March Weight Loss

Good Morning lovelies, I can't believe it's already the last day of March, it's hard to believe that three months have gone by since the start of the new year. 

I don't really have much to say today, so I'm just going to jump into this months weight loss update!

Diet: 

This month I actually did really well with my diet. I've been focusing on trying to find low-calorie and healthy snacks and I found two that I absolutely love. 

My #1 fave snack is the tropical tie-dye flavored Fruit Roll-Ups, they're only 40 calories each and they're made of real fruit.

My #2 fave snack is the Original Rice Krispy treats, they're only 80 calories, and they make me feel full so I don't feel the need to keep snacking.

I know they probably aren't the best options, but I'm a very picky eater, and they just happen to be low-calorie, so I really don't care.

Exercise:

 I've been sick pretty much all month and I've just been focusing on trying to get better. And because I've been sick I haven't really been exercising. I did start using my 5-pound hand weights again and I've also been trying to get back into a routine of doing squats.

 I was going to sign up this month at the gym, but with me being sick I've been getting short of breath and I think going to the gym like that would be a bad combination!

So did I lose any weight?

Weight Lost This Week:  -7 Pounds

Total Weight Loss:          8 Pounds

Unfortunately I didn't lose any weight this month, I actually gained three pounds. But to be honest I was kind of expecting it. I'm having trouble coming up with the words to explain how I feel, but all I get is blah. That's how I feel, March was just one big blob of blah! 

That's all for today, tomorrow I'm going to be posting some of my favorite Dresses for Spring, and then on Wednesday I'll be posting My Top 10 Authors Whose Book I've Never Read, so don't forget to check back for that!

XoXo,

     Lori 

Weekly Inspiration

March Goals Update

Earlier this month I shared with you some of the goals I hoped to achieve in March, and today I want to update you about them.

Open a savings account with my birthday money.

Finish College Prep American History Part 1.

Start College Prep American History Part 2.

Take my Algebra 1 Part 1 Quarter 1 Exam.

Read 3 Books.

Finish unboxing my bedroom.

Less junk food, and only one soda a week. 

Clean out my closet, and sell or donate old clothes.

Start the search for a new mattress and box spring.

Write 5,000 words for my new novel idea.

I think I did really well this month, I accomplished most of what I wanted to get done. Towards the end of the month I did get sick and so it kept me from finishing some of my goals, but I'll explain that below.

Open a savings account.
The reason I didn't get this accomplished is because I forgot that I have to get my address changed on my ID before I can open an account.

Finish College Prep American History Part 1.
I accomplished most of this, this month, but due to me being sick I wasn't able to finish it. I'm still not feeling to well, but I'm starting to catch up and get back on track.

Take my Algebra 1 Part 1 Quarter 1 Exam .
Honestly I just didn't feel like doing taking my test, so I didn't. I'll get to it, eventually.

Write 5,000 words for my new novel idea.
I actually decided to just keep writing for my original idea, but hopefully I'll get to start on my new idea soon. But I did manage to write a little more than 2,000 words for my original idea.


That's all for today, I can't believe that this month is almost over!
XoXo,
    Lori

5 Words: Week 63

I'm just going to be honest with you I don't have anything to say today, so all I'm going to say is that I hope you have a good weekend.

Here's this week's 5 Words...

Conflagration- An extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

Cupidity- Greed for money or possessions.

Deleterious- Causing harm or damage.

Desiccated- Remove the moisture from (something, esp. food), typically in order to preserve it.

Diaphanous- (esp. of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent.

          Well that's all for this week, don't forget to check back on Sunday for a little bit of inspiration!
                                                                                XoXo,
                                                                                    Lori

School Haul??

I wasn't really sure what to call this post, but since most of the stuff in this post is used for school, I decided School Haul was the best title, for now that is.

Last month I mentioned I was planning on getting a new computer and a new camera, and I did, so I wanted to show them to you.

Obviously I can't use a camera to do my school work, but I do use it for blogging, so that's why I chose to include it.

I was originally planning on ordering a 15.6" Macbook Pro, but I decided to wait till next year to splurge on that. So for now I bought a HP Pavilion TouchSmart Notebook. So far I'm really liking it, and I love the touch screen!

Instead of ordering online, I went to our local Staples store and they setup the computer and added on all of my programs. 

BUT, there was a problem. They gave me the wrong laptop!

Then, when I took it back, I found out that I actually paid $200 more for that laptop than the one I asked for. Unfortunately by then laptop I asked for was no longer on sale, and if I wanted it, then I would have had to of paid and extra $300 to get the one I originally wanted!!!

In the end my mom and I decided that she would take the non-touch screen laptop, and I would get the touch screen till next year when I no longer need it. We didn't get what we anted but ya know shit happens! 

After talking to the manager he apologized for what happened, and gave us a $20 in-store credit. So below is what I got with that $20.

