Nighttime Gnomes

I got to see my man!

2011-09-01T22:28:00.000-04:00

My husband just graduated from BMT in the Air Force! He made honor grad. I am so very proud of him. It was amazing seeing him again and seeing Lilith's reaction to her daddy! She was so happy! I have to say my hubby looks sexy as hell in his uniform! :-) I loved the Airman Run! I missed the actual graduation. I was and still am pretty upset about that. I didn't even get to tap him out not once. I'm not happy about that either. During the graduation Lilith looked like she was going to pass out so I had to get her out of the heat. In the shade she played with another Lily! I wish I had taken a picture of the two of them. They were super cute! At the time I left my purse with the in laws...

My husband is still in Lackland for a couple weeks, then Washington state, last but not least Monterey, CA. In Cali Lil and I will join him! I am started to stress out even more. Stress sucks.

I'll write more later.. waiting on the husband to get on skype!

It's been a long time!

2011-08-20T12:35:00.000-04:00

I can't believe it has been over a month since I have updated. I really need to write on here more often.

Miss Lil has not started walking yet but it looks like she will soon. She is getting into everything! She has been crawling, pulling herself up and walking along furniture since she was 6 months old. She walks by pushing her high chair. She just won't stand or walk on her own. I guess she is just uncomfortable with her balance. If anyone tries to walk with her by holding her hands or fingers she just hops.

Lilith is now 9 months old. She is mostly cranky lately. I think (hope) it is because of a tooth trying to come in. Maybe she just misses her daddy like I do. Speaking of her daddy! We get to see him in less than a week! On Wednesday we are flying down the San Antonio but we don't get to see him until Thursday. I am so excited I feel like I'm going to burst! :-)

I have been trying to do 1,200 cal diet but I really really want some pizza or mexican food.. lol

Well I am off to get ready for the day. My sister and I are going a fun party later this evening.

2011-07-02T01:59:00.001-04:00

My husband left last Tuesday (June 28th) for the Air Force basic training. However we all had to say goodbye on Monday night. I'm still waiting to hear from him. I've never been so excited for a phone call or letter. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it comes soon. I'm looking very forward to the end of August when I actually get to see him. I can't wait to see him and Lilith together again! :-) I'm hoping that I can be in better shape by then.

I found some cute little quotes.

(I really like this one!!!!)

Some photos that my mother in law took before he left.

Huff and Puff

2011-06-18T21:45:00.002-04:00

It has been a while since I updated. I haven't had much success with my weight loss far. A lot of yo yo dieting and stress so far. I'm going to try the whole master cleanse again in July. Hopefully I can go through with it. I'm have the hardest time sticking with a plan. I did join the gym a couple weeks ago. Now all I have to do is find a baby sitter so I can keep it up since the children are aloud in the small town gym.

I have this weight loss tracker. Now I'm at 188lbs. I just weighed myself a little bit ago. This morning I was 186.. and a few days ago I was 182lbs and I've had less to eat since then but gained! Oh well. I'll figure it out.

Here is a weight tracker that I found. I'm gong to try and keep it updated. For my sake's anyways. I really need to get serious about this and stay with it. I've been really thinking about getting back into acting and modeling. The clock is ticking and I'm only getting OLDER..... eekkk. I did work out for a hour at the gym today!

Created by MyFitnessPal - Free Calorie Counter

So much to do! So much money to save! My husband leaves for the Air Force on the 27th of this month. (Technically on the 28th) however I have to dropped him off on Monday the 27th. He will be in basic training until September. Lilith and I will fly or drive to Texas to see him at his graduation. He will then go to Tech Training in Monterey, Ca. Lilith and I will be joining him there after his first 5 weeks when he goes in his phase 2 stage. I have to ship all of our stuff out there, find a house or apartment, drive or fly out there with Lil Munster. If I fly then I will have to ship the car. Right now we are trying to pack up everything that Lil and I won't need until we get out to Cali. Lucky me! I was called to Jury Duty on my husband's last week here and when we are trying pack and spend time together as a family.. AHHHHH really????

Until we meet again...
Christina

Master Cleanse not for me yet.

2011-05-07T16:13:00.000-04:00

Well Today was supposed to be day 3 of my Master Cleanse. I thought long and hard about continuing it until day 10. I decided to stop because of how weak I felt and the lack of energy. I would have loved to complete it but in reality this is not the right time for me. Excuses excuse... here are mine. I was not even doing it right. I was making it right but I was not even drinking what I needed to. I would either be too busy taking care of my 5 month old daughter or just caught up in something else. This made me very weak. I was not getting enough sleep making me even more weak. I was getting pretty fussy along with Lilith and I didn't want that. So next time I try the Master Cleanse will be when Lilith is a little older and I prepare for it better. Day 1 when I did drink it correctly (sorta I ended up wasting the last glass) I felt just fine.

