Update Day 28: Sunday 7.17.11

Well people its over. We did it. Pants Vs. Pie has ended. No more yoga at midnight just so I wont lose the challenge. And one way or another I'm gonna get some PIE. 

Its been a long month, 28 days, 28 healthy choice, 28 opportunities to be a better me. So what have I learned? I've learned that I can do what I want to do, what I set my mind to do, for better or worse. I've learned that I like yoga. I've learned that a lot of the foods I thought were healthy, are liars. I learned I CAN live with out Diet Coke (but don't tell anyone that one). I learned I like blogging.

I also learned that there are alot of areas of my life where I need to do better. Kind of a depressing realization, especially for someone who thinks they really do know it all. It's difficult to admit that you don't actually have it all together, that despite what you try to make people think, you are really barely keeping all the flaming batons in the air --- even if you do make it look good ; )

But on the other hand.... there's hope. The realization that this isn't the best its gonna get. I can be better. I can be more, do more, love more. Looking forward to whatever is next for me and, of course to PIE!

Oh and for the record....I won the challenge. Which is good, since I've grown attached to my treadmill. 28 days of exercise and the measurements can speak for the rest.

Final Stats, Day 28

Exercise: Stayed up till 3:00am working on a bedding set for a local client
Healthy Choice: No Snacks
Weight Change: -4 (not a big change, but a change and that was the point)
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 2 in 
• Hip = -2 in
• Thigh = - 1 in

Update Day 27: Saturday 7.16.11

Spent the last few days self medicating with fried food and cheesecake. Probably not the wisest plan of action for someone whose one day away from the end of a public weight loss challenge. Oh well, sue me. I'm depressed, it won't bother me anyway.

Exercise: 10 minutes yoga. Hey at least I did something. What did you do today huh?!?!?
Healthy Choice: Steered clear of the candy and only had 1 cupcake at the birthday party I attended today
Weight Change: -4
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 1 in 
• Hip = -1 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 26: Friday 7.15.11

"Due to the changing economy, and in an effort for the Bank to respond to market demands and stay competitive in the industry........" and that's when it all goes fuzzy, I zoned out, my brain seized up, I knew what was coming. She could have saved herself the long winded corporate excuse she read as if it were a telemarketing script, recited only to serve as litigation armour. None of it mattered, none of it, up until "your position is being eliminated". Then it went fuzzy again.

My position wasn't eliminated. A position was eliminated. It didnt' have to be mine.

This was the 8:30am meeting that kick started my day in the a$$ yesterday. So I spent today licking my wounds.

Day 26 Stats

Exercise: abs, very short, very unenthusiastic abs
Healthy Choice: Smoothie for breakfast, no snacks.
Weight Change: -4
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 1 in 
• Hip = -1 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 25: Thursday 7.14.11

Bad day. Not much more I can say.

Exercise: Abs
Healthy Choice: I only had 1 piece of cheese cake and I actually did still do some exercise
Weight Change: -4
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 1 in 
• Hip = -1 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 24: Wednesday 7.13.11

This theme of reasons vs. excuses, self motivation and prioritizing seems to keep popping up. This challenge started just for me to make a point to myself. Either I was just making excuses for not being a better me, or there some justifiable medical reason I wasn't loosing weight. But, while I wasn't looking, it has become something much farther reaching. By examining myself on this level I have also begun to think about other areas of my life. My home, my family, my work, my children. What excuses do I make in these other areas that are holding me back from being the most committed, the most efficient, the most involved I can be. I started this blog with a post about "Life as I know it" and all the different hats I wear on a day to day basis. But I've started questioning, am I actually wearing these hats as function, or just for fashion? Am I doing my best at every job?

Day 24 Stats.

Exercise: 20 minutes Pilates
Healthy Choice: Drank tons of water, 9 glasses
Weight Change: -4
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 1 in 
• Hip = -1 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 23: Tuesday 7.12.11

So I did 30 minutes of Yoga last night plus an additional 10 minutes of stretching and I think I'm taller today. Thanks AlleyCat for being my inspiration to try Yoga.

