Living Without a Car

So, I stumbled upon this link somehow http://books.google.com/books?id=7Aaqef3g6J0C (I think while reading http://wyldeandraw.blogspot.com/ ) and I found it very interesting. Until a couple of months ago, I had been carpooling everyday. But truth be told, it saved me zero money. I kind of felt bad for the guy (carpooler) b/c he was the one really trying to save money for his family, so I never charged him anything...AND we drove my car everyday. It was cool though, b/c what I valued the most was being able to drive in the HOV lane and get to work in lightening speed :) So, overall, it was mutually beneficial.

However, lately, I have been the one needing to save money. It seems that lately I have been spending more than I make. Its not like I go on insane shopping sprees or anything. It is just becoming more expensive to live. Food, rent, unexpected expenses...and do I even need to mention gas prices?!

So, I went to the aforementioned site and read the preview of the book. It makes a lot of sense- just not totally for me. While saving $712 a month by not having to pay for gas, insurance or a car payment would be AMAZING, it would be impossible for me to get around without a car, unfortunately. I live 15 miles from work and that is all highway. There is no way hubby would even consider moving closer either b/c we chose or current apartment b/c it is a fair distance between both of our jobs (but still more in my favor- 30 miles to work for him). Even though not owning a car is not an option for me, there still are things I -and everyone- can do to save fuel at least. For instance, I live in a very central location to restaurants, shops, a grocery store- all less than a mile away. I could easily ride my bike (thanks baby!) or walk anywhere I need to go locally. That alone will save me some moola on fuel and hey, I'll even get in some exercise while getting there!

Just something I have been thinking about...

RMc

Time to Get Back On and Happy Things!

Well, I have fallen off of the "Raw" Wagon this week, figuratively speaking...and hard! I feel terrible about it- not only guilty but also physically terrible. I've been much more gloomy/sad lately and it has been hard for me to muster up the motivation to exercise...Which is really bad b/c I am supposed to be training to RUN (not walk) a 5K with my brother this weekend. Plus, having not been exercising like I should, I feel I am gaining weight which makes me even more sad and almost depressed....grrrrrrr......More than that, I feel like I have failed myself b/c I never finish anything that I start. Well, in all fairness, I never really set a firm goal. So, maybe I set myself up for failure from the beginning....ANYWHO! Ill try these tips(http://rawblog.blogspot.com/2008_02_01_archive.html) and get back on and be just fine, I think.

On to some happy things...So, regardless that I havent been training like I should, I am still very excited about running the 5K this weekend with my bro. He has lost lost 40-50lbs in the last 7 months and he is really getting into being healthy and fit. I am proud of him and I am glad this is something we can do together. :) However, right aftwards, we have to go help my parents move which will make for one long, exhausting day! But im ready for it!!!

Happy thing #2-As mentioned above, my parents are FINALLY getting their own place after probably 10 years and I couldnt be happier for them. My mom finally got her big kitchen that she has been dying for...and two bedrooms b/c my dad snores...haha... Good for them!

P.S. I think it is time that I get a home computer so I can upload pics from my camera, huh?

Best Green Smoothie EVER!

Okay, depending on how long you blend it, it comes out more like a juice...which great too!

I dont like to have to chew mine, so i blend for quite a while. Ingredients below. I hope you enjoy it as much as i do!

Tart Green Smoothie
3 Kiwis
1 Cucumber
1 Handful of Romaine Lettuce
2 Handfuls of Grapes

Taste is very tart and pleasant :)

Just a little SAD humor...

Corny but cute........

What Ronalds Kids Bug HIM For....

So sad and funny at the same time....

YAY!

This is exciting stuff, ya'll!

This was on Foxnews.com today and I could'nt have said it better myself. Click on link below...

http://www.foxnews.com/bloghealth/?bbPostId=BzhC9i1K700DCzCjqYllcpQCfAjI9DriLSEwAZuvXUtoJ3L&bbParentWidgetId=B7vTq211WR1v6GHdP9Zdm1e

FINALLY!

