My Life

I figured out I haven't been posting because so much of my life is the same thing everyday and I think everyone would be bored silly with it. I am still in school and loving it. We started Cranial Sacral Therapy, Hydro Therapy Treatment, Professional Development 2, and Anatomy 2. Cranial is nothing like I thought it was going to be. Don't get me wrong it is good just not what I had thought it would be at all. Hydro Therapy is fun. We work with heat/cold. I had a ice massage this past week , it was very cold but felt so good when it was done. Then on Wednesday in class we were short one student for teaming up so we had three on our team. I got a massage by two people and it was awesome. I felt so good when I was done but then I had to give a massage and I was still relaxed that I am afraid it wasn't one of my better ones. We then dipped our hands in paraffin wax. My hands where so soft, it was great.
In Anatomy we are learning muscles now and the boney landmarks to go with each of them. I must say that our bodies are totally AMAZING! There is so much that has to happen for us to just move one single part of our body. God was such a terrific designer when he made us. WOW!! I constantly learn new things about how things function and just love anatomy class.
In Professional Development we are learning how to make a massage resume' and working on interview skills.
Clinic is going well. I am enjoying working on the public and have met many wonderful people. Striving to get my five massages in every Saturday till I graduate. So far so good.
The family is doing well. Keeping busy with life, work and school. Dallas got a job at Fry's and seems to be enjoying it.
Tonight is the last time that Mars will be able to be seen till 2012 so I am doing a themed dinner and bought Mars candy bars to go out and look at it tonight. Corny but fun!
So this is my life right now. Busy, learning, studying and squeezing in some fun now and again.
Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Happy Pink Saturday

Happy Pink Saturday! Being that I am gone from 6 am till after 3 on Saturdays for clinic I decided to finally post, and post early.
The large round thing is a bolster for under the legs while doing massages. The front one is a childrens bolster that my friend Sylvia bought for me.

This is my sweet little granddaughter Naima Fay. The childrens bolster is bigger than her.

This is Naima at a week old.

This is Naima in training for taking over my spot in the future.

I know there is no pink in this but Talmage is so cute I couldn't resist.

I hope everyone is having a great week and will have a wonderful weekend. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Filling In The Gaps

 On Wednesday after my last final for this semester E'lyse, Gabby and I drove to Globe to meet up with Coco, Kyle and their kiddos. We went to pick up Coco, Talmage and Naima to come stay with us for a while. Kyle had to work so he will be coming down on Friday night to join them. It has been fun having them here with us. The children are so sweet. Talmage has been a blast to have hanging out with me, taking a nap with me and fixing his hair when I am fixing mine. What a funny little man he is.
 I will be on my 3rd week of clinic this Saturday. I am enjoying clinic and the experience of working on the public. My goal is to hit the 21 weeks with 5 people each week. We have to give massages to at least 4 people each week, this is the requirement.
 School has been a roller coaster of fun, emotional stress and learning. All in all it has been a wonderful experience so far. I am loving anatomy and learning all the body parts and how the body works. Lab is amazing and such a learning experience to see all the muscles and how they fit together. This helps us as massage therapist be able to work on clients more effectively.
 We start new classes this coming week. They are Cranial Sacral Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Professional Development 2, and Anatomy 2. Love learning new things and being able to put them into practice.
 I have been fighting with a flu or cold this week. It started last Friday at a study session I just knew it was coming on. I have been taking all my Zicam, Airbourn and Cold Calm to help get rid of it and alleviate the symptoms of the illness. Giving massages with a runny nose is NOT cool! Sniff sniff So I am on the mend at about 60% or better.
 So now it is Friday evening. My head is finally feeling relief from the pressure I have had all day. Using the Neti Pot and sleep mixed with a little sinus massages (given by yours truly) it is definitely better.
 Too bad it waited till night time I have been a little grumpy all day due to it.
 So tonight I decided to post early for Pink Saturday so that will be coming in the next half hour or so. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Life Is Just Flying By

I can't believe that it has been over a month since I last updated my blog. I have been a very bad blogging gal.
School & studying are so time consuming that it leaves very little time to do my blogging. I get up at 4:30 and do chores, start studying and get the rest of my things ready for the day oh and also pack Alan & my lunches.
Coco gave birth to her sweet little princess Naima Fay. She and Baby Ni are doing great.

