Hey ya'll.
I'm sorry, I haven't been blogging much because I have been doing A TON of other things; which is nice!
I have been working my BUTT off, literally, in the gym with my trainer, "The Surgeon", Luis Guzman.He is kicking my butt, I worked out with him twice already this week and thought I was going to cry when I woke up this morning. But, I am 8 lbs down, according to my scale @ home :) , and I got plenty more to go. I believe I can hit roughly 50 lbs by next year, and that is my goal.
I started studying this weekend for the Driver's Test... a lot more to come on that...but that is it for now.
I believe I have narrowed my search down for the MBA program for next year. I am leaning towards NC State and Kaplan. I am not sure which one and I have plenty of time to decided; but, I'm a planner and want to get things done ASAP.
Work is going really well. I made some awesome connections at the Pro-Start competition in South Carolina on Monday. Roughly 20 connections to be exact. I will be e-mailing them and hopefully visiting their schools come March to speak with their students. We are in the hiring process for another Admissions Representative; very excited to get someone in here to train and learn the TCA Culture. Other than that, I am focusing on getting things ready for March when we can start speaking to students and getting them enrolled for August. I think it is going to be insane and already the interest is strong. SPREAD THE WORD about The Chef's Academy!
I was very SAD, MAD, FRUSTRATED, AND DISHEARTENED today to hear about the Taco Bell crisis. All I have to say is RIP Taco Bell. I probably won't be visiting you much any more. (Plus, Luis wouldn't like me to eat that stuff anyway). This also brought me to think this morning how much I need to stop eating meats, and focus on Fish and Chicken and maybe some Turkey meat. I am going to watch Food, Inc. soon and maybe I will just become a vegetarian. Lol. The Farmer's Markets around here are AMAZING and would be easy for me to do.
Tina is coming Friday-Sunday to visit. I am so excited to see her. I can't wait till her and Katie move here so we can tear up Raleigh. Hopefully this weekend we can go explore and find some more places. I am in the love with The Flying Saucer (beer menu is huge, check out their website). But, I want to try some new places. I found this place called The Cherry Bomb, which has a great selection of beers, food, etc. I also want to check out Lilly's (amazing Pizza...or so I hear), and maybe check out Durham this week. Lots to do, and I am enjoying myself very much.
Keep in touch, and I will be posting again sometime this week. XOXO
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Going Back to School
Hello everyone!
How are we doing today?
I am getting more and more settled here in Raleigh. I haven't used my GPS in two days; which I think is a big deal for me. I am also cooking dinner myself, which is a HUGE step. Last night I made chicken breast on my George Foreman machine, sauteed mushrooms, brussel sprouts soaked in olive oil and lemon juice and small red potatoes baked with a little of salt and pepper. I have been eating so well and really seeing results. The gym has been my best friend and so has HEALTHY food. I have lost 1 lb. per day, so I am down 4 lbs as of today; which is very exciting. Workouts are going well. I am glad I am so focused on this now and I can't wait to see more results.
Today, I have been really focused on getting things done here at TCA 2, which is going great and I have been looking into some MBA programs. I am planning on going back to school in Jan. of 2012 or Aug. of 2012 and studying Business Administration. I have found some great programs, but also some very expensive programs. I need to suck it up and realize I will be taking out more loans and it will be all worth it in the long run; but, it isn't the best feeling thinking about getting yourself in more debt. But, I am ready to commit and actually really ready to begin classes. It makes me laugh. I remember my senior year of high school, I couldn't wait to be done with college and now I am itching to go back to school again. It is an exciting feeling and I know I will be making myself so much more marketable. I think it excites me so much when my students make a commitment to go to school because deep down inside I am ready to make that commitment again to make myself better in the long run. It is a great investment in my future and I couldn't be happier about starting these steps. With that said, I have to start studying for the GMAT test to get into the MBA programs. Lots of work to do!
I also need to start studying for the driving test here in NC. If you all know me, you know I am SCARED to do that because, I didn't have the best of luck in high school doing that before. But, I can do it!
Just wanted to blog real quick to keep in touch. I should be blogging again tomorrow. Thanks for those who are starting to follow me, I appreciate it. Hopefully more will follow soon. Have a great day! :)
How are we doing today?