I'm really loving this yoga/cardio mix I've been doing this week. It makes me feel like I'm getting a really good work out while doing the cardio, then I get to take a day just to stretch and tone.

Stats Day 23

Exercise: 30 minutes treadmill
Healthy Choice: Keeping to my fruit and yogurt breakfast and bringing my lunch
Weight Change: -4
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 1 in 
• Hip = -1 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 22: Monday 7.11.11

Week 3 results are in and things are starting to move in the right direction again. It's interesting how the smallest victories can still motivate you to keep up the fight.

 

Day 22 Stats

 

Exercise: 30 minutes of Yoga and 10 minutes of additional stretching
Healthy Choice: Drank 9 glasses of water (72 oz)
Weight Change: -4 (WHOO HOO)
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 1 in  (-1/4 inch change)
• Hip = -1 in (-1/2 inch change)
• Thigh = - 1/2 in , no change = (

Update Day 21: Sunday 7.10.11

Another day in paradise! Woke up this morning to find a 2 year old sitting next to the bed coloring on herself with a black Sharpie. Arms, legs, hands, face, diaper, night gown, everything was covered in black ink. Awesome. Still nursing a sick kiddo so we played hooky from church and hung at home this morning. I took advantage of the time and hit the treadmill early. Felt good. Then took two giant steps backwards by having a bacon cheese burger, tots and a large Diet Coke from Sonic for lunch. Think they will cancel each other out??

Day 21 Stats

Exercise: 30 minutes treadmill
Healthy Choice: Went easy on the snacks today
Weight Change: -2.4lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 20: Saturday 7.9.11

Ugggggg, weekends are hard. Started the day at 6am on a Saturday waking up to a crying 6 year old with a tummy ache. Spent the day playing nurse to one child while simultaneously being a jungle gym for the other. I had such high hopes for today, sewing, cleaning, organizing, budgets, meal planning, and I was going to get my exercise done early in the day. Total items crossed of my To Do list = 0.

Day 20 Stats

Exercise: 10 minute pilates workout (hey there was nothing in the rules about how long I was going to workout)
Healthy Choice: Ate healthy snacks rather than the chips and candy I really wanted to eat
Weight Change: -2.4 lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 19: Friday 7.8.11

Websters dictionary (and when I say dictionary I mean Websters.com cause who actually uses a dictionary anymore) defines the difference between reason and excuse as such

Reason: (noun)
1. a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.: the reason for declaring war.
2. a statement presented in justification or explanation of a belief or action.

Excuse: (noun)
1. an explanation offered as a reason for being excused; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault or for release from an obligation, promise, etc.: His excuse for being late was unacceptable.
2. a ground or reason for excusing or being excused: Ignorance is no excuse.

But I realized today the true difference between a reason and an excuse is perspective. I'm tired, I don't have time, the kids keep me busy, I work long hours, gym memberships are expensive. To most people these are REASONS to not workout. When you become fed up with feeling uncomfortable and unhappy with yourself they become EXCUSES.
 
Day 19 Stats

Exercise: Hip Bun and Thigh Yoga
Healthy Choice: Skipped the chocolate cake at the team luncheon
Weight Change: -2.4lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 18: Thursday 7.7.11

Are there days when you feel like you are juggling flaming batons while riding a unicycle on a tight rope over and endless black hole surrounded by hungry tigers and everyone you know is trying to distract you?

Yeah, that's today.

Day 18 Stats

Exercise: Abs 20 minutes
Healthy Choice: Salad for lunch and fruit for snacks
Weight Change: -2.4 lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 17: Wednesday 7.6.11

So the 30 year old me decided to put a whoop'n on the 6 year old me that has been having a pity party for the last few days. Told her to get a grip, put her big girl panties on and stop being a whinny baby. Because the truth is I haven' been completely honest with myself. Yes, I've done some sort of workout/exercise/activity every day for the past 17 days, and yes I have made at least 1 healthy choice each of those days as well. Which was the rules of the Pants Vs. Pie Challenge. But am I really do everything I can do?? The answer is a resounding no. So, if I'm not trying my hardest, then I have no reason to complain or feel bad about myself for not seeing better results.

