A Beautiful Storm

Missing My Daughter

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:21:00 +0000

I have been spoiled because over the last few weekends, Jeff, my ex, has been busy setting up data center services for the company he works for so I have had Miss. Independent more than I normally do.

Then, last week we were all sick - not sure I'd qualify that part as being lucky but I did get to have her from Monday straight through to the following Tuesday!

Sometimes when she's here it's really chaotic because she and Mr. Wildchild just fight, fight, fight! There are honestly some days I want to lock myself in my room! However, when she isn't here I really miss her! I always tell her I send angels to watch over her when she is not with me ;]

Blemishes

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:14:00 +0000

Blemishes are ugly, especially acne! I was thinking about how I don't miss being a teenager and suddenly a pimple shows up!

Okay, it was ironically funny but still, like I want to deal with pimples again, I'm 36! I've been looking for some reputable sources that have information on salicylic acid because I heard it was good to use for acne. It supposedly causes the skin to exfoliate and that leave pores open.

Has anyone tried this?

5 Months and Counting!

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:29:00 +0000

My Disney dreams will be coming true in less than 6 months! I am so excited! I actually just made our dining reservation this morning!

We'll be driving down to Florida again - maybe we should invest in a motorhome and motorhome insurance since we will be going so often now! In fact, we are going twice next year! One in the spring and then again in October!

Do You Get Travel Insurance

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:42:00 +0000

Now that we are Disney Vacation Club members we'll be traveling frequently. I've been thinking about getting travel insurance. Do you think it's worth it? I browsed online and I've already gotten one travel insurance quote but I don't know what is a good price and what isn't.

Often times this type of insurance is included when you book a trip but we really won't be king trips with travel agents anymore. If you travel a lot, do you have travel insurance?

In Love

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:55:00 +0000

I am in love - with The Man's car! Seriously, I am so jealous of him! He has a gorgeous 2006 Legend Lime Mustang and he's been doing some modifications to it lately. It's looking pretty sweet! It's amazing what a few auto accessories can do!

If you wanna see and read some 'transformation' stories, check out his blog:

Me and My Mustang

Work, Work, Work

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:42:00 +0000

I feel like my eyes are bugging out right now - too much time spent staring at the computer screen! Seems I am 'jack of all trades, master of none' because so many people come to me for all sorts of weird advice, especially when it comes to work related stuff.

I have been looking into insurance marketing for a friend who works in the field and needs more leads this month. Now that is a tough job!

I Give Up

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:31:00 +0000

Seriously, unless I have help from diet pills, I might as well forget about ever losing weight. No matter what I do - exercise, don't exercise eat healthy eat crappy, fast, don't fast, etc..I am left with the same result - ME

Since I have had Miss. Independent (2003) I have weighed THE SAME - give or take 5 pounds here and there. Even after having my boys, I still got back down to the same weight - this is freaking ridiculous!

Time Is Running Out

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:07:00 +0000

Only 6 months and 16 days until our next trip to Walt Disney World and guess what? All that talk about weight loss and getting back to being healthy was just that...talk. I am such a lazy ass! I have even thought about checking out different fat burners to help me with this but I guess I need to actually DO something first!

On our next trip we'll be staying at Bay Lake Tower - this is our 'home' resort as we are officially Disney Vacation Club members! I am sooo excited!

Back to School

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:45:00 +0000

I gotta say, I am surprised my 'sister in law' is going back to school for nursing of all things! I guess that's the field to be in right now, with all the yuck and disease floating around more and more these days.

I'd probably stick with office work, if I was going to go back into the medical field. I'd start with some medical coding training courses and then go from there. I don't think I'd want to do anything 'hands on' at this point.

On My Death Bed

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:32:00 +0000

This last bout of illness I experienced literally made me feel like I was going to die. I started thinking about weird stuff, like the fact that I never made a will and that I need to make sure I have the best life insurance since The Man is my beneficiary. Seriously, I even started looking online for life insurance quotes and then I realized I was being a bit over dramatic, just a tad.

It's interesting though, the thoughts that go through one's mind when they feel things are taking a turn for the worst. I was thinking
of so much stuff, it was depressing - which probably made my immune system even lower.

Then everyone else got sick but we all had different things. Sinus infection, upper respiratory infections, ear infections and allergies. How horrible we all felt!

Thankfully everyone is on the mend. Screw the swine flu, we had all kinds of ickies here!

Vacations on the Agenda

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:17:00 +0000

The Man won an award at work and the awards ceremony is in Maui but we have decided to decline the Hawaii trip and he is just going to be recognized for the award and get $1,000 - not bad.

