First Quarter of 2009 Update

2009 started like yesterday didn't it? I can't believe it is March already! Seriously it's so scary how fast time goes by. I wanted to do quarterly updates to keep myself accountable to the many resolutions I made. I started doing Jazzerise with my mom and her friend, Sharon, in February. Mom and I attempt to do two classes a week. It is a really fun workout but it is a HUGE workout. I am the youngest person in the class and all the other women can totally kick my butt! I'm working on it though! I have also been dieting since February but I really don't wanna talk about that. I have been stuck at the same STUPID weight for a month at least! At first I thought that the scale was broke but no it's not. Apparently my weight loss gene is broke instead. :( Still dieting and jazzing it out! I also have been reading much more. I have successfully finished the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich, the Twilight series by Stephenine Meyer, and I am currently reading Bridget Jones' Diary by Helen Fielding. I would recommend all these books to anyone especially Bridget Jones and Stephanie Plum if anyone needs a good laugh!

I am actively looking for a new job as well! I have an excellent resume and I am a great interviewee! :) If anyone knows of a great place looking to make a great addition to their team, please let me know! Also please keep me in mind if you or someone else you know needs any interior design work. Big or small problems or questions, I can do it all! :) I have interviewed at a few places but for one reason or another could not take the position. Obviously with my anxiety issues these are HUGE steps! So that is a blessing.

I have really enjoyed writing on my blog and I look forward to continuing documenting my life and having fun writing. I hope all of you who read this have just as much fun as I do writing it.

Blessed but stressed,
Larisa

Couple of Quick Blog Updates

Just a couple quick announcements before I write today's blog. Or in other words I have some explaining to do.

Please remember to vote in my blog poll each week for a topic you would like me to write about. I will write one blogger poll winner topic each week. Just something kinda fun to get you guys out there involved. I thought it was cool so just passing it on.

Also, if you have just started reading my blog or wish to see my past blog entries, just go to the bottom of the page and you will see folders of archived blogs. The main page only allows 7 blog entries and the archives are divided into months.

Also, thanks for the great ideas for topics to write about. I also took it upon myself since it is my blog to find LOTS of journaling prompts and creative writing exercises available on the web to make an inspiration guide for me.

As always, I truly appreciate all the love, support, encouragement, e-mails, comments, phone calls, etc from all of you out there. I think that this has been helping me creatively and also helping me with my anxiety. I plan on tackling a lot of my issues in blogs to come but I am still working on my courage to be that open and honest. All of you guys keep me going and hold me accountable to what I say and what I do. Thanks so much and please keep reading!

Thanks so much,
Larisa

YEAH! I figured it out!

SWEET!

I finally figured out how to put my photos on here!

Check out my slideshow on the side of my blog!

Also I have pictures on Flickr with descriptions and such.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joshandlarisacrawley/

Maybe one day I will find a better solution to this but for right now if you would like to see some photos from my life and my adorable puppies please use the above link.

Also please check out the bottom of the blog: the section called Larisa's Life Lyrics. If you click on the song you will be able to hear it while you check out my blog. These are some of my favorites songs by some of my favorite artists.

Proudly,
Larisa