3 Day

I am changed b/c of of this......

half of who you were----50% OFF!

I am officially 50% off.....Funny way to put it....50% less of me. I lost 50% of my body weight. So I was 2 people when you think of it. I want to be 65% gone by the appointment I have late October with the Program. Please do not take that as greed. I am very happy at where I am and will maintain and loose the other 15% or so slow and steadly. It is like a half off sale..lol Later I will post 3 day pics and stories....till then I have to take the 50% less of me to the showers...xoxoxo Have a bearific day!

Upcoming walks, need a bucket o cash!

9-12 9-26 10-4 10-18
These are the next four walks I will be apart of coming this fall. The one for Nana T and the others who suffer from Alzheimer's really touched my heart when I saw the ad. The Light the Night walk one has been done by Michael, myself and the boys in the past at Lake Q in Wakefield. Also the Strides Walk in the past too. Last year I could not do the walk but the 2 gals from my church came by to see me and took a swish balloon to me with flowers when then were on their way to the walk. That was so sweet. I was sad that I could not do it since we have all done that walk together the past 5 years. Well this year I am there.As for the walk for obesity, A gal and I from the Health and Wellness program tried to organize a Salem Ma walk for NSMC but this year it will not happen, too much red tape, I will do it in Lowell. If only a nice leprechaun at the end of the rainbow could leave me a bucket o cash to have lots o money to donate. lol lol Off to dream land to dream about walkin'n that lil guy with a bucket o cash lol lol , have a great night...xoxoxo Stephie
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Funny I wake up this morn have a big glass of water and go to the computer AND what to my delight do I see coming through the slider is a rainbow on my keyboard....on to the cabnits....ok so lil man where is the bucket o cash? it was sooo pretty minus the bucket

RIP Joe T

This week my husband got word that a long time friend of his passed away. He has been sick for many years with cystic fibrosis and had a lung transplant about 5 years ago. Joe NEVER complained. He was a doll. Loved life and loved his nieces and nephew. Summers long ago we would walk Hampton Beach with "the crowd" of Michael's hs/college smart friends. A scientist an engineer, the money men bankers/accounting majors and Joe the do all for others guy. At one time he was a mechanic but his lung issue put an end to that. He would drive with his dad in the big box truck to keep him company on his delivery route all over Boston. He knew Boston like the back of his hand. We had good times those summer about 20 years ago. He loved my jello mold. I would make it for backward BBQs at their old place on the conor of St. Andrews and St. Edwards Rd. I hate jello but the mold thing just had to be bought and the fancy fruit made it look look nice. I think he was the only nice guy that would eat it. Joe lived a life of family and friend filled days. The disease he had is known to take lives rather young. To us he is a young 46. So many others do not live past 20 with that disease. So to Joe Tirrusa ....love to you up in Heaven, you have always been an Earth Angel now you are in Peace with our Maker. xoxoxo Love you friend Michaeles wife. he always called Michael Michaele'

The Stephanie Special

So Sol Bean named the wrap after me! I go in and ask for a wholewheat wrap with avocado, Havarti cheese and pesto pressed on the paninni press and yum yum I luv it!

The Climb

I do not like this singer but I love the words to this song. It applies to many things of my journey. I really see that it is not the end but the journey that matters. Live every moment, be in the moment. Laugh and love with all your heart, today is a gift not a right!

I can almost see it
That dream I am dreaming
But there's a voice inside my head saying
"You'll never reach it"

Every step I'm taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking

But I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down
But no, I'm not breaking

I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going

And I, I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on

'Cause there's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Somebody's gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!

Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith,

The song this year for the 3 Day

I Was Here lyrics

You will notice me
I'll be leavin' my mark, like initials carved in an old oak tree
you wait and see
maybe I'll write like Twain wrote
maybe I'll paint like Van Gough,
cure the common cold
i don't know but I'm ready to start cuz i know in my heart

I wanna do something that matters
say something different
something that sets the whole world on it's ear
i wanna do somethin better, with the time i've been given
and i wanna try to touch a few hearts in this life
and leave nothin less that something that says i was here

I will prove you wrong
if you think im all talk, your in for a shock
cuz this streams too strong, and before too long
maybe i'll compose symphonies
maybe i'll fight for world peace
cuz i know it's my destiny to leave more that a trace of myself in this
place