However, we will be going to Walt Disney World in April/May and then again in October! I am so excited for that. The Man has also been looking into various Las Vegas vacation packages as we may have an quick trip there, just him and I!

I Feel a Metamorphosis Beginning

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:38:00 +0000

I wrote about noticing some acne on my face and my sudden panicked urge to find THE best acne treatment when I realized, in just 2 days I'll be 36 years old and a metamorphosis is a comin'.

My body is just blah - stuck. I feel trapped, yet I'm too lazy to do anything about it. How's that for apathetic? Or, more like pathetic.

Something is going to give, I can feel it. This is going to be interesting.

Another Birthday Coming Up

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:59:00 +0000

My birthday is in 4 days - I'll be 36 years old. I feel older than that. I feel trapped in my life, in my body. I feel like I look old too.

All the time I have spent eating healthy, exercising, living a better lifestyle and I feel like I have nothing to show for it. I am still trying to lose belly fat from when I was pregnant the FIRST time.

I go through this every year but this year is different. I almost feel as if I am at the mid-way point for my life - yes, I know, that means I'll only live until I'm 70, but that is the feeling I have. I need to turn a new leaf and reach my goal this time.

The Magic Kingdom is Mine

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:43:00 +0000

My life will be forever filled with Princes and Princesses and castles and beauties and beasts for we shall live in the kingdom of Disney - until at least 2060!

We bought 2 160 point contracts at Bay Lake Tower - a Walt Disney World resort and will be the proud owners for the next 50 years. Although I am sure we'll visit Disney World often, we are NOT limited to Disney - we can travel the world and use our DVC (Disney Vacation Club) points.

Wow - a lifetime of pools and beaches and beautiful places - I better find out what is the best fat burner because it seems I'll be in swimming suits and shorty shorts often! Hey - I am NOT interested in skiing and traveling to cold places, however, Disney Cruise Lines now have a cruise to Alaska! That might be something worth looking into!

Floating Around Here, Somewhere

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:23:00 +0000

I'm around, just doing the domestic thing lately. I've been trying to get caught up on the laundry over the last 2 days. It's amazing just how much laundry a family of 5 makes!

I am so glad I have a 'laundry room' which is actually called our utility room because that is where all of The Man's industrial equipment supplies and other various tools are kept. He sold most of the equipment he had but there had to be a place to store what remained.

Also since The Man is back on a day shift, I have been forced into cooking dinner again. BLAH - I hate cooking! He always did the cooking *cries*

So between domestic stuff, work and trying to get myself back in some sort of routine, I feel like I'm just floating around aimlessly!

Patiently Waiting

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:42:00 +0000

I have been saving money to put towards a down payment for our Disney Vacation Club membership. I feel like it's taken me forever to save this money when in reality it's only been 2 months! My plan is to make the purchase next month, before my birthday, which is September 30th - this is my present to myself!

Since we'll be traveling every year for vacation we've thought about buying an rv instead of using our vehicle every year or renting a van when we want to go on vacation. I found a nice used rv for sale but the more I think about this the more I wonder if this is the route to go?

Maybe I just need to suck it up and fly to Florida every year? Gods, I hate flying!

Victorigoth Bike

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:25:00 +0000

Oh my, I came across this goth/steampunk motorcycle with matching rider while doing a search for a San Jose motorcycle accident attorney (don't ask) and I came across this photo:

What an odd looking bike - I mean, it doesn't even look as though this guy can sit on it comfortably, let alone ride it! One thing I never got into was motorcycles, in fact, I have never even had a ride on one!

Drowning

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:16:00 +0000

I feel like I'm drowning some days - drowning in my life. I look at all the wonderful things I have and I want to smack myself for feeling this way - I have it better than most people I know. So why am I miserable? Okay, not completely miserable but some days I really feel that way.

I think it all started with weight gain when I was pregnant with Miss. Independent - it's like I lost the person I was and turned into this fat girl - and she won't go away. Every week I 'start over' with eating healthy and exercising because every week at some point I fall off the wagon. Every week I ponder the idea of taking weight loss supplements and every week I decide against it.

I just want to be who I was - with the life I have now. I'm stuck in a rutt and spinning my wheels.

More to Love?

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:32:00 +0000

Oh my gawd, I got sucked into that 'reality' show on FOX - 'More to Love' and really, it was like watching a train wreck. I honestly don't get it? This is supposed to be more of a 'real' reality tv show because the girls on the show are, well, fat.

They were actually bragging about how they believe they look great - now, I'm not by any means skinny (anymore) and I am absolutely struggling with my weight and I know I weigh 80-100 pounds less than the girls on the show. So, how can they feel good?

