I'm still here. And still losing weight.

I never follow through with using this blog the way I intend.  I blame being so incredibly busy - which don't get me wrong, it's a good thing.  I'm glad my photography business has taken off this year.  It is a much-needed supplement to our income and for the most part I enjoy it.  Though I spent most of last night printing CD inserts, burning and labeling disks, addressing envelopes, ordering more supplies, and stuffing envelopes.  Not exactly what every photographer dreams of when they start a photography business. ...

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I'm just playing around.

Downloaded a new app this morning that lets me tell stories with my pictures in a new format...  thought I would try it out here.  I'll be updating the storie of Landon's soccer games this season as time goes on. Contemplating whether or not this would be a good way to share some sneak peeks or just my Instagram shots...

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You should go get this app.

The single biggest part of my weight loss journey has been the Lose It! app on my iPhone.  Honestly, I can't say I have started exercising in earnest yet.  I've done a tiny bit here and there, but nothing substantial.  The biggest modification has been budgeting for and counting my calories.  (And if you don't have an iPhone you can still use the program through their website AND it's coming to Android devices soon!)  The app (or website) calculates your ideal calorie intake based on your current stats and your goal weight. ...

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Welcome to my journey in weight loss.

I'm 29 years old and I weigh way more than I should.  I've always been overweight...  at times it has bothered me and other times I have been fine with it.  But I've always known that it is something I should change, whether I let it upset me or not.  My doctors have (some politely, others notsomuch) all mentioned it, no matter what my ailment was.  (Sinus infection?  You should lose weight!)  And to be honest, simply seeing the word "obesity" written down on my paperwork under diagnosis was really upsetting. ...

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I'm still thinking about the bathroom.

I still haven't decided what to do with my downstairs bathroom.  I started browsing Amazon for towel racks, light fixtures, medicine cabinets, and mirrors.  I don't know if I'll end up using some combination of what I already have or replace it all.  The medicine cabinet is set into the wall, so that may prove problematic. Anyhow....

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I have the smartest dog.

So I'm sitting here crocheting a scarf for my sister's silent auction for Relay For Life. It's pink and REALLY soft. I sort of wish I could keep it. Anyhow, I had my yarn (Crayon in Begonia from KnitPicks) sitting on the arm of the recliner I'm sitting in as I worked. Bailey nosed at it and I told her no. She left it alone, no problem. I kept on crocheting. Then Ricki (one of the cats) jumped up on the arm and wanted me to pet her. She blocked my view of my yarn, half sitting on it. Next thing I know David is asking me, "What's that Bailey has?"...

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I can knit!

I'm about to finish my first knitted scarf! About to do the last finishing ... is that called a stitch? I still prefer crochet but I'm happy that I know ~how~ to knit now! Thanks Samanth...

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