Link Roundup

I am very late with this. But, I wanted pictures of the winning prize(s) before posting links to them. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

1. FLIRT Aprons from Purple Bee Designs


{photo credit: Dan}
Isn't it the cutest thing? I love aprons and have quite a collection of aprons now.


2. Vintage Upcycled Silverplate Spoon Bracelet


{photo credit: Dan}
This is the cutest bracelet ever! And, they are recycled from old silverware! How cool is that? I LOVE wearing this bracelet as it fits me rather well and stays put. In other words, it does not go round and round and round on my wrist which can drive me batty.

{By the way, you can see me wearing it in the picture for the apron too.}

The maker of these things have a variety of upcycled bracelets in her Etsy shop.

This is a very short list as I was busy with life earlier this week. And, I'll be busy with life again next week.

• Organic Vs Conventional Food


• Are you too old to dream?
  

  If your heart still beats, it can still dream.

I hope you all will have a wonderful and blessed weekend!

Wordy Wednesday

Gracie has learned to use her hind leg in place of her missing front leg. I finally was able to capture her via video last weekend as some of my friends wanted to see her in action. I am constantly amazed with my little girl as she does not let a missing leg stop her from doing anything. So, without further ado, here is Gracie:

Link Roundup

You alone are the God for us — because You alone are the God who has been one of us. ~Ann Voskamp

I have won and received a couple prizes; but, I have not taken pictures of them yet. The prizes are something I can wear. I would like to do self-portraits which are tricky. So, I will come up with something and post them next week.

This Friday's Roundup is larger than normal. I did not post any the last two Fridays due to being out and about with life. I shall endeavor to not let this happen again because I know large lists can be overwhelming.

• Ribbon Organizer Crafts; Organizing; Frugal
  I’m going to be doing something similar if I ever get a place to call my own


• Abstract Art Wall Art using Paint Chips


• Make it Nice Christian; Inspirational
  

  Anyone else need to stop muttering, “Must be nice” and instead put their big girl bloomers on and ‘make it nice’ instead?

• And they shall become One Inspirational; Christian; on Marriage


• What Do You Want to See? Inspirational; Christian; Women


• Roasted Peep Smores Food




• Somebody is Going to Hate Your Dream

  The next time someone throws a rock at your dream, I want you to remember one thing.
  
  You’re in great company.

• Make Your Own Postcard Recycling; Frugal
  Using cereal boxes or other package goods


• Tin Can Caddy Tutorial Craft; Organizing
  Another cool crafty organizer. Note: I would make sure that sharp edges do NOT exist before messing around or using tin cans.


• Honestly Christian; Inspirational

  Nothing changed until I made the choice to change. I had to want it, spiritually, physically and mentally. The battle really is in all three areas.

• Somebody Else’s Passion Can’t Fuel Your Dream

  And one of the greatest ways you’re guaranteed to fail eventually is to chase someone else’s dream instead of your own.

  So as you dream, as you work on your thing, honestly ask yourself, “Whose dream is this?”

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
John 3:16

After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.
John 19: 28 - 30

For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him.
1 Thessalonians 5:9-10

Going Weight Watchers® Alone

I decided at the first of the year to restart Weight Watchers^®. I was successful under the old program and maintained my weight for over five years. The one thing I liked about Weight Watchers^® is that it is not really a diet; but, a lifestyle change. The emphasis is on eating right. And, you do it all yourself (with support of course). In other words, no meals are done for you. So, you learn while doing.

When Dan lost his job back in 2009, my life slowly went to Helena Handbasket from there and I fell off the bandwagon. When I talked to Dan about rejoining Weight Watchers^®, he said he would do it with me. It will help tremendously with Dan coming along for the ride.

I started going to the monthly weigh-ins once again. I do not go to the meetings because I am profoundly deaf and miss too much of what is being discussed. However, I wanted the monthly weigh-ins as an accountability tool. I also wanted the new PointsPlus™ membership kit; but, the two times I went (January and February), they did not have them in stock. So, I did not start the “diet” because I did not have the materials I needed to learn about the new system.

After the last monthly weigh-in in February, I just could not put up with the ladies in charge of the meetings anymore. They are the reason why I originally stopped going when I first moved here and tried to continue doing the weigh-ins. These people are rude towards me and ignore the fact that I am profoundly deaf. They will not pay attention to my request to look at me while talking even though I tell them to do this for me. It makes me feel crappy and it is so frustrating. So, I quit.

I am not going to lie. The ladies are so much nicer, friendlier and helpful where I used to live. It’s no wonder why there are not as many Weight Watchers^® meeting places in this city.

Anyway, I decided a few weeks ago that I did not really need the weigh-ins to lose weight on my own. I searched for the PointsPlus™ kits online. I found one on eBay at a bargain. I also found a PointsPlus™ calculator on eBay. They both arrived recently.


I started recording what I have eaten along with their point values this past Monday. I am not stressing over details just yet. I remembered to weigh myself Tuesday morning and put that down in my book too. I was surprised because the last time I weighed myself, I was between 161 and 162 pounds. Tuesday’s weight was 157.2 points. So, I guess I lost a little between then and now. Of course, it helps that I was sick too.

I am barely 5’ 8” and have a small bone frame. All this extra weight on me does not do my body any favors. And, my knees are suffering from the extra poundage. So, I would like to return to about 135 pounds, which means I need to lose 22.2 pounds.

I am starting to read all the materials I obtained to understand the new PointsPlus™ program. The seller of the kit also sent me extra stuff that she no longer wanted. I absolutely love her for sending me those materials. I hope to absorb all that I need to know about the program and really get started on it soon.

A sister-in-law of mine is also doing the Weight Watchers^® PointsPlus™ system. So, I am hoping that I can call upon her should I need help if we (Dan and I) fail to understand something in the materials.

Is anyone else doing Weight Watchers^® or some other program/diet on their own? If so, how are you doing?