Day 1 of the Master Cleanse

2011-05-05T16:25:00.001-04:00

These videos are from earlier this afternoon. I'm having my first glass of my Master Cleanse right now. I probably add more cayenne pepper than most people. I'm feeling pretty good right now. I'm not low on energy. I did a little lower back exercises and the shake weight.... yes the shake weight.. hahaha. I did sleep in for a lot of time today. Thank you to my husband for getting up with the baby and letting me sleep a couple more hours! I know in the video that I said I might do the Salt Water Flush every other day. I may try it again tomorrow and do it every day. Not for sure yet.

Ease In: Day 1

2011-05-02T18:52:00.000-04:00

So I started my Day 1 of the ease in process for the Master Cleanse. Today I get to eat fruit and vegetables. I can drink juice and water. I weighed in at 185lbs this morning and I will check my weight again on Thursday when I start the actual cleanse.

Why is it whenever I know I can't have something is when I want it. The temptation is hard when my house as so many goodies. Like earlier my sister was eating a smores in right in front of me...

2011-04-25T19:22:00.000-04:00

Today we were planning on going to the beach. It is too windy so it wouldn't be a good idea to take Lilith. I'm a bit sad about it since we actually didn't go to beach as I had planned. It was nice to relax though.

Tomorrow we are planning to go into the city (Los Angeles) with LaNeah. I'm hoping to stop in Zap Tattoos ( http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zap-Tattoos-on-Melrose/214788038534927 ) to see a friend. Kayci and I wanted to get a tattoo but it doesn't look like we will be able to this time around. Kayci also wants to see the Bodhi Tree. It should be fun day as long as Lilith isn't in a bad mood.

I have so many projects that I need to get moving. As soon as I get home there is so much I have to do. I really hope I have energy during my Master Cleanse.. ekkk I'm so back and forth on if I want to go completely vegan afterwards. I do however HAVE to give up dairy and gluten for my health sake. ( I have an intolerance to both.)

This trip as been a blast. I met so many amazing people while I've been here. It is sad that the visit is coming to an end but I am very much looking forward to seeing my husband on Wednesday night!

Lilith on the go!

Lilith Moon dances!

2011-04-24T13:01:00.000-04:00

Lilith dancing featuring Willie!!!!

Supposed to be Day 4

2011-04-16T20:09:00.000-04:00

Day 3 of the Clay Cleanse

2011-04-15T21:43:00.000-04:00

Day 2 of Clay Cleanse

2011-04-15T00:24:00.001-04:00

Supper!!!

2011-04-14T22:28:00.001-04:00

Mine is the Green Machine Juice (fruit and veggies mix) along with the colon cleanse, and clay.

Kayci's is Blue Machine Juice (blueberries) and all the other goodies that mine has.

After lunch Kayci, Tara, and I had a few raw almonds.

Kisses for mommy!

2011-04-14T19:23:00.000-04:00

Lilith loves giving kisses!!!!

Lunch

2011-04-14T18:42:00.000-04:00

Pomegranate Juice, Colon Cleanse, and Clay! Yum..

Breakfast

2011-04-14T18:40:00.000-04:00

Mango Colon Cleanse and Clay drink

Day 1 of Clay Cleanse

2011-04-13T21:19:00.000-04:00

Listening to the Ocean's waves

2011-04-13T21:05:00.002-04:00

We arrived in Los Angeles yesterday at 10:25am (PST) My friend Willie picked my sister Kayci, my daughter Lilith, and I up from the airport and we headed to Malibu! Luckily Mercury retrograde was nice to us. There were no delays, gate changes, or lost bags! Lilith did so good for being a 5 month old baby flying across the country for the first time ever. Her first flight ever. We had a lay over in Chicago. It was only an hour long. She did so good. Lil didn't fuss one bit. I did the whole feeding during take off and everything. During the flight to Chicago I was aloud to bring her car seat on because it wasn't a very full flight. The flight to LAX was sold out so I had to hold her on my lap. She did so well especially for a 4 1/2 hour long flight. The only time she fussed was when she was really tired and didn't want to fall asleep. She also cried when she was hungry. Lilith is such a good baby and I'm so proud of her!

We are now at my dear friend Tara's (Momma Mystic) and having a blast. Last night we attended Tara's psychic teen class.. I miss them so much. She hosts the class every Tuesday evening. A group of young inspiring mystics gather around the table and practice our craft. We start off every class interpreting each other's tarot card. We follow it up with what ever activity we have planned. It ranges anywhere from learning to play an instrument from Australia called the didgereedoo (not sure on spelling) to hypnosis and face reading.

