#20 Things you didn't know About Me

I love bubble baths; I love being barefoot; I love walking in the rain. I love to read about Vampires, Werewolf, etc.; I loved skydiving and would do it again in an instant. I hate rude people, but love those people who give and want nothing in return. I dislike rude people. Enjoys the simple things in life.

This pup makes me happy. (Grace Frances) She is my godchild and is one of my nieces.


I am always cold; I love children and I want to be a wife and a mom one day. I want to go bungy jumping; I have been writing a screen play since high school. I love people who can make me laugh. Pink is my favorite color; I love sitting in Starbucks drinking coffee and reading a book. l love going to the movies by myself. I LOVE ICE CREAM (not really something people don't know) I have a secret obsession to read as many books i can before i die. i love to dance and sing when no one is watching. i love the beach (when i am sitting under an umbrella)
I want to see the world; I want to drive across county like Orlando Bloom does in Elizabethtown.

#19 Same Blog; New Look

I have been designing and new look for my blog, Life is like a bunch of Chocolates. I hope everyone likes it. The website has been a huge help for me. So if you are a new blogger or just want to vamp up your already existing blog, I suggest you visit Shabby Blogs.

Blogging for me is an outlet. I know in a previous blog I had stated that things were going to change a bit; that I would be just talking about weight loss journey, but since then I have decided to talk about what ever is going on in my life.

I sure hope I have some readers.

#18 Mayet Graphics

I love what I do, but living in an area that is geared more to the oil industry and fishing industry it is hard to find a Graphic Design job. It feels like I have put so many resume's out without getting a bite. So, sometime last year I opened my own business for my freelance work; it makes me so happy when I can design a logo or invitation or anything for someone to make them aesthetically pleasing. I am an artist at heart; art makes me so happy and content with life.

Sometimes from family and friends I get the question of What does a Graphic Designer do? I tell them that there is a bunch of things. Firstly every business has some kind of logo; thats graphic design. Also, every invitation you see for any kind of function some one had to design that too. So when you think about Graphic Design is everywhere!



Invitations
I recently started to do some invitations. I do customized invitations for each individual; I like the invitation to reflect on each individual's personality. I am still developing pricing, so bare with me.
The above invitation is an invitation for a "Honey Do Dat" shower. I had some much fun letting my creative juices flow. I hope I get to do more like this.

Logos
I love that I am able to create branding for different companies. My brother in law, Jeff Lassigne, has gotten me to do his logos; I hope he likes the ones I have done for him. He has two construction companies. I have enjoyed working with him and I hope that he continues to let me do so.

I was asked by Julie Bilello of Bilello's Cafe' in the Downtown Houma are to create an outdoor sign. I just have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed doing this. She too was a pleasure to work with. Doing her sign was the first time outside my brother-in-law that I was able to see my work for all to see.

#17 New Year; New Direction

2011 will be a New Year for Me:

This blog will change a little bit. First I have vowed to write more on the blog. Secondly, I was be blogging more about my weight loss.




The 2nd Picture was taken at my college graduation where i was at my heaviest. The 1st picture is from New Years Eve of 2010 and I am about 25 pounds lighter. I am the one all the way to the right. I will post another picture later when I shed a few more pounds. I will post new pictures every 10-15 pounds I lose.

#16 Hello 2011

It has been forever since I have written anything. First things first. Lets play catch up: {this will be a long one}

Over the past few years, I have been bettering myself, so that I can be happy with who I am as person to myself and to my loved ones. My life changed when I was in a car accident during my freshmen year of college. (I totaled my car by getting pushed off the interstate by an 18 wheeler and then flipping my car 3 times; it was something out of a movie. I landed upside down.) The second thing that really changed my life was doing Semester at Sea; which i traveled the world on a cruise ship taking class between the visits of some of the worlds poorest countries. Seeing how poor some people in this world are made me appreciate my life and how fortunate I am for having the things I have.

Recently, December 25, 2010, my family and I served a hot meal to some of the homeless of New Orleans at the New Orleans Mission (we even made the news). Thank you Jeff for sharing this with me. Thank you for finding out about serving the homeless. For me, it is so rewarding to be able to help those less fortunate. Isn't that what Christmas is all about. It is better to give than receive.

Last year's New Years Resolution was to get healthier. Since April of 2010 i have lost about 25 pounds. Don't get me wrong, that is a lot of weight, but I wish I could lose weight a little bit fast, but I have a very slow metabolism. I have tried countless diets over the years with little success. This time using the Weight Watchers plan, I am getting some success. I think this is working because I am doing this for me and not for anyone else. I want to be healthier. I am not trying to lose weight for anyone but myself; it is not for a wedding or other things people typically lose weight for.

Lately, I have seen a little bit of jealousy from people who have seen their loved ones lose large amounts of weight. I have never been a jealous person. For those of you who are jealous, instead of complaining or being jealous, why don't you do something about it.

2011
This year by New Year's Resolution has been to get a little more healthy and to exercise. on Jan 3, 2011, I started my new plan. Weight Watchers started a new plan, which i hope works. Secondly, I started taking Zumba classes at the Y in Houma, LA. Zumba is one of most entertaining fun exercise classes I have every taken. After 2 days of doing Zumba, I feel like I have been hit by a dump truck. I sure hope it is all worth it.