Country Strong, swoon!

So I just got back from seeing "Country Strong." It was an amazing movie. I think that if you like country music, and the struggle of mental illness (not that you can really like mental illness, but what makes people tick, and why they do what they do) you would love this movie.

The swoon in my title goes to Tim McGraw for sure. As in my previous post, he is so cute, and a "classic" country man. And now the new country boy is Garrett Hedlund. His voice is so smooth and I just love the way it sounds!

It was a little strange to sit in the theater by myself but was very nice to be in the dark and quiet. Well, as quiet as you can be in a theater, why is there always the group of people that continue to talk throughout the movie? For $8.25, I want to sit in the dark for two hours and only hear the movie! Anyhoo, so I am checking off #9! Two down, eight more to go! Will I do it? I hope so, because it will mean so much to me to finish this.

On to checking off more items!!!

Movie date with myself!

Hi everyone,
So the weight thing is getting under control, the book is still not all the way read (when do I have time to read I tell ya?!), picked my tattoo just have to get it on me, and now...Movie Time!
Today, I am going to watch "Country Strong." It looks like a little piece of fluff with a hot man named Tim McGraw! I just love him. I saw him in concert two days in a row a couple of years ago. And I think that Miss Gwen has a wonderful voice for not being a professional singer. Will let you know how the movie went. I might even get some sour worms (I know it's not very dietetic but, hey it's for a movie!)

All Aboard the Choo Choo Train!

So I did number four!

"Get on a train and go anywhere" We went on the Train of Lights. It took us from Sunol through Niles Canyon to Niles and back again. It was completely decorated for Christmas. Lights everywhere.

And it was even decorated inside too. Volunteers punched our ticket, sold hot chocolate, and even let Olivia hold a lattern and say "all aboard."

It was very beautiful and was everything an old train should be. I'm glad that we did this one, because it was not like the wine train or BART. It was very authentic and so very fun!!

And look at all those lights! It was pretty amazing, and one I think we will do as a winter tradition!!! One down nine to go. Working on the movie thing now!!

Zumba zumba

Hi there friends and family. In my "road" to losing 10 pounds. I am also going to start Zumba class tomorrow! I will keep you posted on how it goes, and how much it kicks my butt!
After Christmas we are going to ride a train! We are going on the Train of Lights in Sunol. Riding in style in the 1940s Club Lounge!! Who wants to join us!? www.ncry.org I'm so excited! Still working on the book. I find it hard to actually read with a child. When I have free time, I am loading laundry, playing on the ground with Liv, or watching the back of my eyelids!
I hope everyone has a great Christmas. This year has been truly wonderful. And my babygirl is a joy every moment! Enjoy the time with your family and have a great year!

Updates

Okay, okay. Working on the diet. Doing the Belly Fat Cure diet. It's not really a diet but a better way to eat. I only eat 15grams of sugar and 6 servings of carbs which is like 120grams. I started on Friday and have been doing pretty good. No really struggle with craving sugar like I thought and was scared of. I have not seen a real change in the scale but feel less bloated.

I plan on watching the movie Burlesque by myself hopefully this Sunday. Then I can check that off my list. And definitely have to sign up for a volunteer duty soon for Christmas.

Hope all is well in their lives. We are good here. Also started and managing my family blog; http://thepacheco-family.blogspot.com/.
Have a happy happy turkey day too!!!!!

I Can Read!

Okay, starting Challenge number 2! I bought the book, "Pride and Prejudice." It's a great book so far.

P.S. Starting watching what I am eating and have lost 2lbs!!! Yeah, it is a start!

The Challenge

So something in me clicked. I am going to be thirty in 5 months. It is not the end of the world, nor will I "change" when I enter a new decade, but it got me thinking. Are there things that I want to do on the road to 30? Sure, I have lots of things I want to do in my life; have a healthy family, have one more baby, buy a new house. But those are big life things. What about the 5 months before the dirty thirty. Are there things that, in my twenties, I want to do? YES! I have thought of 10 of them. I don't want to go crazy, I only have 5 months here people!



As some of you know I have a family blog, which I am very bad at keeping up with. But I am starting a new blog dedicated to just this road. If you like, you can follow my road to 3o. Will I complete all 10 things? Only time will tell. I feel like publishing my 10 things for the Internet world to see, will keep me accountable. This is just for fun, because I can either let 30 come and go or I can say, "30. I am grabbing you by the cajones and it is going to be a wild ride!"

Now, you have heard my preface, here is my challenge!!!! It's so exciting...



1. Lose 10 pounds

I know, I know it sounds kind of shallow, but after having Olivia I can't seem to shake these extra lbs. I may or may not post a before picture. That's very nerve racking for me.

2. Read a Classic Novel

I googled "classic novels" and to my surprise, I have read a lot of classic novels. I guess since I have been out of high school for eleven years, I feel like I don't really read. So, I have chosen "Pride and Prejudice"

3. Get a tattoo

Yes, I can get a tattoo after I turn 30 but I feel like if I don't at least get one in my twenties, I will never get one. I think I know a good person to ask....hehehe.

4. Get on a train and go anywhere

I am 29 years old and have never been on a train. It seems weird to have never been on one. Well, I guess not really. I have gotten around in minivans, my two wheeler, my husband's Harley, airplanes, and now my mommy car. So there was no real need for a train in my life. But for this challenge, I want to buy a ticket on Amtrak and cruise around in style.

5. Take a Cooking Class

Sure, I know how to cook. I have watched my family make a meal, I have obsessed over the cooking channel at every kind of cuisine. But I have never had a chef teach me how to cook. This one will be fun because for those who really know me, I love food.

6. Volunteer

I think this one is very important. I am planning on doing this during the holidays. I'll keep you all posted on where I go.

7. Get Life Insurance

It sounds pretty dorky. But I will need this for the future or should I say my Olivia will need it.

8. Stay the night in a fancy hotel

This one is just a bit of fun. I was thinking of something in Carmel-by-the-Sea or Big Sur. If anyone has any ideas let me know!!!

9. Go to the movies alone

Now that I have a wonderful, loving, crazy, beautiful little girl, it kind of sounds exciting to sit in the dark alone watching a movie. I mean really watch it. Every movie or tv show at home gets interrupted at least five times. So I think I can get over the feeling that I am all alone and truly enjoy a movie!

10 Move away from Facebook and onto my blog

This one is kind of a cop out but I need to get off that FB. It sucks my time. I guess blogging sucks time, but it's about my own info and life. And in 2010, this is like my journal.

So that's the list. If you like you can check back in whenver, and see how I am doing with my list. Feel free to leave a comment or an opinion. On to the new decade!