Naima Fay was born February 20th 2010

at 11:32 p.m.

weighing 6 lbs 3 oz
19 inches in length.

Isn't she just beautiful! She is the most precious thing since Talmage.
Coco and Naima


I do love being a grandma. Just wish we lived closer together.
So the last 2 Sundays we have driven up to Pinetop to see the little family. Way to quick of a trip for me.

I am working on Saturday mornings doing my internship at clinic at the school. I have met some wonderful people. I truly love giving massages.
This past Friday we had a study session at the school for our anatomy final and everyone was sneezing. Then it hit me I started to feel like I was getting sick. So I started all the precautions to avoid it. On Saturday morning woke up not feeling great but went to clinic did my 5 massages and afterwords felt like I had hit a brick wall. I came home and was freezing. So here is how it all is being played out. I am fighting getting sick. My body hurts all over, even my eyelids ache. I have 3 finals this week and need to study. So I will do what I can and hope that what I have learned from the beginning of school till now has sunk in to where I am able to recall it all. I won't stress and I will do fine. I have to keep positive.
Hope everyone is doing fine. Missing reading all the wonderful blogs of you my bloggy friends. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Trying To Play Catch Up

Once again I am trying to play catchup on life. This week at school it has been a very emotional roller coaster ride. This week we have had an anatomy quiz, a massage basic final (this had a written and hands on), a professional development final, a acupressure final (this had a written and hands on) we also went to the ca cadaver lab. The experience at the lab was humbling and so interesting. They have us go to the lab to better understand what we are working on under the skin and for us to see what we can do as professional massage therapist to help people live healthier lives. This visit was a bit emotional for most of us. I know I have passed the hands on in the massage basics and the hands on in the acupressure. For the written I will not know until next week what my scores are.
On Tuesday when I came home from school this was on the table for me from my girls !

I love that it is pink too! Talk about a instant smile maker this was one. The kiddos are holding up without me being home all the time. I do stress out about that from time to time while I am not here.
Today in Professional Dev elopement we were given homework and required to read it to the class. It was great hearing all the wonderful words of the heart from my wonderful classroom family. Everyone at the school are wonderful supportive people.
So today being Thursday, it is my Friday and I am happy about that. We are done with finals for this quarter and start new classes on Monday. Very excited for this change of learning new things!
Tomorrow will be my day of grocery shopping, cleaning and finishing up homework for next week and more studying. I am also hoping to fit in a Valentine craft in my day. I need a good craft project right now!
Since school has started I have lost 6 pounds and kept it off. I don't have much time to workout, I mean a serious boot camp workout but I am trying to fit in what I can.
Hugs, Bobbi Jo

So I am off for now.

I Have Been a Very Bad Blogger

Hello everyone! I have been a very bad blogger. I know it sounds weird but I have been absorbed in my school work and just loving it. Trying to find a balance, giving up somethings and trying to get enough rest has been a major chore in my life. Massage school is WAY more than I had thought it would be. Many more books so much more to learn. But I am so loving all of it. Anatomy is amazing every inch of our body is amazing. The law in Arizona for a massage therapy license is 500 hours. The school that I am attending Arizona School of Massage Therapy requires 815.5. They hold us to a hire standard and expect that professional level. It has been a growing experience for me.
I have always loved learning and this is just fun, hard studying!
The family seems to be adapting to me not being home as much. E'lyse has stepped up and has been a major helper in taking care of some of the things that I use to be here for. Great job E'lyse thank you so much!
I have long days leaving at 7 and getting home between 6:30 and 7 most nights. I know it will be worth it in the end. I have made new friends at school We have a wonderful class with talented people of all walks of life. I can't get over how much we laugh and enjoy the learning process, even the instructors laugh with us and make it a great experience.
We had our first final this past week for CPR I will get my results on Monday. This week I have a final in acupressure and massage basic. Lot's of studying and practice.
So this is my life in a nutshell. I am turning into a nerd and I can't help it.
Good news I have lost 6 pounds since starting school without trying. Keeping busy and not having food readily available helps. he he Still trying to fit in cardio on a regular basis but I will get there it is all a matter of finding balance here and being organized.
I will try to get around and visit your blogs. I miss visiting them on a regular basis. I do pray that everyone is well. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Happy Pink Saturday

