Pay Attention to the Road

Have you ever seen in a movie where a car crash happens out of nowhere when you're note expecting it? Well that's what happened to Jordan and I last weekend.  The person that hit us was not paying attention to what she was doing and while we were stopped at a red light slammed into us at full speed.  Luckily there were no life threatening injuries but Jordan and I have been pretty sore ever sense.  We went to the doctor about an hour after the accident who said we definitely had whiplash.  We know it could have been much worse and are thankful that it wasn't.  It is however, extremely frustrating on how long it takes for all the insurance issues to work out.  We're hoping this week to be able to get in to see a chiropractor and to get the Element into the shop for repairs.  We figured we needed to post a little info for our family since we've been a little busy this past week.

Move Over Webster & Urban Dictionary

We are finally on the upswing of getting over the strep-throat and sinus infections that invaded our house this past week.  We also discovered this past week that sometimes Jordan and I speak in a lingo all our own.  So here you go Mr. Webster a few words we think you should consider.  The first being "hangry."  Hangry is that attitude/reaction to being hungry and not having eaten yet that makes you suddenly become angry.  Properly used in a sentence it would go something like this, "I know you're hangry but the grilled cheese won't cook itself, so chill out!"  That may or may not have been overheard in our household this week.  Most people experience this with children but in our household we experience this with two grown adults, no shame here.  This led us to discover what has become another well used word..."sangry."  One experiences this when they are sick and tired of putting up with being sick and tired so you become angry.  Properly used in a sentence it would go something like this, "Just because you're sangry doesn't mean you can act all crazy!"  Also possibly overheard at our house this week.

We also have other random words we use as if everyone else around us should understand them.  For example, "zingy."  When travelling and in need of a healthier snack option we stop at a gas station that sells proportioned fresh fruit, crackers, and cheese for around 200 calories.  Unfortunately, if you're not careful the grapes can be a bit zingy.  Zingy is that cross between ripeness and fermented taste that leaves a little zing on your tongue when eaten.  Jordan likes the occasional zingy grape.   I on the other hand only like my grapes ripe or fully fermented, and preferably in a white wine glass.  None of this in between mess...

Letting my hair down...

Some people have seen the new do posted on facebook but for those that haven't I thought I'd post a picture of my new hair do.  Jordan and I also have our new glasses and we keep meaning to post picture for our family to see but that'll have to wait for another day.

Somebody set fire to the rain...err snow.

Here we are at the end of January and no snow.  As someone who works in a public school this is incredibly disappointing.  Teachers look forward to snow days as much as kids look forward to recess.  I'd go so far to say that most of the teachers I know look forward to snow days more than the kids.  It's not just the break from the routine but the excitement and anticipation of hearing those magical words on the radio or television.  Snuggled up with a blanket eating breakfast and then to hear...  "Such and such county/city schools are closed!"  It's an amazing sense of delight that overcomes you!  At this rate I'd take a two hour delay but looking ahead at the 10 day forecast this might be the first winter in years that we've had no snow.  My brother in Afghanistan has seen more snow than we have! Heck he saw more snow in New Mexico than we've seen here this year.  For now I'll continue to wear my pjs inside out and flush ice-cubes down the toilet every night...because according to some of the cutest future-meteorologist that I spend my days with, that's all it really takes.

Creating a Healthy Lifestyle

You may or may not know but Jordan and I spent the last 5 months of 2011 making some healthy lifestyle changes.  As a result Jordan has dropped 70lbs and I have dropped 18lbs by the end of December.  Our goal for ourselves was to maintain our weight through the holidays and then continue our weight loss at the start of the new year.  Jordan's been busy going to the gym and I've gotten back on track with making more meals which Jordan claims has helped his weight loss efforts greatly (I think he just enjoys a home cooked meal).  I had been joining him with his personal trainer when my schedule allowed.  I've got to get back in the gym with him.  I have to admit it is hard when our schedules don't exactly sync but we both do so much better when we're working out together.  The hustle and bustle of the holidays and traveling really threw a kink into our healthy lifestyle efforts. We keep moving forward and that's what is most important.  Of all the things we're doing I'm really struggling with journaling what I eat.  Jordan's had his lapses with it but he's so much better at it than I am.  I'm hoping to really improve my food journaling.   I'll try to share what we're up to as far as fitness and healthy recipes for anyone who may be interested.  I'll also try to be candid about what works and what we struggle with.  Believe me when I tell you, this process is not easy.

In other adventures...

Jordan has joined a work sponsored bowling league so I'm able to enjoy some "me" time on Wednesday nights for the next few weeks.  I have to say it was nice having the house to myself this evening and being able to just relax from a somewhat stressful day.

I've been working on trying to figure out my brother's free time in Afghanistan and the time difference so that we can hopefully skype soon.  It seems his free time isn't always truly free time.  I've received short messages from him periodically so that's been nice to have at least a little bit of communication.  (Jason if you're reading this you need to send us a message about some things you'd like in a care package!)