I wanna do something that matters
say something different
something that sets the whole world on it's ear
i wanna do somethin better, with the time i've been given
and i wanna try to touch a few hearts in this life
and leave nothin less that something that says i was here

And i know that i, i will do more than just pass through this life
i'll leave nothin less that somethin that says i was here, i was here, i
was here, i was here

Wanna do somethin that matters
somethin that says i was here
wanna do somethin that matters
somethin that says i was here, i was here

This years walk dedicated to a Past Pink Angel

The Pink Angels

Welcome to the team of The Pink Angels. We began as a team back in 2005 and never imagined that our journey would take us to where we are today. This will be our fifth year of walking together as a team and our individual stories of why we are here would fill a book!!
This year we are dedicating our walk to Chrissy Clawson Audibert. She lost her battle to breast cancer at the age of 33 in February 2009. Although she had been too sick to join in the walk, she was there for us in Opening and Closing ceremonies and in her participation in many of The Pink Angel Fundraisers. Our hearts go out to her husband of 4 years, Matt, her parents, and her brother and sister-in-law Marcie Clawson.
Our hearts are also broken this year by the sudden death of teammate Tricia Ciccarelli. Words cannot decribe how much she was loved by all of us. She was as beautiful inside as she was on the outside. Tricia will be in our hearts as we partake in this year's walk. We are blessed to have known this beautiful angel as she joined us for the past 3 years. We have truly become one in this quest in finding a cure for breast cancer. All of us have been affected in some way, whether it be ourselves, our Mothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, daughters, grandmothers or friends. Every diagnosis that we hear about is one too many. Too many women and men are still receiving that diagnosis that will change their lives forever. " Everyone deserves a lifetime" We are committed to that goal. We will continue walking no matter how long that takes. To date we have raised $930,000 in four years and have walked in Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington DC. This year many of us are walking in Boston as well as Washington. Hopefully we can reach other states. This will be the year that our MILLION dollar goal is met, but that will not be enough!! All are welcome to join our team or support us in any way you can!!
We thank you and our children thank you. We WILL accomplish much together so please be as generous as you can. As a walker, this could be a life altering journey. We would Love to have you on board with us.

2009
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this is why we walk!

Happy 40th Birthday Normie July 14

Wishing Normie a Happy 40th.....we have had many years/summers shared as children. I recall one b-day we sat on her back porch and had lemonaide and cupcakes. I would alway forget the date. It would be the day of her b-day and we would be out and I would then be like OMG (back then we never did OMG, but I am sure it was somewhat like that lol) and say oh it's your birthday. So happy happy year and many more to come Normie...

445am ready to drive to Amesbury and do a training walk

I am off to my long training walk this morn. I hear it is a bit senic and we will see ocean. Yay....

IT'SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS BACK!

What is tonight? BIG BROTHER BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My show is back ...yeah!
update: A lil of a let down but still my favort. show...I will be DVRin it Sunday night b/c we are throwin Pam n Scott a Hawaiian Picnic for her upcoming wedding. Lookin forward to The Hamptons this summer...NY here we come. more to post in a few about my hunny makin NYC plans and fun things to do there. He is on the comp. lookin at things to see ect. he is such my planer man. lol We are sooo lookin forward to our together time away..I luv love! it's bliss!

17 days and counting...

Yeah yahoo....17 days till the 3 Day! Can't wait...need to start packin...yes I said packin...I do things early...lol

Your Door Says You Are Simply Zen

You have simple tastes. You like the classic basics, especially when they're done well. Lots of space in your life is very important. You don't like physical or mental clutter.

The Front Door Test

You Are Confident

You are self-assured and together. You have high self esteem. Other people see you as outgoing, hyper, and even a bit overwhelming. Your ideal romantic relationship is peaceful, romantic, and private. You do best in tasks that require you to be flexible, creative, and playful.

The Shape Test

A great BIG THANK YOU! to Jane....

It is Jane my down the street neighbor, friend, confidant, sister in Christ,hates to shop, mom who luvs being just like I do, dedicated to food pantry, sports and kids activities that I own my first step to. She has patience and walked at my pace when I could not power walk 159.5 lbs ago....so close to the 160lbs down mark! She would give me the modivation I needed without brow beatin me. She said I will do it when I am ready and do it for me and only me. My health! It was her understanding and listening that contributed to my walking away the lbs. Her push put my on the right path. Luv you so much Maryjane....xoxoxoxo Thnaks for the bottom of my healthy heart!