Are you still my friend? Check Yes or No.

Have you ever felt as though you and a close friend suddenly lost touch? Maybe you both just got really busy, or maybe you got mad at each other. Either way, it's tough, especially when this person meant so much to you. Have you ever felt jealous of a new friendship that your BFF made? I'll be the first to say, I HAVE. Unfortunately, my first grade scenario is happening now. I'm a grown woman and incredibly jealous of a relationship, "friendship", that someone close to me has been trying to pass off as nothing more than a professional working relationship. How can you really tell? I mean, if your BFF were always talking about this person, always bringing up something funny they said, taking strong advice regarding career changes from them and ignoring yours, constantly calling them to chat about the latest office gossip, sharing music, going to lunch, and even worse not including you in on any of it or making you their second call on the list, how would you feel? I'm jealous, really. Any advice?

HAIRY Situation!

I have had the worst hair year ever. I decided to get my hair cut short the day before New Years Eve and quickly realized that maybe I had made a mistake. When that hairstyle grew out I had no choice but to go shorter. I had my hair cut into a bob (shorter in the back and a bit longer in the front). When this grew out my naturally curly hair just hung there. It looked awful, so naturally I had to get it cut again. I asked my stylist to add layers to my already incredibly short cut. It helped but I can't wait for it to grow out so that I can wear my soft, sexy, curls again. My recent awkward hair styles do not help my confidence since I'm already feeling less than beautiful due to weight gain, unflattering hormonal acne, and unpredictable facial skin conditions (some days it's dry and some days it's oily) brought on by my bun in the oven. I should have listened to my husband. He hates it when I go short!

Great news!

Well the working out worked out for a while but now I need to change my routine. I am very pregnant! I just found out on Sunday evening. I'm sure I'm only a few weeks along but still I am happy. NERVOUS, but still happy. This will be baby number 4 for my husband and I. I am blessed to have such a wonderful family. Thank you to everyone.

Let's get this started!

My husband and I have decided it is time for us to lose weight and shape up. We are starting P90X tomorrow morning. I'm motivated! I know that this is going to be hard. I've tried it before and gave up the second week into the program. But this time, I'm ready. I want to feel healthy. I want to have the energy to play with my kids. I don't want to feel tired and sick all the time. I want to feel confident again. I want to feel sexy again. I want this and I am ready! So is Andy. We are going to be each other's support system. I won't let him give up and he won't let me give up. It's time to start taking care of our health. Tonight we dine on McDonald's cheeseburgers and fries and tomorrow we start eating healthy, nutritious, and delicious homemade meals. I'm so excited and so ready!

Victorious!

I held my first open house today. I had never held one on my own. I was so nervous last night I almost threw up. This morning I decided that I needed to be brave and jump in feet first. It went really well. I believe I can be great at this. I love people and talking to people and I especially love to help people! So I really believe that I can and will be great at this! Today was my very own personal victory! Yeah me!!!

Fresh Start!

Another year and another fresh start. Happy New Year everyone!!! Why is it that we see the beginning of a new year as a fresh start? I'm not really sure but I am grateful! My "fresh start" year will be filled with gratitude, selflessness, and even a little self help. I can't wait. I am so excited about how wonderful this year will be that I can't help but smile. I hope that you make your year a great one! If you're in love with someone say so and make sure that person knows it. If you are motivated to try something new, do it and don't be afraid! We spend more time being afraid of what will happen if we do something, than the time it would take to actually do it, be courageous and do it! Surround yourself with positive people and thoughts. You are the only person that can make your year a great one! You deserve it! Last year, well let's face it sucked. This year I will make a difference in my own life and maybe even in the lives of others. Even if they don't know it. They've got a little bit of Diane on the way and a whole lot of HAPPY!!! IT'S GO TIME!!!

Merry Christmas!

Oh, how I love the holidays! It's been a busy couple of months and I have a few updates. My family and I have moved to a new home, we have become the proud owners/parents/family of a very cute puppy, Kimbo. Alicia is growing up faster than I would like her to. Aleyna is starting to focus and received an award at school, "Terrific Kid". And Abigail has reached her asking questions phase. The question of the week on little Abbie's mind was "Momma, what happened?" Don't you love it when toddlers realize they can use they mouths for something other than biting and screaming. Thankfully, Abbie never really was a biter, just a screamer. The other night we were on our way to the market and were listening to Christmas music on our local radio station. The song on the radio was Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time, or as Abbie put it "Simmy happy adadroorooroo dime!" Oh so cute!