an opportunity

It may sound funny to say I am thankful for a job I left a year and a half ago but I am.  I was hired as an intern with dreams of continuing school and one day having my own Psychology office.  However, I quickly learned that working in the field of Psychology was no longer a passion I had.  I stayed for there for 5 years longer than I ever intended but with those five years I learned many things.

I am a morning person.  I am much more productive before noon than I am any other time of the day. 

If I had not enjoyed the internship as much as I did, and then given the opportunity to become an employee, I probably would not have met my now husband.  

I am a hard worker. 

Coworkers can become some of your best friends and even family. 

How to be compassionate even if I don't understand.

I am in more control of my emotions than I ever thought.

Wine does in fact make a rough day so much better. 

The field of psychology is not for me. 

And staying in a job just because you think there is no where else for you to go is not worth sacrificing your happiness for. 

What opportunities are you grateful for?

Linking up with Tiffany, Kenzie, and Kimberly today! 

until next time

another story {sunday sounds}

Who's excited for the new The Head and the Heart as I am?

hawaiian sunset

I am grateful for this photo.

{One} How many people can say they have seen a Hawaiian sunset?  Let alone be able to capture one in person. 

{Two}It was picked for Picture of the Day in Community Webshots (remember webshots?) travel category on 10/27/09.  Can you believe this was taken with my point-and-shoot?

{Three} It really catapulted my interest in Photography to a whole new level.  

Do you have any photos that you are especially proud of?

Has any of your photos ever been chosen for anything?

Linking up with Kenzie and Everything Happens for a Reason today! 

until next time

it's "get comfy and drink wine" time

Happy Friday my lovelies.  I am going on week number 2 of working 5 days a week and so far I don't hate it.  I just keep thinking of the extra cash we will have for the holidays.  That helps.  Ask me how I feel after the holidays though.  

And since I really had nothing else to write about today, I thought I would just share with you 5 things that are making me pretty happy right now.

{one} It's "get comfy and drink wine" time in this household.  Found my robe and poured myself 4oz of Pinot Noir (since I am counting and all) while the husband is downstairs trying to figure out if we need a new water heater or not.  #homeownerproblems

{two} It's Friday.  And we all know how Fridays make pretty much everyone (who doesn't work on the weekends) feel.

{three} Plans to meet up with a dear friend who got married over the weekend to hear all about the deets details.  Unfortunately husband and I couldn't afford the trip down to St. Croix to celebrate them in person.  But hey, belated celebrations are just as fun, in my most humble opinion.

{four} Thor 2 came out today.  And who doesn't need more Chris Hemsworth in their life?  'Cause I needed more like yesterday...

{five} I have discovered two new link-ups photography related that I am uber excited to participate in on Fridays now.

And speaking of said link-ups;
Dear Harper for #findbeautyfriday.  Check it out, I made the cut for the week with this picture I got while driving to take my sweet little girlfriend to school.  Couldn't resist the beautiful Fall foliage.  And Aimee asked me to co-host one of these Fridays in Nov so keep a look out and be sure link-up.

And The Bradley's for Photography Friday.  This one was taken on a different drive on a different morning to take sweet little girlfriend to school.  The rain made the leaves seem so much more brilliant.

How was your week?

Any plans for the weekend?

What are your favorite snapshots you have captured?

 

Linking up with Aimee, Darci, and Elizabeth today! 

the one where I talk about my weight {+ 365 upload}

Why oh why do I feel so moody towards this here blog?  Am I alone?  I get so overwhelmed by the idea of having to sit down and write that I don't even do anything.  I just sit down and watch Alias (which is my 3rd time seeing it by the way), eat, and get mad at myself for not crossing off that blog to-do for the day.  Please tell me I am not alone.  And what helps?  Should I just start writings posts on weekends?  Any and all advice is welcome!

Anyway, as I mentioned in a recent post, I have some goals I would like to accomplish in November and hope to share my progress (or lack of progress - I need to be honest) with you on a weekly basis.  And since I have been wanting to participate in Weigh-in Wednesdays since I really got into blogging in January I figured today would be a perfect time start.  

And since I want to be as honest on this thing as possible, I was pretty nervous about sharing my weight and putting it out there.  And not because it is big number.  When I weighed myself this morning I was 121.6 (gained .2 from 2 weeks ago).  I am nervous to share because I don't want anyone to judge me for it.  I am 5'3" (5'3" and 3/4ths on a good day) and 121.6 on me is soft.  I take after my dad so I carry it all over.  In my legs, my face is round, my arms are flabby, and it looks like I am carrying a small child in my belly when I look at my stomach from the side.  

