Every summer DMB tours. And every summer I always go to shows. With no outdoor venue in Nashville, I had to travel to see at least one show. (This has never been a problem, because I have always traveled to see them even when they played Nashville.) I just got back from Indiana where I saw them twice at Deer Creek (AKA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater). I had a blast. I ate bad (aka good, but not good when trying to lose the lbs.)food. I drank TOO much and probably gained 5 lbs. I saw old friends and made some new ones.
However, I think next year I am seriously only going to one show. I love the band and my friends, but there is so much more I want to do with my summers (and money!). The drive home went by pretty fast and I am glad to be back.
I have a busy week. Drinks with a friend tomorrow. Class on Tuesday (It's starting already!). Modest Mouse on Wednesday. And MY MOM COMES ON THURSDAY!!!!! Yes! I can't wait. I think the timing is perfect and I am really excited to see her.
That's all for now. Oh, I am not going to take a picture of the scale tomorrow, but just know that I am eating better as of today and made wise food choices.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007
10 Things I Love!
Thank you Krissie for the tag!
Food: Diet Coke. I know it is technically not a food, but it really does deserve its own category. I also am aware of all of the studies out there saying it actually makes you eat more, blah, blah, blah, blah. But I still love it. In fact there is a picture of me around age 3 or 4 drinking a Diet Coke. So I don't drink it just because it is "diet", I drink it because I actually like it. In fact I just finished one before I started writing this!
Fruit: Pineapple! Yum! However I just like it plain, maybe dipped in a little fruit dip. I don't like it in cakes or other baked goods. I do like it on pizza w/ ham though! I splurge and usually buy the pre-cut kind at the grocery store. Runners up are strawberries and raspberries.
Veggies: Potato. There are so many things you can do with them. My current favorite dish is roasted red potatoes with rosemary and sea salt, extra crispy please! If you ever get to Florence, Italy, visit La Spada near Piazza Santa Maria Novella and try their potatoes. You can thank me later.
Celebrity/People: I am going to have to copy Krissie on this one and say Rachel Ray as well. While I find her TV show to be annoying at times she really has inspired me to do more cooking and add more variety to what I eat. I LOVE her magazine. I subscribe and save every issue. My lovely mother also bought me a Rachel Ray set of pans. Yes!
Event/Situation/Incident: Concerts. You all know I love them so this should be no surprise! On tap this week: Neko Case/Rufus Wainwright at the Ryman and Dave Matthews Band (x2) at Deer Creek!
TV Shows/Movies: Freaks and Geeks! I love this shows SO much and I am really sad it was only on for one season. I watched it religously during that one season, but sadly it was still canceled :( However, it is out on DVD and I can watch my favorites when ever I want.
Music: Dave Matthews Band will always be dear to my heart, but right now John Mayer is in the lead.
Household Chores: Cleaning the kitchen. I HATE a dirty kitchen. A clean kitchen is really satisfying.
Around the World: That there is so much of it I have yet to see. I love traveling especially to new places (as well as beloved favorites). It's exciting to think about where I will go next.
About Myself: My ability to make others laugh. I love telling people about the weird/crazy/funny things that happen to me everyday. Sadly I am not as good as writing them as I am telling them :(
I tag any one who would also like to do this. If you do, leave me a comment so I can make sure I check out your list! Happy Sunday!
Food: Diet Coke. I know it is technically not a food, but it really does deserve its own category. I also am aware of all of the studies out there saying it actually makes you eat more, blah, blah, blah, blah. But I still love it. In fact there is a picture of me around age 3 or 4 drinking a Diet Coke. So I don't drink it just because it is "diet", I drink it because I actually like it. In fact I just finished one before I started writing this!
Fruit: Pineapple! Yum! However I just like it plain, maybe dipped in a little fruit dip. I don't like it in cakes or other baked goods. I do like it on pizza w/ ham though! I splurge and usually buy the pre-cut kind at the grocery store. Runners up are strawberries and raspberries.
