Okay, I have to give myself a high five. I am the baddest chick. :) The reason I say this is because I just fixed my own dryer with the wonderful help of this Youtube video
. This wonderful man shows you how to fix a possible $ 100+ repair, for as little as $ 8 (in my case) and a little prayer and patience. I got my friend to come over and watch my little one while I did this. Yeah, yeah, I know, where was Hubby during all of this? He has class on MWF night, so there ya go. My brother-in-law is actually a handy man and told me to just buy a new dryer! Uhh, sorry, I don't have "new dryer" money right now.
So, anyway, I go to Home Depot before work on Monday. The customer service rep advised, "Oh, sorry, we don't carry dryer belts." Really? A home/hardware/everything-one-needs-for-home-improvement-and-repair store, and you don't carry dryer belts?...wow. So I go to Lowe's, the rep says "Oh, I don't think we carry those." Again, really? What is with the world today? Do we not try to REPAIR anything anymore? Sorry, I don't buy brand new unless it is absolutely necessary or what I truly WANT to do. So I tell the rep, "Well, your website says you have them." He says, "Yeah, the website probably carrys them but I don't think we have them instore." So he gets on the phone and calls upfront and sure enough, they have them. I bought the one that cost $ 7.98. I wasn't sure of the size, but while reading on the website, one reviewer that bought the same one said it fit their old Kenmore, which is what I have.
Long story short, after saying a prayer, loosening a few screws and using some patience and elbow grease, I did it. It was so easy! If it only lasts for one more load of clothes, the $8 belt was worth it! Thank you Jesus! Word to the wise, evaluate your situation and try to fix what you have before running out and buying something new. Peace and love. :)
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
My new (revisited) love!
The year was 1999, I was about to have my first experience. Okay, okay, get your mind out of the gutter lol! That year was when I 1st registered with ((((drumroll))) ebay! I guess many of you ask, "How the heck do you remember that?!" Well, part of my ebay username is the age I was in I registered. Yeah, glad I did that. Well the experience wasn't with selling or becoming an Ebay guru or anything like that...It was the first time I discovered the amazing world of nail art! I had no idea of all the things you can do, hence my blog for today.
Well, I have always loved long nails. I am an 80s child, so for the most part, you were doing big things if you wore RED nail polish. Yeah, no designs, nothing fancy, but if you had LONG, "ho" RED (yes, that's what that scarlet red color was called by the women in my family back then lol) nails, you were pushing the envelope. Oh, how times have changed.
I can remember as far back as being about 10 years old and having long nails. My Mom wanted me to learn how to play piano. After going to a few sessions, my piano teacher told me that if I wanted to play well, I would have to trim my nails down. Needless to say, that was the last lesson I attended. I don't regret it, I just wish I had hung in there a little longer. Anywhoo, my Mom would take me to Gibson's ( way before Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid were "the" drugstores) at least once a month and let me buy some new nail supplies. I would get files, a new polish, hardener, all the essentials. Sally Hansen was (and still is) the business and so my long nail journey began. Fast forward to today and I have discovered so many different kinds of nail art, it is ridiculous! There is no limit! My toddler is tugging at me right now so I can't finish this blog. Put it like this, I am now dabbling in foil nails, stickers, freehand, the elusive Sensationnail gel/shellac nail system, etc, etc! I hope to post pics soon but no promises! :) BE SAFE! :)
Well, I have always loved long nails. I am an 80s child, so for the most part, you were doing big things if you wore RED nail polish. Yeah, no designs, nothing fancy, but if you had LONG, "ho" RED (yes, that's what that scarlet red color was called by the women in my family back then lol) nails, you were pushing the envelope. Oh, how times have changed.
I can remember as far back as being about 10 years old and having long nails. My Mom wanted me to learn how to play piano. After going to a few sessions, my piano teacher told me that if I wanted to play well, I would have to trim my nails down. Needless to say, that was the last lesson I attended. I don't regret it, I just wish I had hung in there a little longer. Anywhoo, my Mom would take me to Gibson's ( way before Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid were "the" drugstores) at least once a month and let me buy some new nail supplies. I would get files, a new polish, hardener, all the essentials. Sally Hansen was (and still is) the business and so my long nail journey began. Fast forward to today and I have discovered so many different kinds of nail art, it is ridiculous! There is no limit! My toddler is tugging at me right now so I can't finish this blog. Put it like this, I am now dabbling in foil nails, stickers, freehand, the elusive Sensationnail gel/shellac nail system, etc, etc! I hope to post pics soon but no promises! :) BE SAFE! :)
I have lost the weight!
Well, it's official. Today is 8-21-12 and I weigh 134.5 lbs! Whoo hoo!! I am so excited. I had to come on here and give you guys a quick whoop whoop to myself! I am going to celebrate with an awesome cupcake from The Cupcake Collection right here in my neck of the woods! Ooo, Sweet Lemonade sounds good right about now! Thanks to all of you who read my lil piece cyberspace and keep on going with your goals! If you are having trouble with weight loss, go to myfitnesspal.com, it is such a blessing! Be blessed, stay safe, peace and love! **Update** As of 2-3-13, I am 132 lbs, 2 more pounds down! I had a weak moment around the holidays of 2012 lol. Now that I know that calorie counting works for me, it's wonderful to know that I can lose the weight when I want! That doesn't mean I will overeat, it just means that when I want that piece of cheesecake, I can have it. I know I can't have the whole slice and may have to do some extra cardio, etc that day. :) Peace love and blessings!
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Saturday, June 23, 2012
Whoo! It's been awhile...
