Searching

I can't exactly label how I am feeling, hence why I have labeled this post as "Searching."  So much is going on.  My diet is continuing to be successful despite me not being active in recording my points.  I have hit the 5lb loss mark!  I am not exercising as I should, but I am battling myself for any spark of motivation.  I have become behind in my homework, and am desperately trying to get myself to focus.  Sleeping is easy.  I can escape and just find peace of mind for hours.  No worries.  No thinking.  No emotions.  Just peace. 

I have a laundry list of things that I have to do.  I wish the motivation fairy would visit me and sprinkle some of her magic motivation dust on my head!  I find myself giving my time to other people, which is much easier than focusing on what I have to do.  It isn't neglect on my responsibilities, just a wish to ignore the things that have begun to stress me out.  I need excitement again...something to perk me up and spark the creativity that has apparently taking an extended vacation.  Vacation...I love that word...can I take one now?

About Time

So many things have happened to me recently.  I beat cancer, got engaged, started back as a full time student...but the most important thing that has happened to me has been my decision to join Weight Watchers.  Two weeks ago, I decided to make a change to my life and lose the weight that has been dragging me down for years.  Having cancer did not help keep the weight down either.  I started at 253 and sit at 250 (yay for 3lbs lost the first week).  But being in Morganton with my fiance has lost my will to track, and now I'm sick, so I can't stay as active.  This is my own fault.  I need to be more dedicated.  I hope to post daily my successes/failures so that you (my readers) can help keep me motivated and on track!  My goal is 30lbs by the wedding (August 11th).  This is possible and completely within my abilities.  Hopefully I won't stay sick for long and can pick up where I left off.

I am looking forward to your support!

School, Wedding, and Moving OH MY!

So much has been going on recently that I can't seem to spend a day not thinking about something that has to be done or worrying about something that isn't going right.  Wedding planning is coming along.  We finally secured both a ceremony and reception venue. YAY!!!  This was cause for a major stress out, and I am so glad to donate that constant worry to charity!  The Man and I are currently trying to gather mailing addresses so that we can send out the Save the Dates.  This isn't as stressful, so it is a nice break for now.

 I am enjoying the wedding planning process, for now...I heard it gets worse though. 

I started classes this semester.  I find it so relaxing sometimes just to become lost in my assignments and reading.  I have always enjoyed school.  Yes, there were times when I wanted to not only throw a book across the room, but also start a bonfire with it, but the end result for me was always a positive one.  So I am just trudging along, day by day, delving into the world of Business.

The Man and I have been on the hunt for apartments/houses for rent in the area.  It has been fun!  Which reminds me, I have to call a few places today (oops).  We hope to move in together in a couple weeks.  My fiance treats me like gold, and I feel so honored to be marrying him in August! 

He and I were treated to an engagement shoot by our lovely photographer, Elena McCoy (my SiL).  She is FANTASTIC and I can't wait to see where her business (Bird and Tree Photography) takes her!  To visit her blog, click here.

Here are some of my favorites:

This guy makes me smile! 

Things are going to get crazy and I'm going to feel as if I'm falling apart...but as long as Jer is by my side, I'll have no problem punching those problems in the face! 

Here's to a happy Monday!

Love always,
Tippy