The Life and Times of "Tanya"

Check out this awesome dancing/singing skit. My brother Gary is the one in yellow. Nice job Gary! They're going to perform this for their school talent show. Do you think they'll win? I definitely do.

I just went to Old Navy and got a pair of those shorts they've been showing on their commercials. Before losing the weight, I would never have even looked at them, but this time, I thought, "why not?" And I'm glad I got them, because I can use them as incentive to lose even more weight! Tanya

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It's been awhile since I did a weigh in, but I recently found out that I'm another 5 pounds down from my January weight! I know that it might not sound like a lot, but the truth is, I'm not even trying to lose weight anymore! It's basically incorporated into my daily living.

Hello There, I am a huge fan of science--I love reading about it, hearing about, writing about it, whatever. But one of the main difficulties I have is talking to other people about science--many people are intimidated, and it seems like they would rather talk about something "softer" intellectually. If you've come across a similar problem, Sci-edge is the answer for you. Sci-Edge is the new wave of science communications. On their new website, which launches April 2nd, you'll be able to connect with other scientists, "techies," and aficionados of science fiction--all for free! You can use the site for professional networking, or even just to socialize with others that share your interests. So be sure to check out Sci-edge early this April. I know I will! Thank you for reading this sponsored post.

Well, the inspection report on the townhouse I'm buying came back relatively free and clear--there are no really bad things like radon, mold, termites, or lead, but there are a bunch of poorly maintained things--like the sliding glass door is in disrepair, and the air conditioner is on it's last leg. Do any of you have any suggestions about how I should go about negotiating home repairs? Tanya

Hello There, I was looking around at different types of sales lead management , and I found a great company called AIMpromote, that I'd love to tell you about. With AIMPromote, you have access to the best lead management system available. It's also the fastest-growing lead management software, and when you work with them, they guarantee that you'll have the ability to utilize every feature of the website, no matter which plan you choose. That is a very rare guarantee in this industry--usually you have to purchase the most expensive package to get access to all the features. Customers are certainly grateful for that, and I bet you will be too. So, if you're looking for the best in website analytics, look no further. You can find it at AIMPromote. Thank you for reading, this has been a sponsored post.

Hello There, Well, I was trying to get some exercise by going running, and I fell and really got some serious brush burns. I tripped and skidded on the concrete and cut up my hands and my knees. Hopefully, I'll be better tomorrow, still sore today though. Tanya

Hello There, Well now that DVD players are here to stay (I swear, I haven't even heard of VHS's in months), the new big thing is automated DVD rentals--think Netflix or Blockbuster's service. These companies are doing really well, because people have realized that they don't really watch their DVDs more than once, so it just doesn't make that much sense to buy the disks. Now, welcome to the new generation. It's called DVDPlay, and it's a completely automated and remotely managed instrument for your DVD-renting pleasure. You can get rentals for only $1.49, and you do it all from a DVDPlay DVD movie rental kiosk (a lot like the type of kiosk where you can get your movie tickets ahead of time). You can even choose a movie to rent from a list of categories, which I particularly love because sometimes I don't know what I want to see exactly, but I know it's got to be a scary movie, or a chick flick, or a documentary...you get the picture. I'm s

Hello There, Well, I am really excited because I am going to go to Ruby Tuesdays tonight with a group of my friends, and I haven't seen them in a long time, so they are really going to be excited to see how thin I've gotten. I'll let you know how it goes! Ruby Tuesdays and skinny jeans--here I come! Tanya

Hey There, As a child, I was totally against games, because I was so competitive, and I hated to lose so much, that I just avoided them altogether. The problem? Now I don't know how to play anything--I don't know any of the rules. Luckily, I'm less competitive now, and I've started learning how to play backgammon . That's why I'm so thrilled that I found a website all about backgammon that has helped me tremendously. The best thing about this site is the video: http://www.backgammonmasters.com/jc.html . When you check it out, you'll see what I mean. The website has developed a character that is the number one backgammon player out there. And you're bound to learn a lot from him! If you love backgammon , or you just want to learn more about it, then you've got to check out this site today! Thank you for reading this sponsored post. The press release is below for your review. Tanya Press Release: http://www.BackgammonMasters.com is using a gro

Hello There, I have to make some serious decisions about my work now--I was thinking that I would just stay in this box making business for the rest of my working life, but maybe I can do better. I go in today for a salary review, and I'm going to request more responsibilities. Tanya

