tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76777010492369197352024-03-05T08:26:35.357-08:00Jen is gonna lose it!My adventures with the Realize gastric band and search for a more passionate life!Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-39116574922996048322015-12-01T00:10:00.000-08:002015-12-01T00:11:59.016-08:00Way too much for one post!Back in 2013 my domain name (Jenisgonnaloseit.com) was jacked and today I randomly checked it and it had become available again! I bought it back and now after a swift and efficient call to godaddy I am hooked up again (I had reverted back to my original page but no one was seeing it as they were following my domain name) This all makes perfect sense to me but then I've had a couple glasses of Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-65308911952742044692013-10-21T22:14:00.001-07:002013-10-21T22:14:18.325-07:00Hello, hello, hello... is there anybody out there?My custom domain got jacked while I was away this summer. I've reverted my blog address back to blogspot but I am wondering if it will reach any of the followers I had at one time way back when... you know, when I blogged???
Please comment if this does show up for you.
Thanks!Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-85488831911356510062012-10-04T15:20:00.000-07:002012-10-04T15:20:13.138-07:00cobwebs and dead cricketsSigh...
I've knocked down the cobwebs and made my way to this long abandoned blog.
I'm not gonna beat myself up too bad. Life has just been happening. I actually started getting a ton of spam comments so I came in to edit my settings and thought I would do a quick update.
Been having a blast with the granddaughter. She is 10 months old now, crawling and has two little teeth. I get to play with Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-69667214826739994042012-06-13T19:23:00.000-07:002012-06-13T19:23:02.287-07:00after talking about it FOREVER!I think I have posted about this for two years now and in about three BYOC's but today I finally got my windmill tattoo.
Why a windmill?
I grew up on a ranch in California and there was a windmill that was part of the landscape. It is just home to me. Also, my love for McLeod's Daughters (an Aussie series) that I love. I love it so much my band's name is Claire after one of the daughters... Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-28377150723070425422012-05-18T11:18:00.000-07:002012-05-18T11:18:11.248-07:00BYOC!It’s FRIDAY!!! That means it’s time for BYOC – Bring Your Own Crazy! We answer five little questions to get to know each other better and to give our blogging brains a break. Copy to your own blog and enjoy!!
1. What religion were you raised as a child, if any, and are you still a member of that faith today? Why or why not?
I wasn't raised in any particular religion. I spent time attending Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-86792128613790772722012-05-09T07:35:00.000-07:002012-05-09T07:35:03.087-07:00WTF Wednesday
WTF or Why the F*** is it so hard for me to get a blog post published? I mean, I have all day, everyday that I could devote to the cause. I write in my head a lot but they never make it to my blog. I guess I'm still in a funky spot and am trying not to use this place to bitch and moan.
WTF is the deal with fingernail clippers & pens that actually write in my house? I swear, they walk away. Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-5735760087363796522012-05-04T08:08:00.000-07:002012-05-04T08:08:04.806-07:00BYOCBYOC - Bring Your Own Crazy!
5 questions we answer in an effort to get to know each other better and to give our blogging brains a break! Join us!!
1. Do you have any Mother’s Day traditions?
My sister usually has a gathering at her house in California and I try to attend with my Mom and one other sister. Hoping to head down there next week for a few days. My boys aren't real good about Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-49805223624896120962012-01-31T22:01:00.000-08:002012-01-31T23:00:41.131-08:00Two and a half years...and fat photo findI was messing around with my new computer today (computer issues is part of my excuse list for not being around) anyway, I was mapping to my old two computers to drag the shit ton of music and photos over (and the boring business tax info and crap) When I came across folders and folders of pictures. Some of my kids that I sat and giggled over. Some of our old life in California before the more Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-84175285939393105642011-12-02T17:31:00.000-08:002011-12-02T18:32:28.910-08:00I'm a Grandma & BYOC!Hello All!I'm so in love <3I got to welcome my first grandchild into the world on Wednesday. I even got to be in there while she delivered (which I wasn't expecting) It was such a neat experience. All went well, she is healthy and loved!"Leena"I could hold her all day!I'm done gushing! maybe :)It's FRIDAY so that means it's BYOC - Bring Your Own Crazy! Brought to you by the one and only Drazil! Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-56013275978524958072011-11-12T19:39:00.000-08:002011-11-13T14:57:27.495-08:00slacker!August 18th was the last time I posted? What a slacker!Just thought I would check in and say hello. Hello!Not much to report, weight is steady, band seems to be at a good fill level, It has become such habit/second nature that I forget sometimes. I'm not trying too hard but I am trying to stay aware and in the moment when eating. We have been working on a cottage house for my son & his girl. Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-12590748258726074252011-08-18T08:18:00.000-07:002011-08-18T08:48:50.141-07:00Don't forget to remember me....OMG! It has been over a month since I've posted? I am full of excuses. My computer blue screened and then my blackberry decided I didn't need the "E" key which was part of my password to unlock it. I switched to an android and hated it so I am back in business. Well, with a new blackberry anyway.