I am getting more and more settled here in Raleigh. I haven't used my GPS in two days; which I think is a big deal for me. I am also cooking dinner myself, which is a HUGE step. Last night I made chicken breast on my George Foreman machine, sauteed mushrooms, brussel sprouts soaked in olive oil and lemon juice and small red potatoes baked with a little of salt and pepper. I have been eating so well and really seeing results. The gym has been my best friend and so has HEALTHY food. I have lost 1 lb. per day, so I am down 4 lbs as of today; which is very exciting. Workouts are going well. I am glad I am so focused on this now and I can't wait to see more results.
Today, I have been really focused on getting things done here at TCA 2, which is going great and I have been looking into some MBA programs. I am planning on going back to school in Jan. of 2012 or Aug. of 2012 and studying Business Administration. I have found some great programs, but also some very expensive programs. I need to suck it up and realize I will be taking out more loans and it will be all worth it in the long run; but, it isn't the best feeling thinking about getting yourself in more debt. But, I am ready to commit and actually really ready to begin classes. It makes me laugh. I remember my senior year of high school, I couldn't wait to be done with college and now I am itching to go back to school again. It is an exciting feeling and I know I will be making myself so much more marketable. I think it excites me so much when my students make a commitment to go to school because deep down inside I am ready to make that commitment again to make myself better in the long run. It is a great investment in my future and I couldn't be happier about starting these steps. With that said, I have to start studying for the GMAT test to get into the MBA programs. Lots of work to do!
I also need to start studying for the driving test here in NC. If you all know me, you know I am SCARED to do that because, I didn't have the best of luck in high school doing that before. But, I can do it!
Just wanted to blog real quick to keep in touch. I should be blogging again tomorrow. Thanks for those who are starting to follow me, I appreciate it. Hopefully more will follow soon. Have a great day! :)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Welcome to Blogger!
Welcome to Blogger!
I am so excited to finally be blogging. There is so much going on with The Chef's Academy in North Carolina and getting settled into things; I think it is nice to be able to write it all down and share it with those who can not be here with me. So, just for a preface to what my blog will be able; work, working out, work, working out, etc. Haha, get the point? Because that is pretty much all I do at this point. Oh and some good times with Chip.
So, I recently moved to Raleigh, North Carolina where it is currently 56 degrees, sunny, and beautiful. So much has happened already in the past week and a half I have been here. Where do I start?
Well, moving down here I had a few minor "bumps" in the road, you might say. I rented a container to take ALL my stuff to North Carolina and the container was a day late. Needless to say, I slept on an air mattress for an evening in my EMPTY apartment. But, the next morning, after getting my U-Verse installed at the apartment, my container finally came. So, we unpacked it and relaxed! My sister wanted to go to the Flying Saucer that evening and everyone was on board. The Flying Saucer is a GREAT place in North Carolina to get a beer; their menu is insane and so BIG! So, Mom, Dad, Tina, Katie and I went to the Flying Saucer, ate dinner, had a few drinks and were ready to go. Long story short, Katie, Tina and I walked out to find a lock on my left front tire. WTF! Well, we were parked in a "honor lot" and we put the money in the box; but, we put it in the wrong slot. So, after some cussing and shaking and talking to the cops; the parking men came around and unlocked our tire, after paying $50.00. Could anything else go wrong in my first few days?! YES! Tuesday was an ice storm here and they shut down the whole city as a "state of emergency". So, I got the day off of work, which I greatly enjoyed. But, on Wednesday it was still icy. So, I'm driving along on the way to work and all of a sudden I hit a HUGE "puddle" of black ice and fish tailed into the side wall of a bridge. So, I am shaking, freaking out, and didn't know what to do. I drove my car off the side of the road and noticed the ONLY damage I had done to the car was crack the rim. I was going 45 MPH and could have seriously gotten hurt and damaged the car. So, I bought a new rim today for $80.00 and I would say that's a good deal for how badly I hit that wall. So, that was my string of bad luck in NC so far; and I know it is over. :)
The Chef's Academy is going well so far. As of right now, I am just trying to get everything prepared for when I can start talking to students. So, I have been working pretty hard the last week contacting local county high schools to get the word out about what our school will be about and when we can start scheduling appointments. Response so far has been great. I have also been trying to check out the local restaurant scene and make stronger connections for jobs for future students and/or places to find people who might be looking into coming to school. Chef Bane and I are going to South Carolina next Monday to start making connections at the Pro-Start competition; which I think will be a great connection to make early in this process.