When I was watching TV a few nights ago, I saw a special on staph infections, and it spurred me to seek out more information. I found a helpful site dedicated to news stories about StaphAseptic , a product to ward off staph infections from otherwise susceptible wounds, and I wanted to pass it along to all of my readers. It's essential that we all become educated in the dangers of staph infections. Although many people think of them as similar to any other infection--just a nuisance that will eventually go away--that kind of thinking is not correct for staph infections. In fact, these infections can be deadly. StaphAseptic kills MRSA staph bacteria, and the creators of StaphAseptic now have an educational DVD included in their kit, so that schools, athletic departments, and the like will have information about how best to prevent staph infections. If you know of anyone who would benefit from a StaphAseptic kit, make sure to tell them today! Thank you for reading, this has been a

Hello There, I love the warmer weather, because I am so much more likely to have healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. Is this the case for you as well? My thought is that when it gets warmer, I tend to want foods that have a higher water content, because I get more dehydrated in warm weather. Either way, it's definitely helping my weight loss! Tanya

Hello There, Every time I call my electric and gas company, I hear that my call will be recorded for quality assurance. But I cannot help but think that the Phone Recorder they use is actually for their protection, not mine. I mean, what if they think that I'm going to try to do something fradulent, for instance? (Not that I would, of course, but maybe other people would.) At the same time, however, I guess the Phone Recorder could help me as well, like if I felt that the representative wasn't doing their job properly, or if I thought that I was being harassed. (At the same time, I head about angry customers who may sometimes be the harasser instead of the harassee.) So, I guess in general, phone recordings are a good thing, as long as the company continues to tell customers before it records calls. But what do you think? Are their features of a recorded phone conversation that I didn't touch on here? Do you think they should be outlawed? Alternatively, do you thi

Hello There, I am just about to put in an offer for my new townhouse. One of the best things about the community where I will live is their abundance of running trails. Since I am still technically on a diet, it's wonderful to know that there will be lots of opportunities for exercise this summer. I'm really looking forward to getting even leaner than I am now. Tanya

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I just checked the weather, and it's supposed to get back into the mid 60s by the end of the week. I'm really looking forward to that, because then I can resume my walks. Plus, my birthday is coming up, and I would really like to be able to eat outside for my birthday! Tanya

Hello There, If you are a member of the celeb-crazed American society, then you know all about Rodeo Drive. But did you know that in this section of Beverly Hills resides a Plastic Surgery establishment that is the only one of its kind? Certainly, when a plastic surgeon situates himself in Rodeo Drive, it's because he knows his talent can stand up to picky, meticulous, and near-perfect celebrities, who want to be made even more perfect. It's a difficult job, for sure. One of the things that makes this Beverly Hills plastic surgery center the best is their wide range of state-of-the-art techniques for cosmetic surgery procedures. The list includes tummy tuck, liposuction, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, Botox, and much more. They are truly innovative, and have created transformations that even the most neurotic celebs were amazed by. This plastic surgery center has been featured in the national and international media, so you may have already heard of them. If not, then

I was very pleased yesterday evening, because my realtor was very quick to get me a comparative market analysis. Usually that analysis takes days to arrive. Everything looks good with the home I'm interested in, so I think an offer will be made today or tomorrow. Tanya

Hello There, If you are a Christian individual looking for someone to share your life with, you've probably realized that it can be difficult to find others with your same morals. But you can easily find other Christian Singles at christianlifestyle.com. It just takes a quick look, and you'll realize that there are a lot of others like you who are hoping to find their perfect "other half." So check their site out today. You may have tried other dating sites, but I'm confident that you've seen nothing like this! Thank you for reading, this has been a sponsored post. Tanya

Good evening everyone, Well, I'm just hanging out watching SNL--tonight's host is Julia Louis-Dreyfus. I think she's hilarious, and I am really looking forward to seeing this episode. So with that said, here I go watching it! Hope you have a nice Saturday night. Tanya

Hello There, With my job, I put a lot of miles on my car, and I typically go through cars once every 10 years. When you purchasing cars that often, it becomes essential to get each car at a great deal. Luckily, I found a great site called Lemonfree.com, where I can get Used Cars For Sale . Most shrewd shoppers know that new cars are NOT worth the price! As soon as you drive out of the lot, your car goes down thousands in value if you bought it new. I just cannot bear to make such a bad investment, so I always buy quality used cars. That's why I was so pleased to find this site! If you're a shrewd shopper like me, then you've got to check out this site before you make you next purchase of a used car. I'm confident that you'll love the site too, and you'll be glad you read this post about Lemonfree.com! The features that Lemonfree.com has to offer just cannot be beat. I personally love the Honda CRV , Honda Pilot , and Infiniti G35 , and when I typed thes