Diets are like birth control. If you don't use it right it doesn't work and you end up fat.

Exercise: 30 minutes treadmill
Healthy Choice: Smoothie for dinner (had a big lunch)
Weight Change: -2.4 lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 16: Tuesday 7.5.11

Feeling hamster-y again today. But more like the hamster that just lays in the corner of the cage and sleeps all day. 

Exercise: Hip Bun and Thigh Pilates
Healthy Choice: lots for fruit and high fiber for snacks and lunch
Weight Change: -2.4lb
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 15: Monday 7.4.11

Guilt. Guilt is the fitness worlds skeleton in the closet. It's dirty little secret that everyone shares but no one talks about. Like pregnancy and gas. Guilt is what you feel when you see that skinny girl leading the Zumba
class and you remember that you had french toast for breakfast. Guilt is what today is.

Day 15 stats

Exercise: Yoga
Healthy Choice: Salad for dinner
Weight Change: -2.4lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 14: Sunday 7.3.11

Ribs, baked potatoes, green beans, warm buttery rolls, and a big ol' bowl of nanner pudd'n. Bellys this full should not do crunches. Week 2 measurement are in and I feel like a hamster in a wheel. Working Working but not getting anywhere.

Day 14 stats

Exercise: abs (begrudgingly)
Healthy Choice: light on the snacks
Weight Change: -2.4 (no weight loss this week)
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 13: Saturday 7.2.11

Tip of the Day: Don't do 20 minutes of cardio then sit down in a moving vehicle for 5+ hours. The results are unfavorable.

So Pants Vs. Pie, the travel version is much harder than the home edition. We are only at my parents house with the fam, no big plans for the weekend, but finding time to workout is even harder than at home. Not to mention that my parents kitchen should come with a Surgeon Generals Warning for dieters. That little 10 X 10 foot space is a mine field of chips, ice cream and string cheeses. A wonderland of deceit and lies where chocolate covered and cheese filled use aliases like "100 Calorie" and "Skinny Cow".

** Did you know that Lance Brand Toasty Peanut Butter Cracker 100 Calorie Packs do in fact have only 100 calories per pack, but they also have 6 grams of fat. 6 WHOLE GRAMS! A fact that I did not realize till I put the last little peanut buttery cracker in my mouth.

Day 13 Stats

Exercise: Sit ups, push ups and leg lifts with Taylor
Healthy Choice: Successfully navigated the Snack-topia that is my parents house.
Weight Change: -2.4 lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = -1/2 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 12: Friday 7.1.11

Sisterhood of the Pants (vs. Pie). We headed southbound to pick up the rugrats from Grandma and PaPa's today, but not before I hit the treadmill for a quick 20 minutes of cardio. It's was a long 5 1/2 hours sitting on my butt in the passengers seat and we were destined for a drive-thru dinner so I planned ahead and made sure I got my exercise in before departure. Very proud of my self right now.

Day 12 stats...

Exercise: 20 minutes cardio on the treadmill
Healthy Choice: No snacks today.... not even in the car!
Weight Change: -2.4 lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = -1/2 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 11: Thursday 6.30.11

Last day in a mess-free, squeal free, booger free house so I opted to work from home today and for dinner we went out for sushi and a movie!!! Of course I didn't anticipate being out so late so I ended up doing my daily exercise at 1:30am. But I did it. So I haven't failed the challenge yet.

Day 11 Stats..