One girl, Heather I think, went on a horseback riding date - no equestrian apparel or anything, just jeans and a shirt, but the way she acted, I thought she was going to start stripping right then and there. I don't know, I just don't get it. I mean, I suppose being confident with your body and feeling good is a great achievement but how can you be when you're seriously overweight? Health wise, don't you feel bad?

I need to loose at least 50 pounds and even at 5'11" (thank the Gods I am tall) I still feel so blah some days. I know it's because of my weight.

Quiet Weekend

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:46:00 +0000

The Man and I have been so busy for the last several weekends - I mean, every weekend for the last several months actually. From day trips to mini weekend trips to see family, to remodeling and then furniture shopping - we needed a living room suit for the newly finished basement, plus some odds and ends type furniture, we had been looking at dvd stands and tv stands as well.

I am so happy to be doing NOTHING this weekend. His mom was supposed to come visit us but well, she didn't want to drive here by herself (even though she has made the trip alone by car several times) and I was disappointed. However, this relaxing weekend was just what I needed so I'm kinda glad now that she didn't come this weekend.

The Man and I hung out last night and watched The Haunting in Connecticut and I gotta say - it was LAME but at least he and I watched a movie together ♥

How Far Would You Go to Be Skinny?

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:02:00 +0000

I have struggled with weight loss ever since having Miss. Independent in 2003. The struggle is still there. I often wonder what extreme turn I may take to overcome this battle.

I know of people who go on strict fasts, some of course just eat healthy and exercise and some have even tried colon cleansers as a way to not only rid their body of toxins but to also lose those last 10 pounds.

Unfortunately, I have more than 10 pounds to lose. Some days I am sensible and I eat well and exercise and I actually feel great - but after a week, when I notice I only lost 1 or 2 pounds, I feel frustrated and my mind wanders off to extremes.

I saw a therapist back in 1998 for bulimia. My ex made me go. At that time I was about 50 pounds lighter - now this...this is recovery?

Just a Personal Diary

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:18:00 +0000

This blog is one of many that I have. I've looked into seo service and even learned how to do a lot on my own *wink wink* and I've optimized those other sites.

I have been lucky enough to be asked by various companies to do reviews and I've gotten free stuff or I've been paid for these reviews.

While all that is cool, I think this blog is going to remain more on the side of personal diary. I love the dark theme. I love every 'dark' photo I put in each post. It speaks my emotions and that is what counts most when blogging.

I still don't reveal every detail of my life. I mean, there needs to be some privacy, right?

More Travel

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:05:00 +0000

We just took a quick trip to see The Man's family and to visit the zoo in that area. We've been driving much more often than I ever imagined we would.

In fact, I asked The Man if he thought maybe it was time to get some new insurance quotes just to be sure we are covered as best as we should be for the money. He's still pondering that.

We left Friday when he got home from work at 6am and we arrived around 2pm or so. We were back home Sunday evening. The trip was nice. We were there just long enough, you know, not too long where you start to wish you were home but not too short where you feel like you missed things. I rather like those quick trips.

The Piano That is Killing Me

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:44:00 +0000

We 'inherited' a piano and no one here knows how to play it. I taught Miss. Independent how to play "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and now she believes that playing with one hand is the best way to play and she has refused taking piano lessons because well, she knows how to play, DUH MOM!

We have moved this thing from room to room, tried to sell it and even tried to GIVE IT AWAY and it's still here. There must be a reason...

My Life ROCKS...so far!

abeautifulstorm@gmail.com (ABeautifulStorm) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:33:00 +0000

I made a wish and viola! Seriously, I set goals and I'm hitting them!

I wanted to have a job working from home. A real job, not just making some cash on the side and I have one!

DREAM COME TRUE!

I wanted to get my blogs 'out there' and I wanted get more networking accomplished so I listed my sites in a website directory and I am already seeing an increase in traffic!

I wanted to have an office/family room and almost $6,000 later we have one, complete with a laundry/utility room and a bathroom! I know, $6,000 - but I will have that paid off in about 3 months - thanks to the above mentioned job!

The BEST goal set that I WILL achieve: Becoming a DVC (Disney Vacation Club) member! We plan on buying into Bay Lake Towers! I foresee this purchase being made by December. If we buy in December, I hope to book our next Family Disney Vacation for May 2010 - around Mother's Day.

Oh, AND - we're supposed to go to Hawaii in either March or April 2010 - that will be one hell of a trip. I am trying to figure out a way to take the kids and my mother in law but The Man just wants to go with me and me only, we shall see...

Life - it's damn good!