Chip is adjusting well. He was a little freaked out the first few days because he didn't know where he was; but, he is getting more and more adjusted to our new home. He is my little buddy, I am here by myself and I really do not know what I would do without him. I promise, I won't turn into that crazy dog lady; but, he is a good boy to have around.
I start personal training this week as well. I completely let myself go in Indianapolis, and I figured this is something I can focus on while I am here alone and getting settled. My trainer's name is Luis and he has been kicking my butt so far. My goal is to lose 35-40 lbs and I want to see some real improvements in time for Rachel's wedding in March. I really think I can do it this time; especially if I am sticking to what he is giving me. He has really showed me some good techniques and things I need to change about my diet, etc.
My Dad is in town and I have to take him to the airport. I hope you enjoy my first blog and I promise there will be more to come. So please keep up with me...let me know what you think. Miss you all! :)
I am so excited to finally be blogging. There is so much going on with The Chef's Academy in North Carolina and getting settled into things; I think it is nice to be able to write it all down and share it with those who can not be here with me. So, just for a preface to what my blog will be able; work, working out, work, working out, etc. Haha, get the point? Because that is pretty much all I do at this point. Oh and some good times with Chip.
So, I recently moved to Raleigh, North Carolina where it is currently 56 degrees, sunny, and beautiful. So much has happened already in the past week and a half I have been here. Where do I start?
Well, moving down here I had a few minor "bumps" in the road, you might say. I rented a container to take ALL my stuff to North Carolina and the container was a day late. Needless to say, I slept on an air mattress for an evening in my EMPTY apartment. But, the next morning, after getting my U-Verse installed at the apartment, my container finally came. So, we unpacked it and relaxed! My sister wanted to go to the Flying Saucer that evening and everyone was on board. The Flying Saucer is a GREAT place in North Carolina to get a beer; their menu is insane and so BIG! So, Mom, Dad, Tina, Katie and I went to the Flying Saucer, ate dinner, had a few drinks and were ready to go. Long story short, Katie, Tina and I walked out to find a lock on my left front tire. WTF! Well, we were parked in a "honor lot" and we put the money in the box; but, we put it in the wrong slot. So, after some cussing and shaking and talking to the cops; the parking men came around and unlocked our tire, after paying $50.00. Could anything else go wrong in my first few days?! YES! Tuesday was an ice storm here and they shut down the whole city as a "state of emergency". So, I got the day off of work, which I greatly enjoyed. But, on Wednesday it was still icy. So, I'm driving along on the way to work and all of a sudden I hit a HUGE "puddle" of black ice and fish tailed into the side wall of a bridge. So, I am shaking, freaking out, and didn't know what to do. I drove my car off the side of the road and noticed the ONLY damage I had done to the car was crack the rim. I was going 45 MPH and could have seriously gotten hurt and damaged the car. So, I bought a new rim today for $80.00 and I would say that's a good deal for how badly I hit that wall. So, that was my string of bad luck in NC so far; and I know it is over. :)
The Chef's Academy is going well so far. As of right now, I am just trying to get everything prepared for when I can start talking to students. So, I have been working pretty hard the last week contacting local county high schools to get the word out about what our school will be about and when we can start scheduling appointments. Response so far has been great. I have also been trying to check out the local restaurant scene and make stronger connections for jobs for future students and/or places to find people who might be looking into coming to school. Chef Bane and I are going to South Carolina next Monday to start making connections at the Pro-Start competition; which I think will be a great connection to make early in this process.
Chip is adjusting well. He was a little freaked out the first few days because he didn't know where he was; but, he is getting more and more adjusted to our new home. He is my little buddy, I am here by myself and I really do not know what I would do without him. I promise, I won't turn into that crazy dog lady; but, he is a good boy to have around.
I start personal training this week as well. I completely let myself go in Indianapolis, and I figured this is something I can focus on while I am here alone and getting settled. My trainer's name is Luis and he has been kicking my butt so far. My goal is to lose 35-40 lbs and I want to see some real improvements in time for Rachel's wedding in March. I really think I can do it this time; especially if I am sticking to what he is giving me. He has really showed me some good techniques and things I need to change about my diet, etc.
My Dad is in town and I have to take him to the airport. I hope you enjoy my first blog and I promise there will be more to come. So please keep up with me...let me know what you think. Miss you all! :)
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