Exercise: 20 minutes abs
Healthy Choice: No snacks at the movies and had water with dinner
Weight Change: -2.4 lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = -1/2 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 10: Wednesday 6.29.11

My kids have been gone to Grandma's house since Sunday and the laziness has officially settled in. I was 100% motivated to clean my house, run errands and get organized last week before they left. I had great hopes for my "summer break". But, instead,  the minute they walked out the door all I wanted to do was veg on the couch and watch TV. And now the laziness has weaseled its way into Pants vs. Pie also. I haven't cooked or washed a dish all week. All we've done is eat out every night and now I'm feeling dieters remorse.

Day 10 Stats..

Exercise: 20 minutes treadmill
Healthy Choice: No cheese on my Chipotle Burrito Bowl
Weight Change: -2.4 lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = -1/2 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 9: Tuesday 6.28.11

I cheated and took my measurements again this morning just to put to rest the theory that my tape measure is deceitful. The measurements hold, same as Sunday. So... I have decided to reject the idea that my tape measure is lying and adopt the only other logical reasoning that I in fact can defy the rules of physics. Which is great, because with my new found powers I can finally fulfill my lifelong dream of being a super hero. I'll be working on my cape later today.

Day 9 Stats...

Exercise: 1 hour of vigorous cleaning in my bathrooms and kitchen. I know I know, this may not seem like exercise on the surface, but trust me, it was. I even broke a sweat. And it's my challenge anyway... so there.
Healthy Choice: Skipped dessert at dinner
Weight Change: -2.4 lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = -1/2 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Things that make you go "Hmmm"

So here is a conundrum... why is it that the tape measure said I lost 1/2 inch on my waist, but when I went to button my pants today I could barely get the button to the hole? How on earth was I getting them buttoned when my waist was a 1/2 inch bigger?

Stupid lying strip of plastic.

Update Day 8: Monday 6.27.11

The first week is behind me and I'm re-energized by seeing some progress. Of course I remember now why I haven't owned a scale in nearly 10 years... I can't stay off the stupid thing. I get obsessed with the number, how low can I get it today???? It's probably not doing my mental health any favors, but we can deal with my psychosis another day.

Day 8 Stats....

Exercise: 20 minutes crunches, leg lifts and push ups (still recuperating from this past weekend, hoping to get back to cardio tomorrow)
Healthy Choice: Fruit and veggies for breakfast lunch and snacks.
Weight Change: -2.4 lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = -1/2 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 7: Sunday 6.26.11

The moment of truth. The day we've all been waiting for. An event seven days in the making. Can I get a drum roll     ....................................................... 
A new episode of The Glades premiers on USA Network! OK, just kidding, well it does, but that's not why we are here. It's the official end of week 1 of Pants Vs. Pie and I took my weight and measurements today. I actually bought a scale too, the first scale I've owned since college.

Day 7 Stats:

Exercise: 20 minute Pilates and 10 minutes stretching
Healthy Choice: Fought the urge to have a snack around 10PM last night and worked out even though I really really really didnt' want to
Weight Change: -2.4lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = -1/2 in
• Hip    = -1/2 in
• Thigh = -1/2 in

Not a huge change in weight and measurements but a change none the less. I'm marking week 1 as a WIN. One small step on the scale, one giant leap for my butt!

Update Day 6: Saturday 6.25.11

Not much to update today, spent the day at Six Flags Over Texas. And when I say, we spent the day, I mean we spent the whole day. We left Plano at 8:15AM and got back at 10:00PM. Does voluntarily subjecting yourself to obscene g-forces count as exercise??

Oh... and for those who were wondering, The New Texas Giant = Pretty Frick'n Awesome!

Day 6 Stats:

Exercise: Six Flags. nuf said.
Healthy Choice: Only ate lunch at the park and drank primarily Powerade and water. No snacks!!
Weight Change: TBD
Measurement Change: TBD

* Stay tuned...... weight and measurements posted tomorrow

Update Day 5: Friday 6.24.11

24 Hour Fitness: The Home Edition.When i say I don't have time to work out regularly.... I really don't have time to work out regularly. It was Friday night, the kids were wound up and my parents came into town. By the time we got everyone settled and I got time to myself to workout I was doing crunches at 12:38am, you read that right 12:38am. But stubborn as I am, my refusal to admit failure took over and I did it. 

