Week 8: If I Could Have One Superpower

If I could have a superpower, it would be like that of Mary Poppins.
   -really quick side note- This is my all time favorite movie

Do you remember in the movie where she tidies up the children's room by the snap of her finger? Well, if I could snap my fingers to wash, dry, fold, and put away laundry, that would be amazing! If the house would be spotless by just the snap of my fingers, that would be even more amazing. If errands could be done (such as grocery shopping) with just the snap of my finger, I'd be in heaven.

I think you get the picture. If the little mundane, but somewhat important, tasks of the day could be completed with a simple snap, I'd have more time to spend with my children, my husband, my friends.

So you could say that perhaps this superpower was a little selfish, but overall, the desire is to have more time to invest in relationships and people that are important in my life.

Week 7: If I Could Turn Back Time

When saw this week's topic, here is the first thing that came to my mind:

Don't deny that you love that song too!

If I could turn back time, I would:

Tell my young self that it doesn't matter what others think of you. Be YOU! Not everyone is going to like you, but live your life as the good, caring, compassionate, kind, loving, giving, person. Stay true to who you are and not live a camilion life.
     This would have saved me from several bad relationships and bad choices.

If you could turn back time, would you change anything? What?

Posted Calories (helpful or not)

Chick-Fil-A now posts their calories on the menu. My question for you is, does this affect your choice in ordering?

There are times when I just want to be bad.....and eat fries, deep fried chicken with melted cheese on top, and a Dr. Pepper to wash it all down.  However, when I look at the calorie information this makes me wonder if water and grapefruit really look that appealing for dinner that evening, since the calories are more than half of my daily intake.

So my question for you is (please click on the comment link below): Would you still choose this

Or this?

Week 6: If I Could Be Anything In The World...

Finally caught up!

I would be a Registered Dietitian and have my own practice. I would consult those with eating disorders, whether it was obesity, or anorexia/bulimia, and those who have special dietary needs (such as gluten/casein intolerance). After consultation I would accompany them to the store and then to their home where I would teach them how to prepare the food. I'm all about "hands on", rather than, "here is a list you are on your own". 

Since high school I have always been interested in business. In fact, I have only worked in the banking and financial industry. I have always felt that business was 'safe' for me. However, this past year I have discovered my true passion. 

Technically it has been a passion of mine since 2007. When we left Montana, I was overweight and the heaviest I had ever been in my entire life. I was always a pretty tiny thing, but after having my daughter and turning 25 my metabolism didn't want to work the way it use to. I HAD TO exercise??!!! WHAT?! I was only use to eating whatever I wanted whenever I wanted. I also had a very poor and deadly idea that if I wanted to loose weight I just would not eat. I battled anorexia for a very long time as a young child and into my adulthood (that's another blog post). 

So....after moving to Washington, I decided the time was right for a fresh start. I began working out and lost weight (40 lbs) all on my own! The journey continued as I started to learn more about healthy foods, organic foods, etc. while living in one of the best places to do that in. 

Then we moved here, to Georgia. Upon finding out the our son was high functioning autistic and casein intolerant, I discovered how difficult it is to afford, find, and cook for a child with a food intolerance. However, the benefits outweigh any cost or challenge in my book. We saw an amazing change in our son and how it improved his daily life. 

So after that long story, you now know what I would love to be and why. Today I am currently in the process of attaining a degree from a university that does not offer a Nutrition program via online. However, I am hopeful that God will direct us toward an area where I can reach my dreams of becoming a RD next year. 

Week 5: If I were to win the LOTTERY - 5 things I would buy

If I did gamble - played the lottery - and somehow lucky enough to win - here is what I'd buy.

1. My dream home - I love anything rustic and woodsy. So my dream home would look like this, but on a lake.

2. Dream Vacation(s) - I'd love to travel around Europe and then take a cruise and visit Tahiti and other foreign lands

3. Do a little shopping - of course. What woman wouldn't shop

4. Share the dough with my family

5. Save the rest

Week 4: My Biggest Weakness

My BIGGEST weakness is: CONTROL!

This is an issue I have been working on for years. No one wants to "air" their weaknesses for all to see, however, I'm going to be completely honest with you today - and just for today (I'm kidding).

As a "type A" person I love to have consistency, neatness, perfection and what I've concluded is that all boils down to needing to have control over everything.

So there you have it! I'm a work in progress

Week 3: My Life 5 Years From Now

In 5 years:

Christian will be 16

Ashlee will be 13

Rande and I will be married for almost 17 years 

Who knows where we will be living 

I will be working again and hopefully have my masters and bachelors degree