Surprise Birthday Trip

This year I turned the big 25!! It was kind of a weird concept to think about. I am a quarter century old!! I have moved into another age bracket. I don't know. I know I am just overreacting, but it was a hard one.

This year my birthday was on a Saturday. Went into the day with nothing planned. Found out Travis didn't work until 4:00 PM, so that was awesome! I ended up going to lunch with my Grandma, my aunts, and my cousin. It was fantastic! I love those gals so much. So, all and all it was a chill day. I don't really know what I was expecting, but it was just another day really. Relaxed all evening and then Travis came home around 11:00 PM. I kept wondering what he got me for my birthday. I didn't want to ask because that's just rude, so I just got to keep waiting. As the night went on, he says to me, "Sorry I didn't get you anything for your birthday." In which I reply, "You really didn't get me anything?" He says, "Nope, I didn't have time. Sorry!" I reply, "Ummm.... you had the last 364 days to get me something. What do you mean you didn't have time?" He just says, "Sorry!" So, I am a little ticked, but there's not point in getting all that upset. In the back of my mind I thought he might have somthing up his sleve.

Now it is late Sunday night (03/13/11), We are wrapping up the night and he tells me I need to pack a bag for three days we are going on a trip. I am shocked. He wouldn't tell me where we are going, just that we need to leave early in the morning and it'll be warm and pack a bathing suit. At this point I am freaking out because I am a planner. I found out something about myself too, I like being in control. I love surprises, but I really hate not knowing what's going on. Yeah, I don't get it either.

So we get up, pack up our bags. Me, packing everything because I don't know what to expect. Load up the dogs and we hit the road. Luckly though, he was called into work for a couple hours, so that gave me some time to get some things that I thought we might need. We dropped the dogs off at his mom's grab lunch and around 1:30 PM hit the road to I don't know where.

We headed South. I knew it wasn't Vegas because he said it wasn't anywhere I would guess. We just kept driving...

 Travis, thrilled to be driving                                                  Me, excited to find out where we'll end up

The scenery

So, we just kept driving, and driving and driving. We stopped a few times, I drove a little. Still no clue where we are going.

Nija Turtle Car.... too awesome not to take a piture of



I was a fun drive. We talked and listened to music. It was fun just to be together.

I was driving and he told me to head to St. Geoge. Once we arrived in St. George we pulled off to stretch, potty, and switch drivers. We hit the road again. About an hour later, Travis says that he is going to pull off and use the bathroom again at the Casa Blanca. I respond with okay, but there is a Walmart across the street, why don't we go there. He just didn't want to. At this point I am getting a little suspicious.

We walk in and start wandering around trying to find the bathroom. I spot and let him know it's over here. He says no it's over here and dragged me towards the registration desk.

Guess what? We checked in!!! We had so much fun! I didn't win any money at all, but we swam, for massages, relaxed in the spa, and went bowling. It was fantastic!!

I love you Travis! Thank you for making it awesome!

Slacker.....

So.... as for this whole new Katrina thing..... I have been a slacker. I haven't done a whole lot with it. But some reacent conversation have made me really motivated. Things are going to happen if it kills me.

Today I joined a gym, I don't really have the money for it, but I know I need it. I am going to plan meals better and heathier. It's time to get serious! I am going to be my best to work out for at least 30 minutes every day, 2 hours max. I would love any company if you are up to it.

So as of right now, the standings are about the same:

Weight - 233 pounds
Month Goal - Lose 10 pounds
Life Goal - Weigh 135 pounds

Wish me luck!

New Katrina in the Works

A few days ago I was getting ready for work one morning. I just gotten out of the shower and was in my bedroom getting dressed. I walked over to my closet to grab my slacks and top. I happen to glanced over at the full length mirror that's near the closet. I was in my bra and undies...... all I could see what a whole lot of nasty! I was astonished at what my reflection in the mirror. I have really let myself go. That was a moment I decided I really need to do something. I get back to where I should be.

So I thought what a better motivation than to embarrass myself to the whole world as motivation. I am going to post weekly updates on where I am at and how I am doing. As of now, it's started off slow. I did work out on the Wii Fit for and hour and fifteen mintues. I know that's not a lot, but it's a start. I have been working on eating heathier and cutting back soda. That's my biggest problem. Devil soda!!!

So here is what I look like now: Currently weighing 233 pounds.

Idea goal weight is 140 pounds. That won't happen for some time. So short term goal is to be 220 pounds on April 1, 2011.

Wish me luck!!!