Hump Day Happenings...

Hey blog world!!!  I've been a little M.I.A, working some things out in my little big head!  I had a rock bottom moment this week, but with the help of my SIWL (Sistah's In Weight Loss), I over came (kind of like that Eyes on The Prize Movie we used to watch all the time in elementary school during Black History Month).  Anyway, I digress...

Through their encouraging words, advise, and support I'm back on the wagon and holding on for dear life.  I just want to take a minute to thank....

Changing My Weighs
Brown English Muffin
Miesharoshawn
Ro

These are some inspirational ladies, please check their blogs out ASAP!!!

They told me to keep trying, this shit ain't easy for nobody, set small goals, stop your bitch-ass wining and do the damn thang already, etc, etc...And you know what, that was exactly what I needed to hear at a time when I was all out of steam.

So, to set a small goal for myself is a great thing - I try to attack the whole beast instead of attacking it in pieces. 

Goal #1 - Make it to Onederland!!!!!
Beginning weight: 211.0 lbs
Goal Weight: 199 lbs (199.99 if need be, shit I'm being real right now)
Deadline: Before October turns into November!

Here's my lunch for today, and yes I did eat the bread but it was calling me O_O

Zaxby's Grilled Chicken Salad with no Fried Onions and Light Vinaigrette

Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future

Then there's you....

This is a recycled picture...but you get the deal.

Brian was my first non-highschool/puppy love.  We have shared so much - both good and bad, but we are still alive and kicking.

Brian,
If you are reading this blog post, just know it was always you.  You make me laugh, smile, think, cry, fight, all dat - LOL!  I wouldn't have it any other way (you know that).
Love,
Mitzi

Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them

I have lots of nicknames…
Ladybug – my mother used to call me that, now I’ve passed it down to my daughter
Miss Piggy – Again, my mother and grandmother’s doing.  Sometimes Brian calls me that when he’s being affectionate
Mitzi-bo – Brian used to call me this in high school
Mit-nuke – my cousins call me this, have no idea where they got this name, lol!

Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have

I spend my whole day dreaming and trying to figure out which one’s I can turn into a reality; here are just a few.

I want to own a home someday – GAWWWWW I want this so badly!!!
I want to have a son :*) this would make me so happy, but a healthy baby would be just fine…boy or girl, I would love them up!
I would like to have a cake decorating business – this is just a fantasy dream since I don’t have an entrepreneurial bone in my body and I really only know how to bake and not decorate 0_o
I want to lose this damn weight – post to follow this afternoon!

Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

Wow, I really like being me.  Although, my life if filled with variable ups and downs, I really wouldn’t have it any other way.  But to indulge the challenge for just a few minutes I would love to be… OPRAH!!!!!  That’s a baaaaddddd woman!

Day 16- Another picture of yourself

Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play

1)     Lift Off – Kanye West and Jay Z

2)     Usher – OMG

3)     Sing Like Me – Chris Brown

4)     Outro – Lil Wayne

5)     Blunt Blowin – Lil Wayne

6)     Betterman – Musiq Souldchild

7)     Something That I Like – Ryan Leslie

8)     Submerge – Maxwell

9)     Monstar – Usher

10) So Beautiful – Musiq Soulchild

Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently

I actually have two letters this time

Dear Mom,

I love you and we've been through our fair share of ups and downs, we have had our disagreements on certain aspects of my life as well.  I want you to know that you did do a great job of raising me and I am grateful that I was fortunate enough to have you as my mother.  I take the things you've taught me along with me everyday.  Although I have made some variations to fit my views and ideas as an adult, I will never forget.

I want to have that close relationship with you again.  I want to be able to spend time with you all, as my family.  I don't want us to argue anymore, but most of all I want to grow into being your adult daughter and you recognizing that fact.  I know it's hard because I'll always be your baby, but I think we can do a good job at making that hard transition.

Mommy, you are my best friend, my protector, my love.  I wouldn't have it any other way, and if given the opportunity to chose another mother, I would still chose you!

Remember how much I love you,
Mitzi 'Miss. Piggy'

Dear Brian,

We have come a long way, we've been through a great deal since 2001.  I could never imagine that we would be at this point in life together again.  When I first met you back in college, I had no idea that I would fall in love with you.  You showed me how to love and receive love from a man.  Even though we've argued and fought we always seem to get through those things and focus on the most important thing...Love.

From the moment I knew I was in love with you, I made the vow that you would be the person I would grow old with, change with, experience the different facets of life with, etc.  Although we are going through the uncertainties of this relationship right now, I want to continue to focus on that goal: you, me, old and gray on a boat somewhere in the tropics!

But most of all I want you to want this as much as I do.  You are my best friend, my lover, my confidant, and most of all you are the person I choose.