Happy Pink Saturday to everyone! It has been a very busy week with school, studying and trying to stay on top of everything. The family has been very helpful with keeping the house under control while I am gone so long everyday. Thank you so much Hubs & kiddos! I haven't posted since last Saturday so I better get to it today! So for this weeks pinks we have as follows:
This is my school notebook with my picture of my dream Harley on it.

This is my book bag for the times I don't have to take in my drapes, towels and other needed items.

This is the crown that sits on top of my computer monitor. You can't really tell but it is a light Pink.

This is my towel for school. I bought 2 sets of the towels so I could have one for school and one for home. I just love the little French Hello Kitty and puppy!

This is the hand towel to the set. The puppy just makes me smile.

 Last for this week is my Pink pencils.

So that is it for my Pink Saturday shares. I hope you enjoyed them.

I am loving school and all the amazing instructors. The knowledge that is put out there for us is incredible.

Oh and before I forget you really should go over to our Pink Saturday Host  Beverly's blog How Sweet The Sound and check out her post and there are links to others who love Pink.

  I have Monday off for the holiday and have a lot to work on and studying to do this weekend so I better be off.

 Hope everyone has a wonderful Pink Saturday! Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Happy Pink Saturday

Happy Pink Saturday to everyone! If you love Pink as I do or even like it go over to Beverly's blog How Sweet The Sound and check out her blog and all the other lovely ladies that love pink too!
As you know I have started back to school after almost 28 years and being a stay at home mom of almost 20 years. What a change for me to be a full time student but I am loving it so much! So I will be sharing a few of my school tools first of all. I am now known as the lady that loves pink at school. I don't take this to school but I do use it at home for my homework. My pink pencil sharpener Then I have my rolling case that carries my drapes, towels, lotions and books for Massage School. Isn't it TOO cute! I just love the fun polka dots on it. The next is my home made bolster. This is used under a clients knees if they are in the prone position or under their ankles in the anterior position. I used my yoga mat and wrapped it in a towel. We will be getting a real one when our tables come in.

I will be sharing more school things next week. I have a passion for cooking and aprons so these next to are so cool. These next two picture are of a sweet reversible apron that my friend Janel Lamb made for me. Janel's email is azprcplc@att.net . She does fantastic work. You can pick whatever color you want it in for a very reasonable price. A great gift to yourself or a loved one. This side is my favorite
and the other side .
I love how it looks like a dress. So beautiful Janel I love it, them!!
Hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Oh Man

Oh Man you know what? I never got my Pink posted for Pink Saturday. What a lame blogger I am. I have a beautiful apron that my sweet friend Janel made and a couple other items too. I will make sure they are on this coming Saturday.
This weekend has been a bit busy for me. My mind is racing 100 miles an hour not that this is abnormal but I am moving just that fast too. Okay not that fast but I have been in a whirl wind. I messed up my knee a bit on Friday during the treadmill workout so the ice pack, heating pad and Flex All have been getting used along with some extra strength Tylenol ( these I call my Fred's due to a dear neighbor who gave me a 2 year supply).
I was cleaning and clearing out the house to get ready for my new adventure of going back to school trying to get things as manageable as possible while I am gone all day.
Tomorrow is the big day for me. I need to be there an hour early for some reason. I didn't ask I will just be there. We were suppose to have Family Home Evening/ Family counsel tonight but that didn't work out. Older kiddos made other plans so that will happen tomorrow night.
Today was a good day at church. We were actually there 10 min. early. WHAT? I know you are as shocked as I am. It was nice to be there before all the action started for once. I always love the start of the New Year it is very motivating to me. I love to make lists and check off each thing as I achieve it.
I will be missing boot camp since my school goes till 5:30 but will be doing my workouts in the morning and a half hour walk at lunch time everyday. Excited about the start of the week and implementing my new routine that I have been tweaking ever since I signed the papers for school. I am such a dork! So off I go to get my healthy snacks and lunch ready for tomorrow.
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and are ready for the new week. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Happy New Year and Pink Saturday Will Be Late