Hi there, The weather is REALLY looking bad out there. If any of you have already seen Premonition today, will you comment to let me know what you thought of it, so I know whether I should go out there and brave the storm? I don't trust my driving prowess in this sleet--yikes. Tanya

Hello There, Today, I have some great insurance leads for you. I know that it makes some of us uncomfortable to talk about life insurance, but it's better to think about it now when we're young and healthy (and then get it taken care of and put it out of our minds!), than to wait until it's too late and our loved ones are left to struggle without us. If you want to take charge of your future, do so with a life insurance quote that you're comfortable with. All you need to do is click on the link above, and you'll be on your way to a greater peace of mind--and you cannot put a price tag on that! By the way, if you're looking for health or auto insurance too, then you'll be happy to learn that this site has $200 leads on ALL of your insurance needs. Thank you for reading, this has been a sponsored post. Tanya

I know how crazy the weather can be in March, but I still must say, I'm really surprised by the fact that it is snowing and sleeting right now, when just two days ago, it was beautiful, the birds were chirping, and I was wearing short sleeves. I hope the roads aren't too bad, because Tina and I are planning on seeing Premonition--it's opening night tonight--and I would hate to have to sit home instead. Hope you've all got fun things planned for the weekend. Tanya

When you're looking to purchase a fixer upper, or just remodel your home, one of the things you need to think about are appliances. The kitchen and bathroom are the most lucrative fix-ups you can do, so make sure you get great appliances for a high quality kitchen and bathroom. A great site for appliance parts is called partstap.com. They have an unparalleled inventory--you can pretty much find anything you want appliance-wise--and they are seriously the most impressive appliance site on the internet. So make sure you check them if your looking for some appliances to spruce up your home! Thank you for reading, this has been a sponsored post. Tanya

Hello There, Wow, I can really tell that spring has sprung (even though it's technically not yet spring, I know), because the birds are at their chirpiest. I love waking up and hearing their song--this morning I went out with my coffee and enjoyed them for half an hour before heading to work. It was a wonderful way to start the day. Tanya

Hello There, I just wanted to tell all of you out there about a new online marketing site that I recently came across. I'm so glad to have found this site, because I have a bunch of friends who have been asking me whether I know anything about online marketing, and I have been sorely deficient in that area. Anyway, so this site is really easy to navigate and is dense with information about online marketing, so whether you're a newbie to the business or a veteran, I bet you'll get plenty of interesting tips--or at least a great refresher course! The website is called Intelligent Online Marketing, and it's run by a very honest and hard working man that just wants to make sure he gets some great exposure for his site. He's relatively new to the business as well, so you can easily learn with him. I am confident that this site will be around for a long time--it has the ingredients for success. But why wait to check it out? Head on over there right now! Thank you fo

Hi, I have been very interested in informing people about credit cards for awhile now. My grandmother apparently used her credit card to its breaking point, and she didn't tell anyone about it until she was tens of thousands of dollars in debt. You always hear about this happening to college students who have no sense of finances, but it can happen to anyone. On the other side, credit cards are an absolute wonder in the sense that they are a secure way to keep track of your transactions and deal with disputes should you ever have to. So what is the best way to find the happy medium? My suggestion is to know as much as you can before you go out there and apply for a credit card. And in order to make sure that my readers get the best information out there, I did a few searches, and came across the website called cardguide, where you can apply for credit cards , as well as get lots of great information about all types of cards. This is essential to the new card applicant, but at

Hello There, I hope everyone is doing well on this lovely spring-like evening. Now that I'm feeling a little better, my friend Tina and I went to this lovely little bistro for al freco coffees and some light reading--even though we were still in our small hometown, it felt like a little vacation! Tanya

Hello There, If you are an eligible bachelorette looking for a successful mate, then you've definitely got to check out the " sugar daddy " website that I've found. Although I personally don't want to date anyone that I already know is making a lot of money (because I feel like I'd always have the suspicion of ulterior motives), I know a lot of people--my friend Suice, for instance--who will ONLY date people with a lot of money, so this site is for them. And if you like to know that you're dating someone with security, then this site is for YOU as well. Make sure you check it out if the description fits you--it's the best site of its kind that you're going to find. Thank you for reading, this has been a sponsored post.

