Hey I'm just lookin' for a good time.

It took 1 1/2 hours on Saturday morning, but I got 6 tickets to Lady Antebellum!! They are playing at the Darke County Fair in August. I'm not the biggest fan of country music, but there's something about them that I adore. Plus, the guys are cute to boot! ;)

Celebrating Heritage

Since today is St. Patty's Day, I thought it would be a good time reflect on my past and where my family came from.

Let's start with my dad's side, McClain. Sounds Irish, hence today, but it's not. It's actually Scottish. Now, I'm not sure if we're part of Clan MacLaine of Lochbuie or Clan MacLean of Duart. They often fought with one another but joined forces when threatened. Faced with the hardships of Scotland, they moved to America.


My mother was a Hubek. The Hubek/Sloboda family actually moved here in the early 1900's from Czechoslovakia. I can't seem to locate a lot of information about their heritage besides the fact that they resided in what's now Slovakia. I still have some family living over there with both surnames. Someday I would love to meet my family there. Maybe I'll do a little digging at my aunt's house.

Everyone should take the time to research their past. I think it's fun to see how far my family has come.

Weight Loss!

I started Move 2 Lose at the Y 5 weeks ago. I'm currently down 6 pounds! I feel absolutely amazing. I've been watching what I eat (and tracking it on Spark People) and working out at least twice a week. I've become more aware of the things I should and shouldn't eat... check your BMR, it will show you how many calories you can should eat during the day and what it takes to lose. I've learned new workouts that might hurt a little while doing them, but make you feel accomplished when you're done. My goal is to lose one pound a week for the next year. Realistically, that's only 52 pounds. I'll be fit and healthy at that weight (when I get closer to that goal, I'll let you know what I really weigh :P). I'd also like to start running this summer or at least wogging (walk/jog). I forsee a new me!

Whoo me?

I am in love with owls. They seem  wise and are so very cute. While browsing Better Homes and Gardens website (my absolute fave), I came across things you can do with leftover scrap paper. Tada!  Easy to make Owl Wall Art. I just need to die-cutting tool now. I think I just found a weekend project for myself. I'll post a pic of my finished project once I complete it.