Happy New Year to all of you in bloggy land! I wanted to start my year out right so I did my cardio with the treadmill on incline 11 %, then core work. I could feel that I hadn't done anything since Monday nights boot camp due to being sick. I think I pushed a little much but I did it non the less.
  I am surprised that we were able to welcome in the New Year. We are use to being in bed by 10:30 due to us getting up around 4:30 or 5 but we did it. Okay we were watching the movie "My Life In Ruins" and hubs fell asleep first. I was trying to watch it because I love the gal that plays in it but I couldn't hang. I feel a sleep for about 10 min. and woke up at 10 till midnight. I could hear the little girls yelling it is almost time. So we welcomed in the New Year and went back to bed. We didn't even drink our Sparkling Cider. Man we are party animals. LOL! It was so good to texts from friends and family wishing me a Happy New Year.
 I must say thank you to all of you who have been so kind in your comments about my last post. I wasn't fishing for compliments, honest. I do believe I have Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Not a major case or maybe it is just from what I have seen for so many years as I have looked in the mirror.  I see the pictures and I think Wow I have done a great job then I look in the mirror and I see just the opposite. This will be a main focus for me this year is to work on this. I have so many goals set. I had them typed out pretty specific but I keep getting more detailed with them all. You know that the main battle to becoming what you want to become is in your head. That's right! What you think you will become is what you will become. Positive affirmations will be posted all over my house to help me with this along with reading my goals twice daily and talking to myself in a loving & positive way.
 I am still tweaking my program. I want to do the Body For Life with a little more added cardio. My biggest goal for the year is dropping body fat so the muscle that is under the layers will be seen and I can appreciate all the hard work. Okay and wear a short sleeve blouse with out my arms flapping in the wind. Yes, touchy area for me.
 As I go along in this journey I know there are going to be challenges to overcome. I say "BRING THEM ON!" I am prepared and will overcome and learn and grow from them.
 One of the big things in my life is the love of my life who is also my greatest saboteur in the world. I love him but he puts food temptations there for me or time constraints so I will deal with these. I don't know if anyone else has this problem. My sweet hubby doesn't care if I lose weight or fat. He has loved me as I have put the weight on and then took a little off and then put 4 times as much on. I have decided I just have to do what I need to to reach the goals that I have set.
 With school starting time constraints will be a bit of an issue but I am working on the scheduling for exercise and eating. It is going to be a great journey this next year. My Dream year.
 I appreciate those who have shared their words of this year with me. We need to set goals and make them specific as possible. Also make sure you put down how you will do what you want to. This is part of the thinking that makes you achieve what you think. Your body can become what you think it can or can't. This saying was one I put on Facebook the other day and I just love it.
 "Whether you think you will fail, or not, you are right!" 

 Isn't that great. It is so true. Not that I am an expert but I am learning and want to share what is working for me in hopes that I can help or maybe even motivate you. Also make sure and right things as they are in the present tense. This will help your mind adjust and see what you think. ( This is my homework throughout the day!)
 It has taken me so long to decide to take care of me. Had I just taken a half hour a day when I had my children to exercise or take them for a walk I probably wouldn't be where I had ended up. So I am always telling young Mom's take time for yourself. It isn't selfish and you will be a better person for it.
  My Pink Saturday will be posted a little late in the morning.
 Well I am off to bed to rest my body. Have a wonderful night. Hugs, Bobbi Jo