Back on the WW Wagon

I fell off the wagon...back in July. Oops. You know, eating like crap is a hard habit to break. I did great May-July, then my birthday came. Then I lost my job. Then Ryan lost his. I'll be honest, I started eating emotionally again. After being around all my skinny in-laws all weekend in St. Louis, I realized just how far off the wagon I had actually fallen. I'm not back to my original starting weight, but I've definitely put some pounds back on. So, today I am back on Weight Watchers. Wish me luck...!

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Frankie @ Bill's Records & Tapes!

Frankie will be playing @ Bill's Records & Tapes in Dallas on October 3rd @ 4:45pm.


If anyone is in the area that afternoon, come support Frankie Wylie Music!!

Weekend Update!

Yes, I know how long its been since I last blogged. I am been feeling less than inspired so, I just haven't done it. But, its been a great weekend, so I thought I'd update.

I am still loving BurbMom, and have been doing pretty well with it, I think. Ryan is still searching for a new job everyday. Its tough out there. He is bored at home, so if any of you need any work done on your homes, cars, electronics...he's your man! ;)

Back to this weekend. Friday night was the CD Release for my favorite local band, Oso Closo. If were are very close, you've heard me talk about them. My good friend, Daniel Garcia, plays guitar in the band, which is why I first came to see them play. Now, I am hooked because they are just so good. Anyway, the lovely Mandy meet us there and it was so awesome to share the music with her! For fun, here is a pic of us there!



Saturday, Ryan & I went spent the day in the pool with our friends Brittany, Gavin & Jennye and Kim. It was so much fun! The boys grilled while the girls gabbed. Then we played some Catchphrase. I had no idea I was so competitive! ;) I'll post some pictures soon.

xoxo

In Loving Memory of my Gramp

Last night, my sweet Gramp passed away peacefully holding my Dad's hand. I am so glad he is now at peace and no longer suffering, but selfishly I will miss him so much. Everyone mourns their grandparents passing, just as I have with my Gram, Granddaddy & Grandmommy when they passed, but Gramp and I had an extremely close and special relationship. I was "his girl", as he often called me and the note he wrote in my birthday card in July summed it all up, but that is a sentiment I will keep to myself. For now.

Although I knew this was coming and although I am still terribly sad, I am still trying my hardest to celebrate his life. Because he lived a really good life. And I find peace knowing Gramp is back with his beloved wife, my Gram.



Jack F. Silverman
8/26/1920-8/21/2009

Bad Blogger...

That was me, scolding myself for being such a bad blogger! You'd think being home so much, I'd be a bloggin' fool, but alas. So, time for a quick update. I am really enjoying working with Burb Mom although, I had a slow week this past week. BUT-today I have two phone meetings, going with Shauna [my awesome boss] to a meeting tomorrow to learn the finalization procedures, then another phone meeting on Tuesday of next week. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Also, in case anyone hasn't heard yet-which is unlikely-Ryan was laid off on Monday. It was quite a blow. They laid off 95%[!!!!!!] of the company. I'm afraid the future looks grim for them. So, now we have some BIG life decisions to make.

So, that's where we are and what we've been up to. I'll try to better at updating. :)

xoxo

Do Something You Love

After I lost my job in July, people kept telling me to "find something you love, and do it". Well, the concept is great, but the execution is tough in the job market today. But, I was determined. I knew it was a risk, but I just didn't want to take the first "dead end job" that came along. Been there, done that. So, I started to make a list of the things that I love and that are important to me.
Children, Music, Family, Being a Mommy and Wife [even though I'm not a Mommy yet, its still important to me] and having some flexibility at work were at the top of the list.

Enter the amazing Shauna with BurbMom. If you read my last post, you know a little bit about the site. I have joined the team to work Sales and Marketing, mostly to help them sell more ad space to local businesses. I haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting the other two founders/owners, but if they are friends of Shauna, they must be great. Anyway, I do this job out of my home [although Shauna's home is the HQ] and then of course I will go to places of business as well. I think its going to be an amazing ride, and I am so excited to be involved with this wonderful site that meets so many of my "do something you love" needs.

Of course, paying the bills is important too, so as I build up a client base and start selling some ad deals for BurbMom, my cousin has hired me on with some temporary work [also mostly from home] and I am working a few hours a week at Rock Pointe Church providing childcare.


For your enjoyment [or laughter] here I am working from home...yes that is a blue tooth in my ear. I love it. Get off me. ;)

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burbmom.net

I worked at Rock Pointe Church again this morning. Last Wednesday, I was in the nursery with the babies. Today, I was in a classroom with 6 & 7 year-olds! [Quite a different bunch, to say the least!] But the teacher, Shauna, was so much fun. As we were chatting while the kids were playing on the playground, she mentioned a website she started/runs. It's called BurbMom. I poked around when I got home, and it is a really neat site! Essentially, it is full of reviews from Moms in the area as well as advertisements from local businesses that BurbMom gives their 'seal of approval'.

Since Ryan & I are rapidly approaching the time in our lives when we are growing more and more ready to start a family, I love sites like these. So, for all of you who are already Moms - check it out!!