August 13, 1987 :: the most important birthday

I have been scrolling though old blog posts for the last hour. I am looking for the birthday posts I have written for Aaron... but what I found, is that I am a terrible wife! It doesn't look like I've written one since... 2012? It would appear that I also have no instagram photos... What is wrong with me? Speaking of me being a terrible wife, I am also going to Florida, tomorrow!

There he is, the love of my life, my husband. Ain't he cute?

I am obsessed with celebrating birthdays. Even if I barely know you, you will be getting a card, and it will be a big deal. So, as you can imagine, this lucky guy gets a very special week of celebration. This years birthday celebrations began with Friday dinner with Craig. Beers and very casual. Followed by a fiesta at MEX with Megan and Jason. Then a little extra birthday fun with his family on Sunday. You can see all the pictures from that stuff here. 

Moday was free Bloomin' Onion day at Outback Steakhouse. Tuesday... we moved and packed (a little bit of a wasted birthday opportunity). Wednesday, we had mexican again, because mexican is the best kind of food to eat. However, finishing Thursday, today, Aaron's actual day of birth, will be the most special of all. But I cannot share the secret details of that yet!

Aaron is the most amazing man I have ever known. We have been through so much together, and I am beyond lucky to have him by my side. Right now, we are in the middle of one of the craziest life changes we have ever made, and I would never do any of these things without him. I can't wait to see where we are for his 29th birthday. It's going to be a crazy year, but I can't wait to experience it with him. Happy birthday to a ridiculously good looking and incredibly special guy! I love you Aaron!

this is nine

When the birthday girl tells you she wants to go to McDonalds or Red Lobster, you go to Red Lobster. You go there, even if you've already been once that week... Once you are there, you order all of the crab legs and, of course, a festive drink.

flash back :: 01.09.2012

This morning I unintentionally happened upon my old Tumblr. I completely forgot that I had one, so obviously, I completely forgot my username and password. It was a whole thing logging in today, but, my horrible memory is another post all together.

So, I was reading over my responses to this 80-Day Weight Loss Challenge, and what I noticed is that I was a complete fucking idiot. Honestly, that Week One - Day One response is the only one where I don't want to slap myself in the face. Since my answers now, will be so much different than they were in 2012, I thought it would be interesting to do them again. You know, so I can look back in three years and realize how stupid I still am.

Week One

Write your current stats: height, current weight and goal weight. 
Height: 5'3 (it would appear that I have shrunk since 2012.)
CW: as of this morning I weigh 161lbs
GW: I say 130 when pushed for a number, but I really don't know. I definitely have more of  look in mind, rather than a weight.

Why are you losing weight?
I am honestly not trying to lose "weight," I am trying to burn fat and build strength.
Keeping things totally honest here, it would also be real nice to lose my muffin top.

Describe your dream/goal body.
Heidi Powell is a fucking queen. The. End.

Is your UGW in an „unhealthy“ range of BMI?
Nope. Thankfully, not anymore.

Have a vegan day today. No meat, no eggs, no dairy, no animal products whatsoever. 
No.

What is your favorite healthy food?
How am I supposed to pick a favorite food?! 
Salmon (but I'm not an idiot and I cook it for myself all the time.)
Green Beans
Asparagus 
The list could go on forever.

What is your favorite unhealthy food?
Anything with a high amount of fat and/or sugar.
For example: cheese, chip dip, kettle corn, ice cream 

What is your least favorite healthy food?
Oh look, 2012 Amanda and current Amanda totally agree. Bananas are fucking gross.