front of the lady working and hand her the receipt and look her in the eyes and, confidently, say "I would like to exchange this bra for a different size for my wife."
She took the receipt and said "ok". She then proceeded to take the bra out and asked what I would like to exchange it for.
I, still smelling myself, tell her the color (yeah, I know my colors), style and explain that I do not know where this particular bra is kept, but if she would be so kind as to point me in the right direction, I will go get the replacement myself. I was THE MAN!
The exchange quickly took a 180 within the next few moments:
Clerk: Oh, it's ok - they're right behind you, but I can have another associate bring it up here for you.
Me: Great. Thank you.
Clerk: Now, what size do you need?
Me: (Checking my iphone to make sure I gave her the correct size) XXXX (I'm not gonna put my wife's business out there)
Clerk: Oh, I'm sorry, this style doesn't come in that size. Would you like the sister size XXX?
Me: (losing my bravado & confidence in one fell swoop) - huh?
Clerk: The sister size - It fits the same, it's just a different number.
Me: Um, sure. If, um, if that one, um, that didn't work, could it be exchanged or some-something?
Clerk: Oh, sure. Tell her that if it doesn't work after trying it on, just to bring it back and we work to get the right one for her.
Me: Um, ok, I'll let her know.
Now by this time more people have started to line up and they were calling associates to help ring the others out. I HATE being the reason for the hold up, because I just feel like everyone is looking at you smackin' their lips, wondering what in the world is your problem.
Needless to say, I was very relieved with the new bra was brought up and the exchange was completed. The clerk was even nice enough give me a new bag and wish me a great day. All my Bravado came right back, like there was never any problem:
Me: Hey! You have a Great day too!
As I walked back out the mall, carrying my new "dainty"pink Victoria's Secret bag. As soon as I got home, I had to share this experience with my wife. You know what she said?!
Wifey: Ohhh, I knew there was something I meant to tell you...
WHAAATTT?! Even if you don't know the exact numbers, you could have alluded to the fact that I might hear something about a "sister size". I'm trying to do you a favor, and you're gonna let me walk into a fire fight blind?! I just got ambushed by the Vicki Secret Angels, and all you can say is "I knew there was something I meant to tell you"...
I'm a guy. I deal in logic (most time). I know that a 5/16's & 11/32's are close but they are not the same. Two different numbers are two different sizes, period. I was not ready for that curve ball...
So fella's, next time you decide to go into a store for women, remember, be prepared for anything!
Yesterday, I took something back to Victoria's Secret to exchange it for my wife. Before I get into the story, remember who this is writing this...
Before I even get into this story, let me say that I am very confident in myself and my manhood. I have never been the guy to shy away from doing things that would otherwise shame others. So walking through the middle of Briarwood Mall, carrying a "dainty" pink Victoria's Secret bag had no effect on me.
So I walk into the store, with all bravado and confidence in the world. I walk right up to the counter (there was no line at the time), place the bag in front of the lady working and hand her the receipt and look her in the eyes and, confidently, say "I would like to exchange this bra for a different size for my wife."
She took the receipt and said "ok". She then proceeded to take the bra out and asked what I would like to exchange it for.
I, still smelling myself, tell her the color (yeah, I know my colors), style and explain that I do not know where this particular bra is kept, but if she would be so kind as to point me in the right direction, I will go get the replacement myself. I was THE MAN!
The exchange quickly took a 180 within the next few moments:
Clerk: Oh, it's ok - they're right behind you, but I can have another associate bring it up here for you.
Me: Great. Thank you.
Clerk: Now, what size do you need?
Me: (Checking my iphone to make sure I gave her the correct size) XXXX (I'm not gonna put my wife's business out there)
Clerk: Oh, I'm sorry, this style doesn't come in that size. Would you like the sister size XXX?
Me: (losing my bravado & confidence in one fell swoop) - huh?
Clerk: The sister size - It fits the same, it's just a different number.
Me: Um, sure. If, um, if that one, um, that didn't work, could it be exchanged or some-something?
Clerk: Oh, sure. Tell her that if it doesn't work after trying it on, just to bring it back and we work to get the right one for her.
Me: Um, ok, I'll let her know.
Now by this time more people have started to line up and they were calling associates to help ring the others out. I HATE being the reason for the hold up, because I just feel like everyone is looking at you smackin' their lips, wondering what in the world is your problem.
Needless to say, I was very relieved with the new bra was brought up and the exchange was completed. The clerk was even nice enough give me a new bag and wish me a great day. All my Bravado came right back, like there was never any problem:
Me: Hey! You have a Great day too!
As I walked back out the mall, carrying my new "dainty"pink Victoria's Secret bag. As soon as I got home, I had to share this experience with my wife. You know what she said?!
Wifey: Ohhh, I knew there was something I meant to tell you...
WHAAATTT?! Even if you don't know the exact numbers, you could have alluded to the fact that I might hear something about a "sister size". I'm trying to do you a favor, and you're gonna let me walk into a fire fight blind?! I just got ambushed by the Vicki Secret Angels, and all you can say is "I knew there was something I meant to tell you"...