Today 4 of us (Tara, Willie, Kayci, and I) started a cleanse that involves clay, juice, colon cleaner powder and some super food pills. We are cleansing for 7 days and I'm so excited to see and feel the results.

Off to look at astrological charts!

Christina

Retrogrades

2011-04-09T17:43:00.002-04:00

Here is something on Pluto retrogrades

Pluto Retrograde 2011

✭ PLUTO TURNS RETROGRADE – APRIL 9 through SEPTEMBER 16 2011 ✭
In the natal chart, Pluto tends to operate even more Plutonian when it is retrograde. It is far more intense, it possesses a higher degree of concentration and it, therefore, gives greater insights into the subconscious. Because of this intensity, the individual can see much more than normally possible and it is easy to become suspicious of the motives of others. The powers of regeneration are far greater when retrograde. People with a natal retrograde Pluto have a tremendous ability to overcome major illnesses that might otherwise cause permanent disability. Remember, retrograde motion is always directed toward inner activity such as the psyche or psychological patterns that affect the physical body. Direct motion, on the other hand, is directed towards external circumstances.
Under any Pluto transit, we feel pressured to eliminate and release the old, outworn, outdated and obsolete in our lives. When Pluto is transiting retrograde, we are urged to let go of attitudes, thinking or communication patterns, security drives, rigid emotions; a time to undergo an internal form of house cleaning. It is a good time to research into our own Souls in order to determine exactly what we do or do not need. Because Pluto retrograde imparts an intense power for investigation, we should use this time to assess what reoccurring patterns in our lives make us feel out of control, where and why do we continually give our power away, and under what circumstances do we react so defensively that we elicit attacks from others. Pluto retrograde marks a time wherein we should seek to gain greater control over our personal life; Pluto direct is better for gaining control over professional and financial areas. My most frequent observation of Pluto retrograde is that many people do seek some form of regenerative activity. I have seen people undertake a series of internal cleansings, detoxifying diets, Eastern disciplines that put them in touch with the inner self and even intense psychological reforms.
CRITICAL DATES in 2011:
PLUTO-MARS: AUGUST 10-11 – Pluto- Mars be intense and even obsessive mentally. When afflicted, we are urged to resist external pressure, control or manipulation by others. Do not act under pressure.
PLUTO-VENUS: April 26-27; July 8; September 18 – This indicates a need to change attitudes in relating. Money and relating can become complicated.
PLUTO-MERCURY: JUNE 19; September 28 – Do not say something you will regret.

Source: http://www.lynnkoiner.com/astrology-articles/pluto-retrograde

Here are some more info on retrogrades: http://www.skyviewzone.com/astrology/retrogradeplanets.htm

Christina

Lilith dances to Lady Gaga

2011-04-09T17:42:00.002-04:00

Lady Gaga: Boys Boys Boys ft: Christina, Kayci, and the mega star: LILITH MOON!!!

I think Lilith was just one or two months old when we made this video. As you can tell we don't really know the lyrics to the song very well.

Christina

One messy eater!!!

2011-04-09T17:41:00.004-04:00

Lil's eyes look brown but they are blue.

Christina

April Showers

2011-04-09T17:19:00.001-04:00

Why is it when we plan to do things on a certain day the weather has to disagree? Oh well I got all of my work done for the day on my friend's blog www.urbanmystic.org. I'm super happy about that. Now I have to look into the Pluto retrograde and see what can of trouble is brewing since it is mixed with this tough Mercury retrograde. I'm really hoping these planetary alignments give me a get out of jail free card during my flights and trip.

Tomorrow will be all about getting things for my LA/Malibu trip and packing it all up. I'm really stressed out about the whole packing part actually. I have never had to fly anywhere with a baby (then again I never really did again with a baby before Lilith). I have to whole give her bottle during take off and landing down! How am going to pack her water and make sure there is enough formula and diapers. I know you can go out and buy all that stuff.. however I will not have a car while I'm out there. My husband isn't going to be on this trip either. Which is a bummer in itself. I have nothing ready. I still have to dye my sister's hair. She just dyed mine on Thursday! It was just the roots nothing fancy.

My dad's cat (well more so everyone's) Myra gave birth to two little black kittens today! They are super cute. I can't wait until we can hold and play with them. For now they are just snuggling with their momma.

The other day my sisters, Lilith, and I went to the mall! Here is a couple pictures from that day! :-)

Christina

listening to Nox Arcana

Pictures of my amazing daughter Lilith!

