49. Challenge

So, I signed up for the Self Challenge yesterday on-line. I did it once before and there was my name printed in the magazine with all the other names. The challenge has to do with diet and exercise and I already began as of Sunday. Let's see how long this lasts! I did go and do the elliptical trainer with Brooke by my side so that was fun! I also saw Lisa H. up there, pink-faced after her spinning class. She looks good right now after her baby! I have watched Oprah's weight go up and down over these years and right now she is a bit heavier than usual. She has Bob Greene as her trainer--I wish I had a trainer. Actually I would like Oprah's chef too -- wouldn't that be nice to ask someone to cook you exactly what you wanted? I just broiled a nice petite sirloin steak and had a lovely salad with tomatoes, carrots and croutons. Yummy! It would've been nicer to have a chef to do all the work! :)

48. Happy!

"Don't Worry, Be Happy!" Easier said than done. I am reading in my Self mag. right now about the '7 Rooms of Happiness' which was written by the Happiness Guru and the editor of Self. Actions speak louder than words. True. Simple. Right now I am preparing yet another Sunday feast and festivities because it is Ali's 19th birthday! I can't believe it! I keep seeing her as a baby in my mind's eye. That is Freaky! Anywho, I just want my kids to be happy, whatever road, whatever career path they choose. Brooke was sooo happy this week when she was chosen to sing a solo in the school Talent Show! Very Exciting! Then her Geography teacher complimented her on her World Religions artsy projects--Yahoo! She now has 4 As! Phew! Yup, that makes me happy! When I saw Oprah with those puppies on her birthday--now that was real joy! :) My do makes me happy too and I better take him for a nice long walk today--that makes him Really Happy!