The in-store credit got me 10 notebooks, 2 gold series writing pads, 1 planner pad, 1 pack of Bic pens, and 1 little notepad.  

I also bought an extra 10 notebooks because those are my favorites and I was down to my last one at home.

I also made a trip to the bookstore and I bought these little beauties.

I know I'm a huge dork a Sudoku book and a book about Mythology!

That's all for today, I hope you enjoyed my little story, and of course my dorkiness!

   XoXo,

          Lori 

Book Review: Maureen Child- Baby Bonanza

         Today I will be reviewing 'Baby Bonanza' by Maureen Child, I got this book through iTunes iBooks for free. At this time you can also get this book through the Kindle app for free.

         'Baby Bonanza' is a Harlequin Desire novel, and it is part of the Billionaires and Babies Series. It is 186 pages long, and took me 3 hours to read.

         For a while now I've been trying to stay away from series, because I'm not wanting to get into another series at the moment. Technically 'Baby Bonanaza' is part of the Billionaires and Babies series, but the best thing is that the books are meant to be read as standalone novels, none of them are connected, and there are 42 books all written by different authors.

          Since my e-book version didn't have a blurb, here is one from Amazon that I trimmed down.

     "Twins? The startling revelation that his affair with Jenna Baker had produced two little boys was almost impossible to grasp. Tycoon Nick Falco had never considered himself the settling-down type, yet now that fatherhood has been thrust upon him, he was determined to give his sons his name. But their mother wasn't about to let him back into her life.... at least not without those three little words Nick had never, ever said."

What did I think?     4 STARS

Like: No unnecessary characters and story lines.

Dislike: Nothing.

     I really enjoyed this book, and it's probably the best Harlequin novel I've ever read. Most Harlequin novels are too short, and leave you not knowing the rest of the story, but this book really wrapped up all story lines, and ended perfectly.

     What I liked about this book the most is that there weren't any unnecessary characters or story lines, it stuck to the story, and didn't go off course.

     I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants a quick read.  This is the type of book that once you start the story line hits the ground running, but you won't feel like you missed out on anything. Before this book I'd never read any of Maureen Child's books, but I will definitely be looking into reading more of her books.

      So that's all for today, I hope you like my little review, let me know what you think in the comments. Have you read this book? What did you think? Do you have any recommendations?

             XoXo, 

                    Lori 

Monday Reading

If you watch The Voice then read this about the contracts contestants have to sign! 

I think all schools should do this, it would raise so much money to buy new books and equipment!

If you're and Amazon Associate, make sure you read this!

Need a  Spring Cleaning Checklist? Here's a free printable!

Overlooked European Travel Destinations

XoXo,
      Lori

Weekly Inspiration

Via

    One of the things I hate the most in the world, is when someone tries to make someone else feel bad, by telling them that somebody else in the world has it worse than they do. Someone else is always going to have it worse, but it doesn't mean that other peoples problems aren't serious too.


                                            Goal: Don't invalidate your feelings.

                                                                         

5 Words: Week 62

It is officially Spring, so I'm hoping that little fact has lifted your spirits, and that you enjoy your weekend knowing that warmer weather is on it's way!

Here's this week's 5 Words...

Aspersion- An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.

Buttress- A projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.

Capricious- Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. 

Clemency- Mercy; lenience.

Concomitant- Naturally accompanying or associated.

           Well that's all for this week, don't forget to check back on Sunday for a little bit of inspiration!
                                                                                XOXO,
                                                                                        Lori

Spring Favorites from Nordstrom

It's that time of year again, the weather is starting to warm up, and the snow is melting. It's time to put away those heavy winter coats and bust out your lightweight jackets.

It's Springtime!

You all know that Fall and Winter is my favorite time of year, but I also like Spring. I'm happy for the longer days and warmer weather, I'm just not looking forward to Summer. I know, I know, I'm not like all the other bloggers you follow who can't wait for Summer to get here, but that's just me!

So to get in the mood for the new season I thought today that I would share with you some of my Spring picks from Nordstrom.

1. Leith Triangle Pendant Necklace 

2. SPROUT Watches Diamond Owl Watch. 37mm 

3. Kate Spade New York Stud Earrings 

4. Free People Lace Trim Trapeze Tunic Dress

5. Maggy London Belted Print Chiffon High / Low Dress 

6. Splendid Ribbed Waterfall Cardigan
7. Lush Cage Strap Floral Dress

8. 7 For All Mankind 'The Skinny' Stretch Jeans (Spring Grey)
9. Bobeau Asymmetric Knit Maxi Skirt
10. kensie Faux Leather Inset Leggings
11. SP Black Destroyed Low Rise Skinny Jeans (White)

That's all for today, so let me know what you think in the comments, and don't forget to follow if you haven't already!

XoXo,
         Lori