Day 5 Stats:

Exercise: Crunches, Leg Lifts, Push-ups and stretching
Healthy Choice: I worked out, even though I wanted to be sleeping, I chose healthy snacks and started my day out with 24oz of water before my coffee.
Weight Change: TBD
Measurement Change: TBD

Update Day 4: Thursday 6.23.11

Vocabulary word for the day: Weight loss Rage. Weight loss Rage is defined as the anger and hatred I feel towards skinny girls and people who eat yummy food in front of me.

Apparently this challenge is causing me to develop a split personality. On one hand I feel really good about myself. I'm doing something good for me and I have hope that it will pay off. Even though I haven't checked the numbers yet and no, my clothes aren't actually fitting any better yet, I feel better about the way I look already. On the other hand, I'm cranky, tired, sore and I want to give up and eat a giant omelet stuffed with a pound of bacon and cheese with a side of sour cream. I came within an inch of beating up an old man and taking his biscuits and gravy in the break room at work. I saw a mom dropping her kid off at the daycare, she didn't' have an ounce of fat or one stretch mark... I think I hate her. Aaaannnnddd, don't EVEN get me started on the super skinny, perky, annoying redhead from Exercise TV that led the Pilates I did last night, who apparently can't pronounce inhale and exhale... eeeeeennnnnhale and axehale, eeeeeeennnnnhale and axehale, eeeeeen, eeeeeeeen, eeeeeeeenhale and axehale. I think I hate her most of all.

Day 4 Stats:

Exercise: 20 minutes of Pilates and 20 additional minutes of stretching (during which time I fell asleep on the floor of my living room)
Healthy Choice: Took the stairs at work (removed heels for safety), chose actual fruit over gummy fruit snacks for my afternoon snack
Weight Change: TBD
Measurement Change: TBD

Update Day 3: Wednesday 6.22.11

FEEL'N THE BURN BABY! Ok, so today I'm sore, and tired, and sore, and I feel old. Old, stiff and tired. Who's idea was this anyway...... oh right, mine. My stupid tyrannical raid on my cottage cheese butt. Alright, enough whining, here are today's stats...

Exercise: 30 minutes on the treadmill
Healthy Choice: Took the stairs part of the day * (see disclaimer), no soda at all today WHOO HOO and had salad with tofu for lunch.
Weight Change: TBD
Measurement Change: TBD

* Stairs + 4 inch Heels = fat chick on the ground. Soooooooo, in a graceful move that in my opinion should be re-written into Swan Lake, I tripped on the stairs in the parking garage at work this morning. And, seeing as how old and stiff and tired I am today I opted to not repeat it at 5pm..... so i took the elevator. Stop judging me. I will try again to tomorrow.

Update Day 2: Tuesday 6.21.11

So Far So Good. Feel good about working out yesterday and anxious to start seeing a change. Stats for Day 2...........

Exercise: 1 hour of mini golf with one six year old and one two year old in the blazing Texas summer heat.
Healthy Choice: Took the stairs again to day at work and drank water with lunch instead of Diet Coke (my Kryptonite)
Weight Change: TBD *
Measurement Change: TBD *

I decided not to weight or measure myself for the first week. Need to get a few days behind me before facing the numbers again..... kind of like giving myself a head start.

Update Day 1: Monday 6.20.11

Totally motivated and ready to challenge myself. Took my weight and measurements today = (
But that is why I'm doing this.  So here are the stats for today.

Exercise: 30 minutes on the treadmill and crunches
Healthy Choice: Took the stair at work in stead of the elevator
Weight Change: TBD
Measurement Change: TBD

Pants Vs. Pie Challenge

Discourage by my first attempt to buy a swim suit in 7 years (last time was pre-marriage, pre-babies, and  pre-coffee toffee twisted frosty) and the realization that my clothes are fitting tighter and tighter each day, I decided this past weekend to buckle down and get serious about my ever widening butt.

