First of all Happy MLK day to all of you checking this out. I am thankful for Dr. King's contributions to society to allow all kinds of people to gain equality and conduct themselves freely as the rest.

Now on to my journey...

Today, I did ok on some things and not ok on other things.

We went to Lafreniere Park in Metairie, Louisiana. It is this BEAUTIFUL park with a pond and all kinds of areas. We went walking there today to look @ the birds. That place is huge. We walked for 2 hours...which was awesome. We were tired when we were done, but it was very rewarding. They had a marsh area with Egrets, geese, swans, roosters and a local pest called a Nutria. (looks like a cross between a beaver and a rat) Keelyn had a great time, and so did we.

However, afterwards, we went to Taco Bell. Enough said. It's not like I gorged myself, I don't really do that. It is just choices I make. So I need to work on my choices. Everyday when we drop off Keelyn, I give her a kiss, tell her to have a good day and remember to make good choices. Now this is so that she will remember to be a good girl throughout the day, but I think that it is something that I need to ingrain in myself and my daily life.

I am participating in a "Biggest Loser" type contest @ work. We all have to put in $50 each and whoever loses the most weight gets the money at the end. I want it...but I don't think I want it bad enough yet. Tomorrow is weigh in...not looking forward to that. We'll see.

My depression has really affected me this weekend, that's mostly because I forgot my meds on Friday, and it takes a few days to catch back up. So, I am ready for this week. I need to step up my game. I can't let my weight or sadness get in my way...I can't let them cause me to stumble...I need to lighten up physically as well as emotionally!

Exodus 15:2The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him.