I Love...

Posts in this category will include, but are not limited to, things I am digging right now. Specifically, the small treasures that make each day a little more pleasant.

Like this MJ Tee I got for just 45 cents last week!

My new favorite iTunes radio station "WJPC FM: The Soul Of Chicago!"
A sweet mix of popular old and new school songs. I don't like words, such as "urban," used to categorize, but most of my favorites dwell somewhere within this stream on iTunes radio with seldom commercials and no repeats creating a need for station-changing!

The freedom to drop a class chose a summer school course-load that is appropriate for me. After all, summers are meant to enjoy. School is OUT for a reason, right? It's hard to find the motivation needed to cram 16-dual weeks of course work into 6 weeks of Summer Session 1A.

Working out! Especially on the days my patience is challenged, nothing compares to an hour and a half spent in the gym, bathed in my sweat, rockin' out to my iPod, surrounded by other members of my Gym Rat family! Endorphins are my best friend, after all.

Losing weight. Okay, here is where my rant about not wanting to be in school during the summer months comes into play. I have gradually lost 40 pounds and have struggled the last few months to work of the extra 15 or so, pounds. I recently got a tattoo on my side and would love to feel and look fabulous in a swimsuit before the sun hibernates for winter.

Cooking a great meal. This last time I moved, I had the brilliant idea to boycott the grocerystore as I packed and unpacked. Well, my lazy idea helped me develop the bad habit of 'eating in the street,' as some call it. You, know hitting whichever fastfood spot I felt like at the time. Not having much regard for the effect on my body and mood. Fast food makes me cranky, gaseous and sleepy. TMI, perhaps but it's important to stress that bad habit to understand why I love cooking a great meal right now. Cool? Cool.

Chit-chatting throughout the day with my Mamita!
Nothing beats doses of funny courtesy of my favorite woman <3

Using Facebook to catch-up with my "Old Dad."

Enjoy the weekend!