I'm a guy. I deal in logic (most time). I know that a 5/16's & 11/32's are close but they are not the same. Two different numbers are two different sizes, period. I was not ready for that curve ball...
So fella's, next time you decide to go into a store for women, remember, be prepared for anything!
26.9.13
Challenge 5: 30 Day Insanity Prelude
Alright y'all I decided to prepare for Insanity. Heard of it? If not, what rock have you been living under?
So here's my background. I'm always about the next easiest way to have fun exercising. I heard about Insanity and immediately wanted it and someone was GREAT enough to send it right on to me. Sweet!! Anyway, here's what happened.
3 months after the arrival of lil man, I was all set to begin my Insanity journey ... or so I thought! The 1st day, I didn't make it all the way through just to find that I was doing the wrong day's workout. I did the workout for Day 1 of Week 2 ... blah! So I started over. The next morning, I got up and did the right workout. Yeah, I made it through the workout only to realize that it was JUST the warm-up. DUDE! Seriously?! I wasn't excited at all cause I BARELY made it through the doggone warm-up. I wanted to punch Shawn T and his backup exercisers in the face for that foolishness!! So yeah, I less than barely made it through that Day 1 Workout. Geez! So anyway, I tortured myself like this for about a week I believe. Then, one day as I was headed upstairs for something, my leg totally gave out on me. The good news was I was holding on to the rails so no actual fall happened. The bad news was that that was the 1st of 3 times in one day. I decided I'd better chill on the Insanity workouts until my body was ready again. Can't be falling carrying lil man - he got goons. Heh heh heh!
Well, fast forward to today (a good 2+ years later). I've gone back & forth with plans to start up Insanity once again, but I keep punking out. Yeah, I just can't talk myself into getting back on it. However, I need to do something so here's what I'm gone do. I found out about a 30 Day Intro to Insanity Blueprint (from here) and received it in my email so I can prepare for my Insanity journey. I am looking forward to it while covering my eyes and peeking through my fingers. [Y'all know how we do when we don't, but do wanna see that scary or disgusting part of a movie.] My 1st huddle may be easier than it would have been before though. I shall take my before pics and not be ashamed of them. Yeah ...
I'm going to try to do this about once every other week so I can see my progress cause that may be the only way to jump-start this thing for me. I hate looking at terrible pics of folks especially of myself. I should prolly go buy new workout clothing articles - mine are old and the wrong size so they provide very little support. I think I'm good with shoes though & there's plenty of water bottles around the house. Well, here's to being Insane!!!
Keep in mind that I still gave the Mr. permission to place his own workout challenges on the whiteboard for me. This will be an interesting 30 days! He's way too excited too so y'all pray for me & send all the good luck vibes ya can my way. Also, remember to check on me so I don't punch Mr. in the face. Heh heh heh!!!
Get yo workout on folks ...
So here's my background. I'm always about the next easiest way to have fun exercising. I heard about Insanity and immediately wanted it and someone was GREAT enough to send it right on to me. Sweet!! Anyway, here's what happened.
3 months after the arrival of lil man, I was all set to begin my Insanity journey ... or so I thought! The 1st day, I didn't make it all the way through just to find that I was doing the wrong day's workout. I did the workout for Day 1 of Week 2 ... blah! So I started over. The next morning, I got up and did the right workout. Yeah, I made it through the workout only to realize that it was JUST the warm-up. DUDE! Seriously?! I wasn't excited at all cause I BARELY made it through the doggone warm-up. I wanted to punch Shawn T and his backup exercisers in the face for that foolishness!! So yeah, I less than barely made it through that Day 1 Workout. Geez! So anyway, I tortured myself like this for about a week I believe. Then, one day as I was headed upstairs for something, my leg totally gave out on me. The good news was I was holding on to the rails so no actual fall happened. The bad news was that that was the 1st of 3 times in one day. I decided I'd better chill on the Insanity workouts until my body was ready again. Can't be falling carrying lil man - he got goons. Heh heh heh!
Well, fast forward to today (a good 2+ years later). I've gone back & forth with plans to start up Insanity once again, but I keep punking out. Yeah, I just can't talk myself into getting back on it. However, I need to do something so here's what I'm gone do. I found out about a 30 Day Intro to Insanity Blueprint (from here) and received it in my email so I can prepare for my Insanity journey. I am looking forward to it while covering my eyes and peeking through my fingers. [Y'all know how we do when we don't, but do wanna see that scary or disgusting part of a movie.] My 1st huddle may be easier than it would have been before though. I shall take my before pics and not be ashamed of them. Yeah ...
I'm going to try to do this about once every other week so I can see my progress cause that may be the only way to jump-start this thing for me. I hate looking at terrible pics of folks especially of myself. I should prolly go buy new workout clothing articles - mine are old and the wrong size so they provide very little support. I think I'm good with shoes though & there's plenty of water bottles around the house. Well, here's to being Insane!!!
Keep in mind that I still gave the Mr. permission to place his own workout challenges on the whiteboard for me. This will be an interesting 30 days! He's way too excited too so y'all pray for me & send all the good luck vibes ya can my way. Also, remember to check on me so I don't punch Mr. in the face. Heh heh heh!!!
Get yo workout on folks ...
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