Ever since graduating college I have had a hard time keeping my weight down.  And not because I was overly active in college but because I took Concerta (a medication for ADD) throughout college to help keep me focused during lectures and get my assignments done.  And much like Aderall and Ritalin, it suppressed my appetite (but without the nasty emotional side effects).  I maybe ate once a day because while the meds were in my blood stream any food I loved just repulsed me at the time.  Once I got on my own insurance through my job, it became to costly to continue to take it.  So there in lies the extra weight gained.  In 2006 I ballooned all the way up to 127 (which for me and my body type is a lot).  

However, it was then that I started dating now husband and he was into health and fitness and helped me start to get back on track.  I mean, I was eating lima beans and Mrs. T's peroggi's for dinner every night because I do not cook (and still don't.  Trust me I have tried to like it.).  He taught me how to eat properly, how carbs and sugars effect me, and even got me into running.  I am the one who wasn't comfortable in my body so I asked for the help.  Husband finds my curves sexy and loves to look at me naked (even when I don't).  

So today starts a new day/week/lifestyle yet again.  But I feel confident that sharing my goals and progress with the blogosphere will help me hold myself accountable for what I hope to accomplish.  My current goals are to: 

 get down to 118 (but to get to 115 and maintain that is ideal).  

Get out and move at least 3x a week

Limit myself to only 60g carbs and 15-20g of a sugar a day

Keep track on MyFitnessPal at least 5 times a week. 

It really feels good to get all of that out there.  I don't want to offend anyone.  I do hope to inspire though.  

If you are need of some good motivation, check out Samantha and Marcy.  They are some of my daily must reads.  These two women are such an inspiration to me!

What are your goals?

Do you struggle with your weight?

Do you have MyFitnessPal?

I am alysoncornman, so be sure to add me!

Linking up with Heather and Shanna today!

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Oct 23, 2013.  Day 307 of 365. 

"Crochet"

Oct 24, 2013.  Day 308 of 365. 

"Fall Trees"

 Oct 25, 2013.  Day 309 of 365. 

"Fall Scents"

 Oct 26, 2013.  Day 310 of 365. 

"Lit"

 Oct 27, 2013.  Day 311 of 365. 

"Good Morning"

 Oct 28, 2013.  Day 312 of 365. 

"Fall"

 Oct 29, 2013.  Day 313 of 365. 

"Woodland in the Fall"

 Oct 30, 2013.  Day 314 of 365. 

"Harry Potter reflected" 

 Oct 31, 2013.  Day 315 of 365. 

"Crashed Supergirl"

Nov 1, 2013.  Day 316 of 365. 

"Speaking"

Nov 2, 2013.  Day 317 of 365. 

"Cards Against Humanity"

Nov 3, 2013.  Day 318 of 365.

"Hot Apple Cider"

Nov 4, 2013.  Day 319 of 365.

"Backbone"

Nov 5, 2013.  Day 320 of 365.

"Tuesday"

Nov 6, 2013.  Day 321 of 365.    

"Fall Contrast"

until next time

twins {sunday sounds}

#capturingmymoments + Nov wishes

Happy November!  November 1 starts the beginning of one of my favorite times of the year.  I am a Thanksgiving and Christmas kinda gal.  I just love the anticipation of it all.  

Guess what today also is.  The last day the husband is in his 20s.  We are just an old couple in their 30s over here.  We are having a party at our house tomorrow.  It's not a birthday party because husband doesn't want to make a big deal out of his 30th but I do, so this is how we compromised.  I love entertaining friends. 

And since it is a new month, I need to make some new goals for myself.  I have been slacking a lot recently.  I haven't been eating well and feeling really scatter brained lately.  I am hoping that if I put them out to the blog universe I will be better about holding myself accountable. 

1) eat better (isn't that always the case?) - limit sugar and carbs, no gluten. 

2) workout - get moving at least 3x a week.

3) blog more - schedule my posts in advance, look into sponsoring other blogs 

4) be more productive - complete projects, finish decorating the dining room, hang up photos

5) lose weight - keep track of what I eat in MFP

It is also the first day of the month, so if you are new around here, today is when I share my favorites from my #capturingmymoments hashtag project I have on Instagram.  

1 // @tariq105 2 // @bzlaforte 3 // @bustinjustin1986 4 // @mrsfence 5 // @mskoka_nofear 6 // @_kellyscott 7 // @mbbrantley  8 // @diesel_girl_18 9 // @kateholquist

I love checking #capturingmymoments out on Instagram and look forward to seeing what everyone captures.  So if you are on instagram, I hope to see your photos (just make sure if you are set to private make sure you follow me.  I won't be able to see your photos if you are set to private and we don't follow each other.).  Thanks again to everyone who participated!  I appreciate it:)

What are you up to this weekend?

Will I be seeing your moments on Instagram?

Linking up with Whitney today!  

until next time