Oxymoron

So....do any of you watch "Biggest Loser???" I have found that when I watch it, I just feel so thrilled to see the weight loss, despite all of the drama and issues that may happen amongst the contestants. Because I myself was a huge mama at one point (on the mission, my comps can testify to this!!!), I have known what it was like to finally lose the weight that was bearing me down....

As I was watching the show last night, thinking about all their calories burned and watching them sweat away on the treadmills, I was stuffing my mouth of sour cream 'n onion potato chips, Chex Truffle Mix and a huge tangy taffy to top it off. This was of course after a big dinner. What the heck! Why do I watch this program if I am going to indulge myself with such junk! ha! Oh well, I was enjoying the calories going into my body while everyone on tv was exposing of calories. I figured in my own way, by putting my hand into the bag and up to my mouth, that could count as a form of exercise, right?

Next week I will have to munch on some of my favorite pringles....good thing I am teaching my kickboxing class tomorrow morning and will have to do a few extra sit ups to make it up!

Juarez Temple

We made it the Juarez Mexico Temple last week....yup, crossed the border and headed on over. Ironically, it was much easier to attend this special event than it was for me living in AZ....where the commute to Mesa was 1.5 hours one way...looking at an easy 5-6 hours (if you shove a quick bit to eat inbetween freeways) of a trip.

We went with some friends who have been numerous times and knew the side roads to take to get to the temple quickly. We crossed the border in about 25 minutes and the temple was minutes away from there....We will be going again tomorrow (go figure, we don't go for 4 months and then we got twice in one!) and hopefully we can find it again as easily.

I especially enjoyed it b/c we were able to do the session in Spanish. I hadn't attended a session in Spanish since my mission days, 5 years ago...so everything had so much more meaning for me. I actually paid more attention as I translated things in my head and looked at all the sweet Mexicans around me. Forget the end part, I was a mess and couldn't say anything correctly! Whichever is the dominant language for that session, by members attending, is the one that will be given. The Lord saw it fit to put a temple in Mexico b/c He knew that members could more easily cross the border to Mexico, than to ask the Mexicans to cross over to the USA.

We finished off our lovely evening with a VIP Movie Pass to a cinema in Juarez where they have recliner chairs, waiters to deliver your food and sushi if wanted inside the movie theatre. Talk about service! Of course for the same price, if not less, than a ticket here in TX.

I am loving El Paso...the simple and non-congested streets and the common everyday things to do (visit the parks, story times, shopping, etc)...I can't wait to finally move into my home too!

New Obsession

Well, let me just say that I miss having internet around! It seems like forever since I have posted and I appreciate all of the warm thoughts and special messages sent about my last blog. The boys are well and the Parks and Recreation are going to be controlling the situation now.

I have 10 minutes until I am going to a bookclub event (only once a month but for sure a reason to get out and socialize a bit! I just brought Jared some dinner here at work, thus I am using his computer and I can hear my boys SCREAMING in the children's room here...not very professional! I better make this quick...)

Just needed to say that I joined the band wagon of obsessors over the new book, "Twighlight" by Stephanie Meyers. I am not a science fiction guru by any means, but the style and fluency with which she writes was truly amazing. I devoured the book in three days...did I mention that it was 500 pages long? I neglected my housework and children, going to bed by midnight and could only focus my energies on the book! I love reading those kinds of books! I couldn't sleep thinking about handsome Edward and even thought about if vampires really do exist? I can't wait to sit down and read more about the author and her upcoming movie and new books!
hoo-ray!

For those of you who want a good book..check it out...I am on hold at the library for the sequel. I will need something to read while Jared continues to work 6 days a week, usually from 9am-10pm....so, please let me know some of your favorite books out there and if any of you are fellow Edward groupie fans!