• http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/
• http://www.makingitlovely.com/
• http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/
• http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/
• http://www.designspongeonline.com/
• http://ohjoy.blogs.com/
• http://www.mixedplateblog.com/
• http://www.younghouselove.com/

• work out
• read
• look at design blogs
• do crossword puzzles
• nap on the couch
• shop by myself

• Aveeno Positively Radiant facial moisturizer
• Remington Wet 2 Straight straightener
• deodorant
• mascara

I don't use very much.

• burger-serving carnie
• cream puff carnie
• educator recruiter
• ice cream scooper
• movie loan shark
• researcher of historical events
• substitute teacher
• tutor & tutor leader; shaper of young minds

• High school teacher
• Architectural historian
• Sports announcer
• Blogger
• Interior designer
• Kickboxing instructor, or the like

• Bake donuts or croissants.
• Become a group fitness instructor.
• Blog for a year.
• Get a contracted, real job.
• Get my car inspected.
• Get my U.S. and world history plans set up and ready to go.
• Go camping for a night.
• Go on an actual, real date.
• Go to the doctor/dentist for yearly checkups.
• Go to the gym 6 times a week. Two hours a day of activity.
• Keep a food journal.
• Keep a written journal. About my feelings, and just about anything else I want.
• Learn something new. Anything.
• Make something I talked about.
• Oh yes, get down to 115.
• Put aside $100/month for a desktop Mac.
• Read a book every two weeks.

A friend of mine actually asked me how I've slimmed down and kept it off so quickly and with such fervor. Here are my tips. They work for me and they're a compilation of health and fitness magazines. Eating tips

• Drink a glass of water every morning when you wake up. Your body's dehydrated from sleeping.
• Eat breakfast within 45 minutes of waking up. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Wake up earlier for it and really enjoy your time. You haven't eaten in at least 6-7 hours.
• Carry a water bottle. No need to waste calories on Gatorade or soda.
• Make a change and do it for 3 weeks; it'll make the change stick. I cut out French fries and I loved those things.
• Eat dessert in small sizes. I love dessert. Mini cupcakes are the best when I'm at...

• put on lotion
• brush my teeth at night
• go to the gym
• go to bed
• not eat sweets
• do I really need that?

• cinnamon rolls
• cupcakes
• magazines
• trash mags
• paper products - journals and such
• fitness mags
• TV, lots of it
• HGTV

• a scrunchy-faced white guy (really typical)
• an extra-tall hot chef
• former weed-dealing new dad
• taken and raunchy
• drug peddling junkie

• Get down to 115 pounds, and maintain.
• Wear a size 3-5.
• Drive a sporty but environmentally friendly car.
• Wear a 2-piece bikini.
• Paddleboard.
• Rollerskate/blade.
• Change my oil.
• Work as a teacher’s assistant.
• Run/bike a 5K.
• Play on an intramural/community team.
• Buy a Mac desktop.
• Visit Portland, Oregon.
• Visit Austin, TX.
• Live in Atlanta, GA.
• Go to the Iowa State Fair.
• Visit Savannah, GA.
• Visit Vietnam.
• Visit Toronto/Quebec.
• Visit Denver.
• Keep a design blog.

• The Pleasure of My Company
• I Was Told There'd Be Cake
• Snoop

Possibly...

• Fat Land: How Americans Became the Fattest People in the World
• Orange County: A Personal History
• Made in America: An Informal History of the English Language in the United States
• A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

Here's a list of things you can do to help me celebrate:

Remember I'm trying to live healthfully and just because it's my birthday doesn't mean I want to break that. Actually, it's an important birthday in which I've kind of "made it" and need your support.

Foods I like

• 1 cupcake from Short Street Cakes - open 12-6 (http://shortstreetcakes.com/)
• sweet pastry like a croissant from Farm & Sparrow - Wednesday 2-6 at Co-op Tailgate at French Broad Co-op
• take me to West End Bakery for coffee (http://www.westendbakery.com/)
• take me to Well-Bred Bakery for coffee and lunch (http://www.well-bredbakery.com/)

YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY FOR ME IF WE GO TOGETHER...

Things to do with me

• come to a class with me! I suggest Wednes...

• pandas
• giraffes
• kangaroos
• fish
• Hello Kitty

• go to the gym
• read
• shop
• do crossword puzzles
• frequent coffee houses
• go online and make lists
• look at design blogs

• California
• Nevada
• Washington, D.C.
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• New York
• Maryland
• Virginia
• Georgia
• Florida
• Connecticut