Well, I have definitely been a stranger here. The new look even threw me off! Hope everyone had a great 2011 and hoping you are having an even better 2012! I have so much to talk about, I don't even know where to begin. My blog is turning into somewhat of a public diary for me. Anywhoo, that's all for now, I hope everyone is well!
Saturday, June 2, 2012
My Fitness Pal (dot) com!
Hi everyone! I know it's been a looooong time. Between family and work, there is little time to do much else. Anywhoo, I came on here today to post a quick blog about my recent (the last 5 months) of weight loss! Whoo Hoo! To make a long story short, in the past decade and a half, I have usually stayed within the range of 125-135 and my butt ballooned to 164.5 lbs after having my baby. Yeah, that number was all it took to get me moving.
I got up to 180 lbs while pregnant. I wasn't trippin on that at all. I mean, I WAS pregnant ok? Anyway, about a week after having my beautiful baby girl, all the water, etc came off and I was right at 160 lbs. Well, a year (and LOTS of stress) later, I said enough was enough after I got on that scale in December 2011 and it said 164.5 lbs!!! I was like, what the heck happened? It's called life, ya'll. We had 6 (yes I said SIX) deaths in the family, had to handle three estates, I was still laid off work and had to find a job, deal with court stuff, etc. I thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown. I realized all the stress of the deaths, travel, estate stuff, and having a newborn on my hip, my eating and physical activity habits were on the back burner.
I am very happy to say today, June 2, 2012 (Happy Bday Hubby!) that I weigh 142 lbs! I am about 7-12 lbs away from my goal weight. I say that weird range because my initial goal was 135 lbs, but now I am considering trying for 130 so I can have that 5 lbs to play with. Exercise has NOT been the main contributor to my weight loss. I started around January 2, 2012 with my new lease on life (it was NOT a New Year's Resolution, just a "fed with being chunky" attitude). I started with my Turbo Jam about 4 times a week, but after a terrible storm hit and our roof started leaking, my exercise was put on hold because of the roofers having to tear up the house to fix the roof. It was a blessing, though, because insurance covered the WHOLE thing! Thank you Lord. I guess many of you may ask, "Why couldn't you go to a gym or walking?" Can you say, an extremely active 19 month old baby, a husband and myself who work 40 hour a week jobs? Need I say more?
The main contributor to my weight loss has been (((drumroll))) My Fitness Pal!!! OMG, this website is awesome. It's similar to calorie count and many others, but I got a new smartphone for Christmas and the myfitnesspal app has been a lifesaver! I have never counted calories so diligently before in my life but I am here to tell you, it works!!!!! Try it if you are struggling with trying to fit in exercise and can't seem to lose weight. I can't begin to tell you how good I feel knowing watching what I eat is the majority of what has helped me drop these pounds! My physical activity these days consist of daily activity like working in the yard watering plants, mowing the yard, weed eating, trimming the hedges, etc. Hubby watches baby girl while I do these things. I really enjoy it.
Well, I could go on and on about myfitnesspal but I am limited on time. I just wanted to give you guys a snippet of what's been going on in my life. Be blessed and take care of yourselves!
****Update**** Today is June 3, 2012 and I am officially 139 lbs! Bye Bye 140s!!!! :) :0)
I got up to 180 lbs while pregnant. I wasn't trippin on that at all. I mean, I WAS pregnant ok? Anyway, about a week after having my beautiful baby girl, all the water, etc came off and I was right at 160 lbs. Well, a year (and LOTS of stress) later, I said enough was enough after I got on that scale in December 2011 and it said 164.5 lbs!!! I was like, what the heck happened? It's called life, ya'll. We had 6 (yes I said SIX) deaths in the family, had to handle three estates, I was still laid off work and had to find a job, deal with court stuff, etc. I thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown. I realized all the stress of the deaths, travel, estate stuff, and having a newborn on my hip, my eating and physical activity habits were on the back burner.
I am very happy to say today, June 2, 2012 (Happy Bday Hubby!) that I weigh 142 lbs! I am about 7-12 lbs away from my goal weight. I say that weird range because my initial goal was 135 lbs, but now I am considering trying for 130 so I can have that 5 lbs to play with. Exercise has NOT been the main contributor to my weight loss. I started around January 2, 2012 with my new lease on life (it was NOT a New Year's Resolution, just a "fed with being chunky" attitude). I started with my Turbo Jam about 4 times a week, but after a terrible storm hit and our roof started leaking, my exercise was put on hold because of the roofers having to tear up the house to fix the roof. It was a blessing, though, because insurance covered the WHOLE thing! Thank you Lord. I guess many of you may ask, "Why couldn't you go to a gym or walking?" Can you say, an extremely active 19 month old baby, a husband and myself who work 40 hour a week jobs? Need I say more?
The main contributor to my weight loss has been (((drumroll))) My Fitness Pal!!! OMG, this website is awesome. It's similar to calorie count and many others, but I got a new smartphone for Christmas and the myfitnesspal app has been a lifesaver! I have never counted calories so diligently before in my life but I am here to tell you, it works!!!!! Try it if you are struggling with trying to fit in exercise and can't seem to lose weight. I can't begin to tell you how good I feel knowing watching what I eat is the majority of what has helped me drop these pounds! My physical activity these days consist of daily activity like working in the yard watering plants, mowing the yard, weed eating, trimming the hedges, etc. Hubby watches baby girl while I do these things. I really enjoy it.
Well, I could go on and on about myfitnesspal but I am limited on time. I just wanted to give you guys a snippet of what's been going on in my life. Be blessed and take care of yourselves!
****Update**** Today is June 3, 2012 and I am officially 139 lbs! Bye Bye 140s!!!! :) :0)
MyFitnessPal - Free Calorie Counter
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