Sorry for not posting in a while...I have been doing some very important research on Raw/Living Foods and I believe I have finally decided this will be my main focus for my blog...and of course, a little about myself/my life ever now and then. I am so excited about it.....MORE TO COME SHORTLY! Stay tuned!

Rebekah

Sicko!

Happy Belated New Year to you- all of my 2 readers :)

Im sick unfortunately. :( I am stillt trying to figure out if i actually want to blog about something worthwhile or just talk about myself all the time. After all, that is what i do best! haha

Back to bed for me.....

No More Christmas!

What a great christmas...one of the best i have had anyway!

Drew had art made for me using two of our wedding pictures...Very sweet....

Drew and i went over to my sister's house. That seems to have become the family gathering place lately. Maybe b/c it is centrally located or maybe b/c i only have a 600 sqaure foot apartment. haha....The girls made out like bandits! They got educational toys like laptops that teach you your ABC's and foreign languages, fake makeup and clothes. That should keep them busy for another year. But the most awesome gift of all had to be the Hannah Montana wig that my brother got Natalie. Well, you know, I just think she is the cutest thing ever already, but with the wig on, she is super star! :) I keep telling Rachel she needs to get her into an acting program or something. I really think she would do well. She even has the "star" smile! :)

On Christmas Eve, we went to Drew's mom's house. We played the usual White Elephant game. I was smart and bought a nice candle set. I was one of the first people to choose a gift, so naturally I chose my own :) Drew got stuck with an ugly green throw blanket...hehe

It was just a great time all around....We still have one more Christmas to "do" at Drew's dad's house on the 29th. After that, no more christmas...til next year, that is!

RMc

Presenting Mr. & Mrs. McCauley!

For those of you who havent heard or didnt attend, no one said "I object." So, it is official- I am now Mrs. Rebekah McCauley as of December 1st! :)

It was a great wedding...and I'm not only saying that b/c it was mine...it really was quite nice. But i did have a lot of help from the ladies at the church. 1.I am not a decorator and 2.I had no idea how to plan a wedding! But amazingly, nothing went too terribly wrong. Afew people were late by about 5 hours and there were some tacky things written on our get-away car but all in all, things were awesome! I married the love of my life- who cried, by the way :) It was very sweet.

By the way, Merry Christmas...or Happy Hannukah or Happy Kwanza!

RMc

In Sickness and in Health

I like to kick off flu season every year by actually getting the flu. Its amazing...the chills and cold sweats the body aches- I love it! Umm....yeah right! I did however get a nasty case of the flu blues (more like a sinus infection/ head cold) earlier this week and am still fighting it. As if Mondays weren't bad, right? A Monday with the flu is definitely 10 times worse.
It did have its positives though- A. I was able to finish my book (which is very exciting b/c I am looking forward to starting my new one) and B. I got to spend a lot of "quality" time with Drew. He made me spaghetti :) Ladies, make sure before you marry someone you know that he will take care of you when you cant take care of yourself..."In sickness and in health." Let it marinate (haha)...

...Oh, and C. A 3 day weekend!

Thanks for reading!
RB

Start Here

Hello...
My name is Rebekah. I live in Lewisville, TX (Dallas/ Ft. Worth area). I am engaged to be married to the most wonderful person in the world! Drew and I have been together for 2 years and we are sealing the deal on May 4, 2008. :)
Im no good at these kinds of things. I dont like to talk about myself much (im sure my family would disagree! haha). That's kind of why i am starting this blog. I want family and friends (and strangers too!) to be able to come here and see what is going on in my life and to kind of share my thoughts on things that probably wouldn't come up in normal conversation.
More things about me....I love my family, friends, God, my fiance, speeding, fried foods, kitty cats, shoes, candles, an interesting thought, to learn about different religions, traveling, swimming, scrapbooking and comfy pajamas. I DONT love my job, being alone for more than a few hours, talking on the phone, smelling like food i have just cooked, people that talk/walk slow, waking up early, traffic, yelling, tight clothes, and rain.
I sure there is much more, but again, i am no good at this kind of stuff. Hopefully, with practice, i will get better :)

Thanks for reading!
RB