Phew.

Its empty.
I slept last night :)

And I never want to move again.

With a twirl and a smile...

Kristie loves her some summer dresses.

Every morning I wake up and wonder what to wear... You know that 1/4th of my closet consists of dresses?? Maybe even more than 1/4th. Like 1/4th and a half.

(I've never been good with numbers)

I really love dresses, they make you feel uber feminine, and girly... They are light and airy, easy to wear, and super comfortable. I need more. Lot's more.

I go into a store, and my eyes start darting around looking for a summer dress. Bright color's and prints, not too long... Just above the knee. Something with short sleeves so I can wear it to work.

Summer, wouldn't be summer with out the summer dress.

Three Cheers For Summer Dresses!!!!

:)

Daisies, Lilly's, and Iris's... Oh my.

What a weekend.



Friday: Worked from 8am-1pm, 1pm-6pm moved boxes up stairs- 11pm-2am Danced hours straight Friday night for work.



Saturday- Up at 8am to start moving again. Got all the heavy stuff. We moved until about 7pm



Sunday- Continued moving crap up those damn stairs.







Today... I have the most beautiful flowers to look at.... Two bouquet's in a week? Man, do I feel special. Every woman deserves flowers. They are AWESOME.

This one has stargazer Lilly's that haven't bloomed yet. They are so super fragrant, I adore them. They are from my Manager Denise, for my two year anniversary at the company.

These... Well... These, they took my breath away. Thank you... You know who you are.

Bee Tee Doubleyou.

Moving Stinks.

Moving Sucks.

I hate it I hate it I hate it.

Did I mention it totally stinks??

Yum.

Water retention never tasted so good.

Progress...

So I have been feeling like im falling into a relapse. Im eating whatever I want again - and havent been to the gym. I am so incredibly scared of getting back to my prior size, that I cannot get it off my mind.

My excuses for both are - I only live once. Eat what I want. and... I've been sick for two weeks, plus dancing on Fridays is at least 2 days of working out :)
None which should be valid.

Before Pictures.

It has been a difficult road to where I am now. With this new life, new confidence, spirit and body... comes a lot of different things that I now have to deal with.

Im extremely consious of every bite in my mouth. I imagine the brownie on my hips, or the Taco Bell on my thighs. It is difficult... Man I love brownies!!

There was nothing wrong with who I was physically before. I have always found the beauty in myself, I just had no confidence and I was unhappy. Im super fantastically happy now, just a bit stressed over every calorie and fat gram. Hopefully it gets better with time. I always feel 110% better when I am taking care of my body.

But now... some promises to myself.

- Back on the treadmill tonight.

-Hitting the weights

& Eating right

:)

Introducing... TEAM RODRIGUEZ

The front of the shirts say "Team Rodriguez"

The backs of the shirts say "Captain Hickey" Which is Samm

And "Co-Captain Chavez" - Me :)

I'm good with second in command... I swear.

It all began one cold evening in January. Samm and I were invited down town to a lounge. We went. We enjoyed. We had fun, met some new friends and called it a night. Kristie's new friend... We will call him CoPo... He kinda turned out to be a total... hmmmm.... whats a good word. Douche bag? Yeah. Douche bag. Either way he is the beginning of Team Rodriguez.

We met CoPo at the lounge - CoPo and Kristie exchange numbers - CoPo happens to be a comedian- CoPo wants Kristie & Samm to come support him at his next comedic event in downtown- Kristie & Samm Go.

Then it happened.

One of the opening acts was Mr. Ellis Rodriguez.

We were in love.

Samm was more in love than I of course. Comedians definitely don't do it for me :)

Anywho... Samm was hyperventilating in the seat next to me. This man, Mr. Rodriguez was not going to get away from her. He... Was her "future ex husband".

So I approach this fine gentleman, ask for him to take a picture with my friend... And we have not been apart since. We have made friends now with an incredible group of comedians, who know just how to make us laugh. The night I found out TJ died, I went to an open mic night, and all these guys made sure to make me smile thru the tears. They are incredibly genuine, interesting, and sweet guys. And I am blessed that I have met them.

It really makes me feel like you meet people for a reason. -Thanks CoPo for bringing me to these amazing people.

We are the Fan Club. We are the Cheerleaders. We are the future of Team Rodriguez.

(He is super funny- You Tube him - Ellis Rodriguez Comedy)