Mouth-watering Memoir

My paternal grandmother, Lucena Ravelo Lacho used to say, "Candy, I'm happy. You know, I just live the simple life..." It's true, if we are happy with what we have, we see the beauty in its simplicity. I miss her so much... I love her so much more.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Saying Goodbye to this Blog

I want to thank those that took the time to read this "rant and ramble" blog of mine. I'll be slowly transferring the important contents here to our family blog and welcome you to visit me there...

Nothing big of a reason, just too busy with life to maintain several blogs...

Goodbye...

http://complicatedsimplicity96.blogspot.com

Sunday, June 7, 2009

CoL:Day 26-32

Now I'm the one who's sick with another one of my children sick also and has a broken pinky. Yikes! So now, instead of eating well and healthy, I haven't had much appetite! Plus, last night, our neighbor, though gave us a warning, partied with loud music from 10PM to 3AM! Oooohhh, my migraine.... plus I had to bring down the fever of my now sick child. Man, why can't they just make these journeys easy? LOL

Though to my credit, we moved a lot! patio cleaning, gardening, sweeping, reorganizing, fridge cleanout and sorting and walking and swimming so at least I'm losing weight that way.

I'm also getting into baking, so I'm using my arms a lot in mixing and keeping things steady and reaching up. (Does that count? I hope so...) ;-)

Til next time... (I hope...)

Monday, June 1, 2009

CoL: Day 17-25

Still not getting enough time to focus on eating right but then again who can with 2 sick kids?


I'm hopeful though, very hopeful... (can you see my crossed fingers?)


Activity: Walked a lot in doing errands and getting my dinnerware fix. Sometimes, just looking helps so much in getting great ideas!

Sunday, May 24, 2009

CoL: Day 6-17

Sorry about the lack of discipline it would seem but between my graduation, hubby's Apprentice Program graduation, School concerts, trips and last minute errands, eating healthy much less tracking has been difficult.

I should be back on track tomorrow...

Hopefully... It is Memorial Day and we're barbecuing!

Ok, ok... I'll be good!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

CoL: Day 5


Change of Lifestyle adventure continues...

Today was wrought with itinerary printouts, confirming rental car and hotel room, looking at budget and getting just the right clothes. All to just get to my own graduation! I'm so glad I only have to do this once! Whew! ;-)

BREAKFAST:
*** Cheerios Crunch & 2% milk - 1 bowl
*** Water - 2 glasses

LUNCH:
*** Mama's Spaghetti - 1 small bowl
*** Diet Pepsi - 1 can

VITAMIN:
*** Centrum Complete
*** Water- 1 glass

SNACK:
*** Water- 2 glasses

DINNER:
*** Arby's Roasted Burger - 1 (It was FREE!)
*** Rootbeer (I had to buy a drink to get the burger)
*** Ice Water- 2 glasses

ACTIVITY:
*** Got up at 6:15A again!
*** Made sure kids got to school
*** Took care of travel plans
*** Did laundry
*** Washed and dried dishes
*** Blogged future posts

Since we'll be in Phoenix and we've got friends in Mesa, I know I will be doing a lot of walking and talking. That's a lot of calories to be burned, not monumental, but still a lot!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

CoL: Day 4


I had a late Mother's Day Brunch today. I know, I know, excuses...
Let's see how I did today, shall we?

BREAKFAST:
*** Honey wheat with sausage muffins
*** Water - 1 glass

LUNCH:
*** Quiche - 2 small triangles
*** Grapes - 1 cup
*** Decaf Lemon Herb ice tea - 3 glasses

VITAMIN:
*** Centrum Complete
*** Water- 2 glasses

SNACK:
*** Rondnoir chocolate - 2 pieces
*** Water- 2 glasses

DINNER:
*** Hot & Sour soup - 1 medium bowl
*** Ice Water- 3 glasses

ACTIVITY:
*** Got up at 6:15A
*** Baked breakfast fares for Brunch
*** Did a tablescape
*** Took pictures
*** Talked with friend - 3 hours
*** Washed and dried dishes
*** Booked flight for trip
*** Blogged

Man, I need to be more active!

Monday, May 11, 2009

CoL: Day 3


Day 3 only of my "Change of Lifestyle" journey and I'm already late posting. Yikes!

BREAKFAST:
*** HBoO with almonds & 2% milk

LUNCH:
*** Mama's Spaghetti- 1 small bowl
*** Sonic burger no cheese
*** Ice Water - 3 glasses

VITAMIN:
*** Centrum Complete
*** Water- 2 glasses

SNACK:
*** "Slim Cocoas" cookie -1
*** Water- 2 glasses

DINNER:
*** Fried rice w/ veggies- 1 small bowl
*** Ice Water- 3 glasses

ACTIVITY:
*** Went to Walmart- 1.5 hours
*** Took a shower
*** Took a nap - 1.5 hours
*** Cooked dinner
*** Baked a biscuit tart w/ my fam
*** Talked to my hubby
*** Did a tablescape
*** Took pictures
*** Washed and dried dishes
*** Did Laundry
*** Stretched- 15 mins
*** Blogged

Still too much food, but I got a lot more done so I kind of made up for it. LOL