Veggies: Potato. There are so many things you can do with them. My current favorite dish is roasted red potatoes with rosemary and sea salt, extra crispy please! If you ever get to Florence, Italy, visit La Spada near Piazza Santa Maria Novella and try their potatoes. You can thank me later.
Celebrity/People: I am going to have to copy Krissie on this one and say Rachel Ray as well. While I find her TV show to be annoying at times she really has inspired me to do more cooking and add more variety to what I eat. I LOVE her magazine. I subscribe and save every issue. My lovely mother also bought me a Rachel Ray set of pans. Yes!
Event/Situation/Incident: Concerts. You all know I love them so this should be no surprise! On tap this week: Neko Case/Rufus Wainwright at the Ryman and Dave Matthews Band (x2) at Deer Creek!
TV Shows/Movies: Freaks and Geeks! I love this shows SO much and I am really sad it was only on for one season. I watched it religously during that one season, but sadly it was still canceled :( However, it is out on DVD and I can watch my favorites when ever I want.
Music: Dave Matthews Band will always be dear to my heart, but right now John Mayer is in the lead.
Household Chores: Cleaning the kitchen. I HATE a dirty kitchen. A clean kitchen is really satisfying.
Around the World: That there is so much of it I have yet to see. I love traveling especially to new places (as well as beloved favorites). It's exciting to think about where I will go next.
About Myself: My ability to make others laugh. I love telling people about the weird/crazy/funny things that happen to me everyday. Sadly I am not as good as writing them as I am telling them :(
I tag any one who would also like to do this. If you do, leave me a comment so I can make sure I check out your list! Happy Sunday!
Monday, August 06, 2007
Pictures!
Nashville pictures 8.3.04!
Birmingham pictures 8.4.07!
Atlanta pictures 8.5.07!
I have a huge crush on John Mayer if you couldn't tell.
Birmingham pictures 8.4.07!
Atlanta pictures 8.5.07!
I have a huge crush on John Mayer if you couldn't tell.
Collide
I should probably provide some of my newer readers with a little background about myself. I love music plain and simple. I went to my first concert in 1996 and I haven’t looked back. Up until a few months ago I was keeping up two blogs: a weight loss blog and an everyday life blog. The reason for keeping the two blogs separate was I did not want everyone to know about my weight loss efforts who read my regular blog. Now, almost 3.5 years later they are start to mesh into one. So, I am using this space as a place to write about my ups and downs with weight loss AND my life. I realized the two go hand in hand and it is just easier to keep up with one blog.
So some of you have noticed I go to a lot of concerts. This is very true. I love music and will travel to see it. My favorites include Dave Matthews Band and John Mayer. Now since we are all friends I will let you in on a little secret. I have seen Dave Matthews Band 73 times and John Mayer 19. My favorite venues in the Unites states are the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon, the Gorge in George, WA, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO, and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. I wouldn’t really say I have a favorite concert, but I do have quite a few fond memories at concerts including DMB at the Gorge in 02 and at Red Rocks in 05.
I hope to continue to be able to go to concerts. I realize I am very fortunate to have the money to do this, parents who have encouraged me to do what I love and a job that allows me the time to do it.
For those of you wondering, I sort of work in the music business-venue management. I love it. I never set out to work out a venue, but it really is a great job.
I will post more about my Mayer weekend with pictures soon ☺
So some of you have noticed I go to a lot of concerts. This is very true. I love music and will travel to see it. My favorites include Dave Matthews Band and John Mayer. Now since we are all friends I will let you in on a little secret. I have seen Dave Matthews Band 73 times and John Mayer 19. My favorite venues in the Unites states are the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon, the Gorge in George, WA, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO, and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. I wouldn’t really say I have a favorite concert, but I do have quite a few fond memories at concerts including DMB at the Gorge in 02 and at Red Rocks in 05.
I hope to continue to be able to go to concerts. I realize I am very fortunate to have the money to do this, parents who have encouraged me to do what I love and a job that allows me the time to do it.
For those of you wondering, I sort of work in the music business-venue management. I love it. I never set out to work out a venue, but it really is a great job.
I will post more about my Mayer weekend with pictures soon ☺
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