A lovely afternoon

I had spent my afternoon yesterday with my cousin and cousin...Yes you had read that right two of my favorite cousins had came over for dinner. Later Cousin Shelby and I headed over to Cousin Colbys house. She had played fetch with her dogs in the pasture and my little mojo had sure kept up with her big dogs. It was quite the fun evening. Than we played a game out on the patio. Over all it was a fantastic afternoon. Filled with family good food, and dogs.... Love days like this they make me happy!

http://youtu.be/AVPP-8Oxjdo

The patio of the Compartment..

The place is so small its not quite an apartment... more like a compartment as my Aunt Theresa says! Well we have the Patio all set up for out door enjoyment or entertainment! We have a small little fire pot, which i call the alligator. and 2 wicker chairs. I have enjoyed many meals out here, not really digging the set up now. but  I am sure it will be re-arranged to accomidate both mother and I's needs. There is a tie out as well for mojo which he certainly enjoys his time out side as long as he is not barking i am ok with him being out side! he likes to know whats on the up and up!

The Apt Mojo.

Hes close to a foot off the ground.... dumb mutt!

just being adorable!

We all know that Mojo is one strong little guy! He may be gender confused as he is, but he has been lifting his leg outside which frightens me a lot! But im getting off track. Hes a strong guy quite buff as he is!  He will make your arm sore when playing tug a war with him. And you can literally pull him off the ground when he latches on to his rope... today I was able to get this on pictures!

Day 1 of becoming an EXTREAME COUPONIST!!!

Day 1 of becoming an EXTREAME COUPONIST!!!

So I sit down on Sunday and clip them coupons!! I sure so! Its quite the process if I do say so! But since I have been on the budget and can not really afford a whole lot right now I am going to go forward on this and see how well I can do.

So Day 1 I go to Walmart since they price match and take competor coupons. So it means one several trips avoided. But they only take bogo if there is a price listed. And they do not take double coupon coupons either.

That being said i made 2 trips one to Walmart where i spent 28 Dollars and ended up saving 11 dollars, with a total percent savings of 28.37%

Trip 2 was off to Albertsons had to ring it up in two transactions in order to get the double coupon coupon! first transaction i save 43% and the second 46%

Total days worth i ended up with saving approximately 37% in my whole endeavor! The best deal I got was at Walmart. And A1. it was on sale for 2.16 and with the $1.00 coupon that made it 1.16 with the sale price and coupon I ended up saving about 92% on that one item!

So overall hi five to me!

My summer goals

I make news years resolutions just like everyone else! But I also make small goals to help me achieve the things I want, this summer I only have two goals, one become an extreme couponist, and a runner.

Becoming the couponist is easy, clip coupons stock up and save! Planning is the hard thing and keeping organized. But today I will make my first trip in with this in goal. So we shall she the outcome!

As for becoming a runner, I'm lazy and I'm not sure if that's actually going to happen, but I want it to. So I shall see what I can do!

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Such a great day!

Things with me have been well stressful to say the least. Well this morning I woke with a purpose. Not sure what it was but it was something I have been missing. After finishing up wildfire show on netflix, and my daily cereal I took a shower hours before I normally would. Went and returned a product. target for a new bra and boxes for storage.

Once I got home I came out to enjoy my Olive Garden leftovers. I decided I was going to sit out on the patio in the new furnature mom had bought.. I sat out side enjoying the gentel breeze of the june weather eating.while watching dumb mojo eat grass...all before my only 8 hour shift this week. I think today is a good day!

Polly wants a mojo?

Mojo had always enjoyed being picked up. so lately when I pick him up, he crawls up onto my shoulder. And chills there....that's my mojo!

The love of my life....mojo

Hes dumb, cuddly and mojo. He tests me by not letting me know he neeeeds out. Thinking its ok to bathroom in the house. Annoying much? Yes! But hes been climbing under my covers in the am as I am waiting on my motioning motivation. Love him. But the last two days, hes not been cuddling. . . Yea...i will force him if needed! Lol

The apt.

Mom and I moved into a small little apt in Kennewick near kamikan high. It's in animal gated community. Small and nice. Plus we get to have pets. It's been so nice having my naked mole rat back. (mojo) with mom being in the wheel chair and me working on my feet now close to 40 hours a week, I'm wiped out and well needless to say things here have not yet been cleaned and or unpacked. Soon will get all settled in....very soon...

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Steve Largent HOF 95'

So working for Clear has been quite annoying. Pay is horrid, hours are
ok, but a 10 hour shift all alone can tend tot drive a person insane.
Which is about where i am now. Well one thing that is a perk was a
nationwide contest. Top sales reps got NFL spiffs, Well I finished 3rd
in nation to quota. So great!! right?! Well I was on guaranteed so
what ever i sold just was salt on top of the already gravy!!