2011-04-06T17:50:00.000-04:00

Lilith's Nana took these pictures on Sunday April 2nd. Lil Munster is a week under 5 months.

Mercury! Mercury! Mercury!

2011-04-06T17:44:00.000-04:00

Mercury just went into retrograde on the 30th of March. It is in Aries and a pain in the neck. This retrograde is kicking my butt. I can't recall any other retrograde making me this annoyed. My dealing with it actually started on the new moon April 2nd. We had 6 planets in Aries. Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus. Not only do we have all of those planets in Aries with Mercury in retrograde, we have Pluto squaring all of them and Saturn is at opposition with the Sun and Moon. Talk about an intense time.

I have been so forgetful and not being able to speak clearly. I lost my phone in the mall and had to retrace my steps to find it. Luckily I did find it. JC Penny in the shoe section. My sister and I were trying on the Shape Ups by Skechers when I laid it down. The same day in Wal-Mart I left some personal items in the family bathroom after changing my daughter's diaper. Again lucky! Since it was almost midnight no one else had went in there.

Monday I had ordered contact lens online (www.contactlensking.com) and purchased them with 2 day shipping to make sure I had them before I left for my trip to Socal (Tuesday, April 12th) Before they can ship my contacts they must check with my doctor first and have them approved. The lady at the doctor's office has sent a fax back giving an ok but circle that my prescription had expired. I just had an exam in March of this year. First I called Contact Lens King. They told be about it being expired. I called the doctor office, the lady said she put ok. I asked her to send a fax telling them that it was. I gave her the number. She called me back saying the number did not work. I called Contact Lens King to tell them. The lady there said that it was funny since they had been getting faxes all day. So I asked CLK to fax the office. After that was fixed I later received an email saying that my credit card had been denied. I called CLK one more time to find out it was the wrong billing address. Finally worked all of that out.

Today: I took my sister Kayci (http://neonramblings.blogspot.com/) to work. She told me her start time was at 2pm. We got there she checked in and she was an hour early. My husband then calls me saying he forget that he had a meeting with Air Force people and had to be there at 3pm. It was 2:22pm I was 15 mins or so away and the meeting was about 45 to a hour away. I was speeding home (don't do it) and end up behind not one, not two, but three cops. At home I had to pay the internet bill. Something that should have taken 5 minutes took a hour and a half. Their internet payment was not working. My account number couldn't be found and I kept losing service. Finally after a good roars and tears I talked to a person that was actually able to help me and hear me as Lilith screamed in the background.

As much as I'd love to talk (and rant) some more I have a ton of work to do. Check out my friends blog www.urbanmystic.org

First they're sour...

2011-03-22T00:58:00.000-04:00

It has been a rough week. My daughter has been extremely fussy. She has had a low grade fever, gas, and teething. I'm not sure what else. When she isn't upset, she is all smiles and giggles. That has to be the best part of my day. I can't wait until she is able to entertain herself more though. It will definitely make it a lot easier to get things done. I've been trying to work on my friend's website to get it all set up. I'd like to make it look really nice but when I set a background it looks different on my macbook and my husband's desktop.

Check out her site! Urban Mystic. I'm still working on it. So bare with me. I'm trying to make it look more professional. I still have to do the banner and add new music.

Have you ever felt like nothing is going right? That is how my last couple weeks have felt. It doesn't help that Mercury is going into retrograde really soon. In less than 3 months my husband and I have wrecked a car (due to bad weather). My husband's computer crashed. My husband's playstation 3 stopped working. I ripped my last pair of contact lens. That is just some of the things. This is my blog so I'm aloud to vent.

Well time to prepare my daughter's bottles and enjoy this delicious homemade smoothie that my sister just whipped up!

C

First Blog

2011-03-14T13:23:00.000-04:00

So this is my first blog.... What do I write about? How do I introduce myself to the blogging world? I have no idea. So I'm just going to ramble.

I'm super tired but it's my fault. My 4 month daughter Lilith went to bed at midnight and slept until 6am. I didn't get to sleep until 4am. My husband actually feed her and changed her diaper. I love it the help but I just wish I could sleep during the time he is taking care of her. I just always wake up with her. I don't fall asleep easily. She then woke up at 9am. It was my turn!

Lilith had a low grade fever yesterday and she is teething. I've never been around babies that much before I had her. So everything is new. I freak out about the tiniest things. I'm a worrier for sure. So yesterday was pretty hard she was screaming for a good amount of time during our visit to her nana's and papa's. Her Daddy's side. We are living with my dad until my husband gets based somewhere for the Air Force. He still has to do the basic training. He leaves in a little under a couple of months.

The pepper is missing. I have to go look for it. My awesome sister is making egg and cheese sandwiches!