Love,
Mitzi

Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one

I found Blogger by browsing various blogs online.  I said to myself "Self" and myself said "yes"...how about we start a blog to keep us accountable for this journey that we're on?  and myself agreed!  So that's how this blog came to be.  Initially, my boyfriend Brian read it and he commented on my posts (which I miss soooo much, he has no idea).  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE LOVE getting comments from other bloggers, but it's something special about getting one that makes your insides fluttery.  I know, I've been told I'm quite lame, lol!

Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends

This is usually us all day, in the hotel trying to figure out what to do! LOL!

Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad

When I’m happy, I listen to Corinne Bailey Rae, Put your records on.

When I’m sad, I listen to PM Dawn, Die Without You

When I’m hyped I listed to Nelly, Move Your Body.

And when I’m mad I listed to Kelis, I Hate You So Much Right Now!!!

 

There you have it!

Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days

I’m proud that I was able to throw my mom a great birthday party.  She and everyone had a ball, it was great to say happy birthday to my mommy!

Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why

Some of my short term goals for this month would include…

1) To find some motivation and hold onto that bitch!!

2) To start excising on a more consistent basis.

3) To rest and do all the things I won’t be able to do come august.

4) Finish reading Room

5) Bake a killer/sinful cake!

Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

This little KuKu Nut is my daughter; she’s crazy, sweet, creative, and lovable.  She inspires me everyday – to go further and do more. 
I love you Ladybug!!!

Day 06- Favorite super hero and why

I chose Rogue…why…because this sistah is always thick!!!!!

That is all, lol!

Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to

I know this is not enough to show you all said place, but I really like this picture.  My girlfriends and I went to Savannah, GA last year and I loved it!  I really enjoyed the old-world colonial feel, art, etc!

Fat B**** Jar Update

Hey everyone!!!  I hope you all had a fab Labor Day Weekend.  Yours truly cleaned house on the holiday because I was sick of the clutter and mess.

You thought I stopped doing the FBJ didn't you???  No, we are still going and may continue to weigh in until the end of the year.  So far the jar contains $55, slackers!

Anywho, here are my dissappointing stats:

Date	Weight	Change
6/22	210.0	-
6/29	209.2	-1
7/13	213.8	+4.6 (dammit)
7/20	213.4	-.4
8/3	212.8	-.6
8/17	211.0	-1.8
8/24	208.4	-2.6 (whoo-hoo)
8/31	214.0	+5.6 (what the hell??)

So, there you have it!

Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn't have

Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn't have

My worst habit is starting projects or challenges and stopping them without completing them.  I really need to work on this and make an honest effort to finish what I start (shout out to http://www.yumyucky.com/)

What's a habit you wish you could leave on the shelf?

Day 03-A picture of you and your friends

From Left to Right: Mitzi (me) Hypnotize, Allison (Ideal), Sheen (Rooflis) and baby Saniece, Dana (Spontaneous) and Keta (Shot Gun).

Day 02- The meaning behind your Blogger name

Day 02- The meaning behind your Blogger name

My blogger name is Wonderfully-Complex because It's always been hard to figure myself out.  Wait, is this me talking about myself in the third person?  How weird, but anywho...this came about because I've always been a complex individual, but not always in a good way.  So in order to celebrate every facet of ME, I decided to think of those complexities as wonderful.  Hence the name...WONDERFULLY-COMPLEX :)

Day 1

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

1. I'm still afraid of crickets...thought I got over the fishing trip of 1996
2. I hate buying clothes, but I'll buy shoes and accessories all day long
3. I love to have foot rubs, although I rarely get them
4. There is no way that I would ever buy a phone other than an iPhone
5. I love to bake and research recipes, I don't that often enough
6. My left foot is slightly larger than my right, that to me is unfair
7. I'm afraid of heights
8. The only diet that has worked for me is South Beach; and I haven't done it in forever
9. I need lots of sleep to feel okay the next day
10. I've never been to the west coast, I so want to go very soon
11. I used to absolutely hate my name, it's growing on me though
12. I'm like a lab rat - all over the freakin' place, lol
13. I'm a true gemini - and proud of it
14. I love my little blog, although I neglect it sometimes
15. I can't wait to read everyone's answers and keep up with the 30 day blog challenge!

30 Day Blogging Challenge

Come on...don't you wanna join?
30 days of blogging challenge!
Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself.
Day 02- The meaning behind your Blogger name
Day 03-A picture of you and your friends
Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn't have
Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to
Day 06- Favorite super hero and why
Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why
Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one
Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14- A picture of you and your family
Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play
Day 16- Another picture of yourself
Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23- Something you crave for a lot
Day 24- A letter to your parents
Day 25- What I would find in your bag
Day 26- What you think about your friends
Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30- Who are you?