Well i have been waiting about 6 months for my gift to arrive all i
knew is that it was going to be a signed piece of merchandise. I
wasn't to picky on what I got. I like football in all. But im not
obsessed. Apart of me was hoping for a jersey, not like I would be
able to wear it with out getting yelled at my well just about any one
who seen me wear a signed jersey....I would yell at me. Back to the
point at hand. This is not what i was Expecting. Its kinda better. Its
retailed between $210 and $299. on sale some places for 100.

I feel as if this is quite the prize possession. Best pick up line
ever for a sports fan...."I have a signed football by Steve Largent.
Wanna see it?" I wanted to share my excitement for it as i am really
quite excited about it... I just wanna cuddle it! <3

The Truth About the Fat Burning Zone

An Article I read on target heart rate and weight loss....Thought I would pass it on!

What is Your Target Heart Rate?

In order to figure out which zone you're in, you first need to figure out what your own target heart rate is. You can do this by using the Karvonen Formula. You can also use any number of target heart rate calculators to get your heart rate zone, but many of them do not incorporate your resting heart rate (which makes it a bit more accurate).

Below is an example of the Karvonen formula for a 23 year old person with a resting heart rate of 65 beats per minute (*to get your resting heart rate, take your pulse for one full minute.):

220 - 23 (age) = 197
197 - 65 (resting heart rate) = 132
132 * 65% (low end of heart rate) OR 85% (high end) = 85.8 OR 112.2
85.8 + 65 (resting heart rate) = 150 112.2 + 65 (rhr) = 177
The target heart rate zone for this person would be 150 to 177

When it comes to cardio, it's up to you and your goals how much you do and how often. For weight loss, most experts recommend 60 or more minutes of moderate intensity activity most days of the week, but if you're a beginner, you may need to start at a lower level of exercise. For beginners, you might start with three days of cardio exercise for 20 or more minutes, adding time each week. If you're an intermediate or advanced exerciser, you can do cardio anywhere from 4 to 6 days a week, keeping in mind that varying your workouts and doing different activities, intensities and durations will offer great weight loss results

Below is a chart detailing a SAMPLE week of cardio workouts for a person who exercises five days a week. This is simply an example of how to incorporate different types of cardio workouts into a typical week. Modify the workouts according to your own fitness level, time constraints, and likes and dislikes.

Day	Intensity Level	Duration	Examples/Perceived Exertion
Monday	High Intensity	Duration: 20-30 minutes	Alternate 1-min sprint with 2 min walking. Perceived Exertion (PE) sprints:  8-9, walking:  5-6
Tuesday	Medium Intensity	Duration: 45-60 minutes	Walking or jogging PE:  5-6
Wednesday	Low-Medium Intensity	Duration: All day	Use a pedometer and try to get 10,000 steps
Thursday	Medium-High	Duration: 30-60 minutes	Kickboxing PE:  5-7
Friday	Medium-High	Duration: 30-45 minutes	Elliptical Trainer PE:  4-5
Saturday	Low-Medium	Duration: 30-60 minutes	Walking or aerobics class PE:  4-6

Don't forget to:

• Warm up and cool down for each workout
• Drink lots of water (take a sip every 15 minutes during your workout)
• Stretch after your workout
• Eat a small, well-balance snack an hour or two before you hit the gym. 

For this person to work in his 'fat burning' zone, he would need to stay around 150 beats per minute or lower. To work within his 'cardio' zone, he would need to work at 150 bpm or higher.  This step-by-step article will help you learn more about finding your target heart rate and how to use it.

Blizzard Music Tour

The Line as we waited!

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Tasha and I Pre-dancing!

Concert was a FREAKIN blast!! Went with Tony and Tasha and Tasha Dad. Once we got there we got into this long line and waited there in a super slow line I think that line took about an half an hour to get through. They had a Handful of security that got to frisk every body. Female to frisk Female and male on male. The men got the full pat down, we just got a pat on the pocket.. SIMPLE!

Cali Swag

We got in and we all got our drinks. Well All except Tasha, who is baking a baby right now. First up Big Reeno. Never heard of them. BUT they brought the energy! We were dancing and shaking. Blast Blast Blast!

Next up Cali Swag Distict. They sing the song Teach me how to dugie or how ever its spelt! Did not Bring it! I sure didn't feel it at least!

3oh!3

3oh!3 Baby as far I was concerned this was the headliner! This is who I came to see! This is who I wanted to see. The whole time I was hoping just hoping that they will sing Colorado Sunrise.... Sure enough they did! When they said JUMP, you know I JUMPED!! You know I looked like a fool when Allie informed me that I looked ridiculous!! PERFECT! and Mission accomplished! They played all of my favorite songs and even a handful of the new ones I like as well. My voice at this point was no longer a thing. It was gone and done!



Oh Yea Nelly was there too! He I wasn't In to him. but it was still a good show! towards the end I sure did get fant from lack of food. But we went to Denny's so this took care of my weak feeling. Over all amazing time!

My Hair is no longer in tight Curls....Post concert Hair.

Tanning!

TANNING!!

Yes I did this mid March..

