Thank a veteran. Enjoy the life they gave you.

Hello all!

I will start things off by saying. Sorry about not blogging for a bit. I have been very distracted by life and a couple very good books--which I will review here at a later date.

Next and most importantly: Tomorrow(technically 30min. from now) will be Memorial Day. It still amazes me how fortunate we are to have such brave and honorable men and women through the years, who were willing to lay down their lives for us. If it weren't for these men and women, I wouldn't be free to blog my thoughts and opinions without restriction. If not for these men and women who knows how many liberties we would be denied. My father and his grandfather were both in the Navy. My grandfather was on duty during WWII and my father was on duty during Vietnam. I am proud to say that I am the daughter/granddaughter of sailors. 

To all the men and women who have served, I thank you.

As for the juicing/getting healthier...well, that has had to go on hiatus. I won't go into too many details but needless to say, produce is not cheap and between semesters kinda sucks financially. So--it looks like in about a week(or so) we can jump back on the juice.(heh) 

I gotta say that I am excited to be doing it again(not for the lack of food and goodies) but because I am hovering still at 161-162lbs and I would be thrilled to get in the 150s. Also, when I eat(drink?) better, I feel like exercising. No, I don't really like to exercise but I love how I feel and how my body responds better and looks more toned. 

Therefore, I will continue with the progress along that vein when we get there.(I will also keep you posted on hubby's progress.)

On to further news, it appears that my Muse is not dead nor has it turned into Patrick Star. I simply needed to kick him in the butt. On a story that I have been ignoring for awhile, I revised my outline and have began adding new key plot and chopping out or changing the extra fat. I was unaware until recently that my story had gained unneeded/unwanted love handles. Just as I have decided to shave off my own personal jiggly fat--so too have I done the same to my heroine. I can't wait to remodel  and finish the story so I can go through and edit the crap out of it.  I have ignored these characters for far too long. (I'll blame the APA research papers for my lack of creativity. Maybe I shall refer to them as vampires from now on.)

Also I plan to call a M.U.S.E.(most under-appreciated super-egos) sometime this summer. It has been months since our group has got together to spark off each other and I can tell that I need that spark to keep my Frankenmuse moving . I don't know when but it shall happen. *scratches head* *shrugs* 

(I think I'll have the avengers be my muse. If nothing else for the eye candy factor. Enjoy...savor. :)

On a final thought. I joined a blog hop (Friday Fireworks) yesterday. It was my first blog hop. I am hoping that I get picked to win the Kindle Fire(which was the carrot they dangled to draw me in) but if I don't win--well, I did have fun. I learned about some new authors, I have seen some books I might like to read and I may win a prize or two from the authors blog. So overall, I think it was worthwhile and I may have to blog hop again. You should give it a try too.

Do you know a Vet? I would love to hear a story about them.

Have you ever blog hopped?

Happy Memorial Day! I hope it is filled with loved ones and happiness(and a lot of yummy picnic food.)