And thus was born, the Pants Vs. Pie Challenge.

The Background: A couple months ago I tried for several weeks to eat whole grains and salads, low fat dairy, drink water, and go walking (2-3 times per week). And the results....well there were no results, except that I felt deprived and  like I had actually gained weight. I began to think it was a lost cause. I'm over 30, have a desk job, two kids, no time to exercise and a limited budget with no room for expensive low fat/high fiber/'weight loss foods. But, being the determined, don't take no for an answer, competitive Type A personality that I am, I didn't really want to let my butt (thighs, waist and that soft spot under my chin) win. At least not without going down swinging. So I figured I would give it one last hurrah!

The Plan: Very simple. Do some sort of exercise everyday for 1 month (4 full weeks = 28 days). In addition make at least 1 healthier choice each day. These are the baby steps each day that I can do to make better choice about activity and food.

Accountability: To stay motivated and keep honest Pants Vs. Pie is going public. It's one thing to do a personal challenge and if I fail no body has to know. Its another thing entirely to put it out there in front of friends and loved one and for all the world to see. Fear of public failure is a proven motivator.

The Consequences: If I fail the challenge and skip a day of exercise or after 28 days of exercise and healthier living if I still don't see a change I'm giving up the fight, selling the treadmill and using the money to buy bigger clothes and LOTS OF PIE. The true consequence will be the disappointment and of course, if you know me you know I don't like to spend money, so having to buy cloths (especially bigger clothes) will be a real down-er.

The Reward: If I do see a change (weight and or size decrease) at the end of the challenge I get to celebrate with PIE! This is the beauty of the Pants vs. Pie Challenge.... either way I get PIE! And I like PIE, hence the need for the challenge. If we want to get deep, then the real reward is not only weight loss and a healthier me, but also a jump start back to healthier living and more active lifestyle. Two things that will carry on after the challenge and help me become and stay fit. BUT.... I prefer to focus on the PIE!

So. As of Monday June 20th, 2011 the Pants Vs. Pie Challenge has begun. Daily updates will be posted with stats and progress here on my blog.

Life As I Know It.

Mom
Wife
Daughter
Friend
Employee
Business Owner
Chef
Maid
Chauffeur
Accountant
Nurse
Hairdresser
Stylist
Counselor
Waitress
Busboy
Seamstress
Stuff Animal Surgeon
Party Planner

This is life as I know. These are the hats (or at least some of the hats) I wear day to day being a working mom, wife and small business owner. Life as I know it is hectic, stressful, joyful, blessed and never boring. As mommy to two little girls (6yrs and 2 yrs) I live in a constant tornado of hair bows, plastic high heels, lip gloss, tutus, baby dolls and party dresses. And I'm on a first name basis with every Disney Channel character known to man. As a wife I carry the same responsibilities as most, family meal planner, grocery shopper and chef, housekeeper and nanny. As wife to a man with ADHD and dyslexia I am also solely responsible for making and remembering all appointments, meetings, classes and activities, paying the bills and balancing the budget. As a productive and contributing member of corporate America I put in my required 40 hours a week from my two tone grey cube on the fourth floor, filling my days between 8am and 5pm with conference calls, spreadsheets, deadlines and bad coffee, reciting obnoxious "pc" corporate lingo with phrases like "level set" "circle back" and "reach out". In an effort to further my career and keep climbing the corporate escalator these activities often spill over into the evening and weekends.  My corporates self's alter ego has a life of her own as the co-owner of a budding online children's boutique. This is my creative outlet, source of extra income, and in our pastors term "renewing" activity. If electric bills, water bills and rent didn't exist and food was free this is what I would do every second of the day. It is the lime green and teal escape from the two tone grey of Monday - Friday.

I am the self proclaimed ring leader of a flaming high wire circus on wheels, and now I'm adding a blog. So for anyone who dares/cares to take a glimpse..... Welcome, to Life As I Know It.