I went for a bike ride which the chain got stuck like less than a mile into it. So I was already pooped, yes, I am that outta shape that less than a mile into I was wiped out! Back to the Chain, busted, i now have to walk the bike home. Pooped and wiped out i get home the sun is out and its warm  enough!

I pull up the chair lounge I brought back from Cali and took my shirt off pulled my sweats up as far as they would go and layed out!

Temps were only in the high 40's but I sure did my best tanning efforts I stayed out for an hour. Warm will mean I will be out side in lounge style collecting the rays! Oh baby! lets get this tan back!

Found lost dog

I came home from the Sunday shift at work, to see this small dog, I'm
thinking my Mojo got out. As I grew closer it was not my pup but a
lost grungy sad lonely dog.. Of course I stop to call it over, see if
it would come near. And it did it even followed me to my door. So I
get permission to have stinky stay the night. Outside in a kennel
providing it water and food of corse.

If this was my dog and it was out wondering the streets I would love
it if some one came and made as much effort as o have to find it's
human! I made a post on craigslist. Called all of the shelters.
Emailed all of the shelters, called every add on craigslist that could
possibly be this dog. So far no such luck. It simply breaks my heart
that a dog can be dismissed by. So many people. By the looks of his
condition no one has made an attempt to find it's home. I wish people
would love more and try and help when the situation arises. I like to
think that this time, I did, and I hope with every fiber of my being
that I find it's home....

I'm calling it an it cause it needs a bath and I sure can't tell. And
a hair cut.

Antelope island national park

Loaded up 26 people into 4 riggs. And headed up 20 miles north to antelope island national park. They fast it's the best way to experience the great salt lake. Which by the way is rumored to have a whale in it.  Rumors. Well when we are there we see smooth water which reflects  the images of the Wasatch Mountain range. Ever so clear.the water has 8 times the amt of salt that the ocean has.

While we were there we seen antelope and buffalo. They have several buffalo that run free on the site.  I of course in all of my awesomeness stood out side the sun roof to get closer view. Kent, susan, devin, and mckenna actually got out of the car and headed towards the huge beasts.

More pics to follow....later

Kent broke the table

Do we are at boondocks here in utah. And theres a slew if people here. So thinking to be nice and move a large table so that more people can sit together..well large table he moves it as a pivot...even tho he had help.

He moved the table and Susan noticed that the leg was crooked...so he kicked the leg to straightened it. Well in doing so the entire leg popped off.. The screws under the table popped off. We moved the table back and prepped the leg back under it...

I strongly advise that no one leans on this particular table...For it is broken.

Racest

So it happens. We all know this. Nothing we can do right? Sadly right. We go out. it happens to be an african resturant turned bar later. I go into the bathroom when I needed to. There were two african americans in there talking about how one of the stalls has no toilet paper. They talked about how they don't know why the owner only had one roll. So to be funny I said oh that's so we can become bathroom friends. Well the one that was applying her make-up where I was looked at me rolled her eyes, and said " look at this White bitch up in here trying to make friends" laughing about it.

My opinion. if you are a victim of constant raciest jokes, do not go around doing the same, it makes you no better than those who do. If you were in my place i would be nice and treat you with the ut-most respect and be polite back at you. 

Do unto others as others do unto you. this is my feelings and thoughts. I truly feel like i live by this. I give everyone a chance until you do something to me, than all bets are off.

side not over all a fun night i did have fun and enjoyed my self.

Mojo in his new look!

Becca was playing around and decided that she was gong to give mojo a new look... She called him Prada the rest of the night. This is he and his awesome scarf look... Oh yea and Shelby lovin' my mojo!

100th blog / Dave Meiners

Kellie and Dave with their puppies

Yip, well here is my famed 100th post. I wanted it to be a something of a landmark post. but simply can not. So i will post it with the love and honor of the Late Dave Miners.

Top: Kyle
Left to right: Kellie, Dave, Ashley

Dave is the Father of one of my closest friends. Kellie. Kellie has
been such an an Amazing friend to me while I was in California. She helped me through several hard times with my personal life. Come the holidays being down and sad she always made sure i was love and Family even thou not my own. Dave always made sure to let me know i was
Welcome and had family.

Dave had made sure kellie had invited me over for Christmas dinner,

Kellie and her daddy Dave

easter, and what ever family event he and his family birthday for his
mother. MeMa All of them were welcoming and helped me with much of my home sickness. 

Dave had a stroke mid October and has been recovering since. He was starting to walk a little and talk  as well. the day before last he had his feeding tube removed. Which is great news. I am not sure what the complications were but he passed away later the next day. I hope that it was painless and he felt that he had accomplished a lot in his short time here with us. He has raised 3 amazing children The twins Kyle and Kellie and the youngest Ashley. 

This man has become a father to me and i love and miss him. and will always remember the man who made me feel like i had a home away from home. he made such an impact on me.

My thoughts and prayers reach out to him and his family.

When i Get Married.. this is what Vivian will be waring as my flower girl.

 color to yet be determined.....