a new diet

I figure, the more people I tell, the more likely I am to stick to it. Here I go: I am going on a new diet. I am going to be me, but a more healthy, happy, energetic, loving and authentic version. I probably won't post my statistics or dimensions-- sorry, I know you want to know SOOOO badly. But, I plan to check in with the numbers of loss, if possible (aka, if I remember). I aim to lose 76 lbs. There you have it, folks. My declaration. I am now accountable. Although, I haven't ever been able to do it in the past-- I will do it this time. And I am going to get a really nice bonus at work or something so that I can buy new clothes, because I am going to need them. "I'm too darn cute to be this heavy."

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the tasteless braat

It has been a couple of days since I posted last. I went to oktoberfest to have a braat today. I have a cold, but I am starting a new diet soon and wanted to have a braat before I couldn't have one. I couldn't taste it-- and the texture wasn't that great. So disappointed. Sigh. That is the news today.

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TJ's blessing

Jared and Terri had a little celebration this past weekend. Good Times! Here are some of the pictures I took:

Make a Smilebox slideshow

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family reunion

We had a great family reunion (Elmer Timothy) on Saturday (Aug 1). We met at a restaurant and visited while we waited for the food to come .. . and then visited afterward. If you would like to see some pictures, click:

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

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piano with mom

This is my mom and I playing Ernesto Lecuona's "Malagueña." We didn't practice much and the sound isn't that great. But this blog wouldn't be about me if it didn't have me playing a duet with my mom. I love you mom! Thanks for teaching me!

the little squeaker is Hyrum. He really liked this song. :)

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