There is so much going on and yet it feels very stagnant. I am over two years banded and things Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-79881058000053518632011-06-29T20:07:00.000-07:002011-06-29T20:10:17.525-07:00Love this!20 questions that could change your lifeSometimes the answers are just too scary to face.Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-2097346849722145592011-06-24T07:42:00.000-07:002011-06-24T08:49:30.886-07:00Still Here!Don't give up on me just yet!Hope everyone has a great weekend.~JenJen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-55545378517194433972011-06-04T08:17:00.001-07:002011-06-04T08:51:25.692-07:00BYOC! a day late..It’s FRIDAY – which means it’s BYOC – Bring Your Own Crazy…around these parts. We answer a couple of questions to get to know each other better and to give our blog brains a break. Copy and paste to your own blog if you so desire…and ENJOY!!1. If you could pick any name on Earth for yourself – would you change yours and what would it be?*Well being a Jennifer I think I always wanted a different Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-29320094483339692512011-05-16T18:15:00.000-07:002011-05-16T18:35:24.296-07:00M.I.A.Hope you all are still out there?I've gone missing for a bit but am back now. I've routinely gone in waves with blogging, facebook and connections with people. No worries, just in unplugged mode.I have zero restriction from my last unfill which was over a month ago. I go back in a couple weeks and am asking for a "big Girl" fill which I know won't be a problem with where I go. I NEED IT! I Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-71928958752183558712011-04-29T22:13:00.000-07:002011-04-30T08:55:55.848-07:00Allergies, Unfills & StressMy allergies kicked in full gear a month ago and I had been getting stuck daily. I had my first experience with fluro and the funny (yet, not so funny thing)is that I had No visible restriction. This was at a fill level of 9.55! What the fluro doesn't show is inflammation and the guess is I had some. I had .2 removed and have had less issues but still have to be careful. I have been on allergy Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-5667334396588012532011-04-23T07:54:00.000-07:002011-04-23T08:06:24.861-07:00and the winner is......"Theresa aka Tessie Rose" if you would email me your mailing address to jenisgonnaloseit@gmail.com I will get it out to you soon!***(for the record, I assigned your comments to numbers, then had the hubs pick a number...very official stuff)***Thanks to everyone who commented!I hope everyone has a nice Easter. We are planning an easy day with the kids and if the weather holds have plans to take Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-55098899056310373152011-04-22T16:25:00.000-07:002011-04-22T16:28:26.536-07:00just a reminderThe giveaway ends at midnight.... (please see prior post)Your odds are pretty good right now :)Things are crazy. I Hope to get a post soon but just wanted to bump the giveaway!Happy Good Friday.~JenJen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-35529547166379914102011-04-18T21:16:00.000-07:002011-04-18T22:03:32.302-07:00My First Giveaway! Cultivating Radiance - Tamara Gerlach (Author)I'm offering a brand spanking new copy of the above-pictured book in a giveaway that will end on Friday at midnight. I will announce the winner Saturday morning. If you are interested please leave a comment with your email address. If you would like to double your odds subscribe to the newsletter HERE and let me know that you did so in your comment.My thoughts about this book and the tools that Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-52000924741145452752011-04-13T20:58:00.000-07:002011-04-13T21:34:39.739-07:00coming out of hidingMy blog has turned into such a dang pity party I don't even want to post anymore.If I could convey one thing to you all it is that my life has not EVER been like it has been the past few months. I am truly a positive, upbeat, optimistic, strong individual.a few bullets:*I'm going to be a Grandma. My youngest son (18) is going to be a father. Here is what I can do.... Support him, love him, hug Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-67863710157516639962011-04-09T07:01:00.000-07:002011-04-09T07:32:44.548-07:00a day in the life of a bandster (18 mo. out)I can't watch the clips from the Dr. Oz show but have read enough to realize this woman was 1. lying or 2. way too tight!Yesterday went as such:5-6 am 2 cups of coffee7am one bottle of water with my allergy medication8am luna bar - nutz over chocolatewaterabout 11 the husband wanted some pancakes. I tried a couple bites of one (I hate syrup) so it was dry. Got stuck, dumb girlwaterWent for my Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-3497009331759592052011-04-02T21:39:00.001-07:002011-04-02T22:27:04.556-07:00100!A couple days ago I hit the 100lbs lost mark. (from my highest) I thought I would be more excited but it really made me think how far I had let myself go. I'm proud of my most recent efforts though, especially in light of all that has been happening here at that home front.Last week I noticed I was pretty tight and had got stuck a few times. My allergies kicked in the first sunny day we had and IJen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-90038683802002968312011-03-24T20:28:00.000-07:002011-03-24T21:19:59.030-07:00Is it really Thursday already?Blogging while under the influence of my sleeping meds so please forgive any typos or wayward thoughts.I can't believe it is Thursday already. The last week is such a blur. Husband update: Four 120mi R/T drives to the VA Hospital and still nothing firm although I will give them kudos for diving in to find out what is going on. Stroke is still the suspected thing and he had an MRI today so hope toJen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-91427144996694633252011-03-20T08:07:00.000-07:002011-03-20T08:53:13.616-07:00Happy Vernal Equinox! 'bout time! and update...YAY! Spring is here, well according to the calendar anyway. I am so looking forward to longer, brighter days. This grey weather has to go! (unfortunately, we have a good week of it still ahead. Sigh)I got the husband to go to the ER on Friday night. He had gone nearly a month with his symptoms (nausea, dizzy, loss of taste) well, Friday about 1/3 of his tongue went numb. I think it freaked him Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677701049236919735.post-35673571748956256942011-03-18T08:10:00.000-07:002011-03-18T08:56:27.645-07:00B.Y.O.C. Friday!It’s BYOC Friday – Bring Your Own Crazy! Five little questions – some funny, some serious – that you can copy and paste to your blog. We do this in an effort to get to know each other better and to give our blogging brains a break! Enjoy!1. Regardless of what stage you are in - in your weight loss, get healthy journey – do you still consider yourself “fat”? Was there a point when you stopped Jen from Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847241485437289347noreply@blogger.com5