LL Bean Chic

I recently stumbled upon a site and could not believe my eyes.  I am sure everyone is familiar with the LL Bean clothing company which tends to carry very practical functional items,  however did you know they had a more chic fashionable line?  The Signature line is very chic and cute and I cannot wait until I am off my spending freeze so that I can purchase a few items.  Take a look and let me know what you think.

~Black Orchid~

I'm A Slacker!!!!

Saturday I stated that I would be starting my workout routine on Sunday.  Guess what?  That did NOT happen.  NOT only did I not workout on Sunday but I also didn't work out this morning.  I am so ashamed of myself.  It doesn't help that when I look in the mirror I like what I see.  My body is still tight from my wedding workouts.  That being said, I know I need to get it together because soon my eating habits will begin to show. My hope is that I do my workout tonight and stay on track.  Here is my workout for today.  Let me know if you try it.  BodyRock

~Black Orchid~

Getting "it" Back

In preparation for my wedding I worked out quite a bit. I changed my eating habits and took 3 months of Bootcamp and the pounds just melted. Actually they melted a little too much because my dress was big the day of the wedding. Anyway, 3 months later and I have gained more than 7lbs. Because my birthday is coming up and I am also playing mas (I will elaborate in another post) this year I need to get back to where I was 3 months ago.

Because I have been so busy I know there is no way I can do the gym thing so I came up with a plan to get "it" back. Tomorrow will be day one of this journey. I really hope I stick to the routines I create and eventually get the results I desire. I will be getting the bulk of my workouts from BodyRockTv. Take a look, she is pretty intense. I plan to set my workouts on Saturday or Sunday so that I know what I am doing for that week.

I hope everyone is happy with their fitness routine and if you don't have one then it's time to think about starting one. Most of our yearly weight gain is accumulated during the winter months...... Something to think about.

Peace and Love

~Black Orchid~

A Special Thanks

Many of us are grateful to have the day off, however we often don't think about the reason behind the holiday. However you choose to spend your day remember to take time to thank those who have given their lives for our freedom and those who are currently giving up their freedom so that we can have ours.

~Black Orchid~

Hello Lover!

I have been trying to get back to blogging for quite some time now but just haven't found the time. It's not that I don't have the inspiration because I do, I just needed to just do it (as Nike would say). As I scrolled up and down other blogger's blogs I wanted nothing more than to post something new on my blog. The question that I continued to ask myself was "Have I been away for too long?" I hope not.

The past few months have been crazy but also wonderful. If I though I was busy before well now I am. To catch you all up

June: School's out! I completed another year of teaching, applied to graduate school and got accepted.

July: Last minute wedding planning and DIY projects galore! (I will post a few of my creations)

August: Got HITCHED and island hopped for our honeymoon. Hurricane Irene, school started and so did work....UGH

September: Work work and more work!

October: The stress of work and school had me sick almost the entire month.

November: Still working and in school but missing my blog. Thus my return!!!

I am sooo excited to be back. Though I should be grading papers or writing the one due in 5hrs I am happier when I blog. So I'm taking time out to do so.

Here are a few shots of the wedding.....do enjoy.....

P.S. Missed you all so much!!!!!!

Slowly Coming Back

STRESS!!!!!!!

Hi guys, I have been a very very bad blogger. I have promised not to stay away too long but I seem to stay away for long bouts quite a bit these days. My life seems not to be mine anymore. I do 4 things; work, wedding plan, sleep and just recently workout. I honestly have time for very little else. I was so happy that the week flew by because I promised myself that I would do 2 things Friday night; sleep and write a new post.

I know it's only 7ish but I am already in bed. I am not sure I am handling my new stressful life very well. I usually go to the spa or shop when I want to mellow out, but I have little time (or money for that matter) for that these days.

My question to you guys is: How do you handle stress? What do you do to de-stress?

~Stressed Orchid~