Hello All, Well, I think that I'm starting to get better now--I had a really bad stomachache this morning, but now, I'm starting to feel normal again. However, I don't want to go for a long walk or anything in case my stomach starts to act up when I'm not home. I'll have to ride the bike or do an exercise video from home instead--anything to keep the weight down! Tanya

Hello There, I just wanted to tell you a little bit about a property company that I found recently, called Orlando Commercial Real Estate . They're a York Property Company, and if you are a tenant, then this company is for YOU. Indeed, their specialization is tenant representation, so you know you can count on them if you have any difficulties with your landlords. In addition, if you are a resident of the central Florida region, you can enjoy this company's assistance when you're searching for office or warehouse facilities for your business or organization. Although I only recently heard about York Property Company, you can be assured that they're here to stay. In fact, they've led the business of Orlando Corporate Real Estate services for over 22 years. Thank you for reading, this has been a sponsored post. Tanya

Hello There, I was hoping that I would feel better today, but instead, I'm feeling much worse. Hopefully, this is the worst of it, because it's such a beautiful day, and I'd love to go for a walk, but my stomach hurts too much to even consider it! Tanya

Hello There, If you're at all interested in optics, then you need to know about OpticsPlanet.net, where you can get much more than a pair of Binoculars . Not only are their products state-of-the-art, they are also at the best deals you are going to find anywhere. I'm serious; I've talked about optics planet before, but they are just such a great company, that I am always happy to remind my readers about the products they have to offer. No matter the reason or the budget, if you're looking for optics, these are for you! For just a short list of their inventory, check out the following: sunglasses , how to buy sunglasses , tennis sunglasses , golf sunglasses , motorcycle goggles , photochromic sunglasses , goggles , Prescriptions , shooting goggles , telescopes , and of course, binoculars . You're gonna love Optics Planet--I guarantee it! Thank you for reading, this has been a sponsored post. Tanya

Hello There, I'm feeling a little sick today, and so is my friend Tina. Unfortunately, this seems to happen when the weather changes--even if it goes from cold to warm. The worst part is, I LOVE warm weather, and now I'm missing out on it. Hopefully the warm part of March will continue until I'm healthy again. Tanya

I have a lot of USB cables going into my fancy new computer. I got the printer, the camera, the keyboard, the mouse, the microphone, the webman. The mess of wires is getting to be too much! I need to get myself a USB Adapter . That could help me turn this mess of a desk into something a little more tame...plus it's kind of like an item of the future. Just look at its picture there. The future is here, it's now, the USB Adapter ! This has been a sponsored post.

I heard a horror story on the news this evening about a woman having her credit card stolen when she was using it online. When ever you are entering your credit card, make sure there is a little picture of a lock in the bottom right corner. This means the site is secure and no one can hack into your information. I hope everything turns out ok for that woman!

Do you wear contact lenses? Well, if you do you might wanna pay attention to this. ReNu has issued a ReNu Contact Lens Solution Recall . If you use the ReNu Multiplus contact lens solution, you could be in danger. They're recalling 1 million bottles because of trace amounts of iron that have been found. Hey, but if you just got that Lasik eye surgery you've been hearing so many things about, you wouldn't be worry right now!

Temptation has reared its ugly head again. When I was in high school, my favorite, FAVORITE breakfast food was these sausages wrapped in pancakes. Oooh soooo good (but not very good for you). Well, they went off the market for awhile, but they're back apparently. I saw them at my Super Walmart today and just had to have them. Hopefully I have enough strength to make this a one time deal!

Healthadel.com is a great resource for all kinds of health information. For example, you can check out their Natural gout remedies . Who would want to remedy gout unnaturally? Or worse, naturally unremedy gout! Another thing I like is their section on skin care . I've had a lot of skin problems. As an adult, I think I've finally got things in check, but I could've used some extra help like this site during those teenage years!

So, I haven't been blogging about games as much as I used to. I'm big into playing cards. My favorite site to play cards online is Pogo. They have all my favorites: hearts, spades, euchre, bridge, and cribbage. Plus you get to play against people from all over the world and try and improve your rank. It's a good way to kill some time!

There's a woman at my work named Helen. Helen is a single mom. Between the long hours at the box company and the never-ending tasks of motherhood, you can imagine that she doesn't get much time to date (unlike me who has the time, but doesn't date anyway, but that's another story). Well now there's a dating site for Single Moms and Single Dads , appropriately named SingleMomAndDads.com. I'm gonna tell Helen about it first thing tomorrow, because she deserves someone special in her life! This has been a sponsored post.

Did you know Ruby Tuesdays no longer gives you a bottle of ketchup to use? They bring you out a little saucer of ketchup, and it's a pretty tiny saucer. But I have turned this negative into a positive. Although I am a big ketchup user, I also know that ketchup is very high in sugars and sodium...two things I DO NOT NEED any more of. A lot of little changes in your diet like this can pay big dividends in the long run!

Hello, Do you you know anything about secured personal loans ? If not, then you've come to the right post, because I have some information for you. If you check out the UK Personal Loan Store, you can read a list of articles about secured personal loans, and find out how you can get approved for one. This type of loan is great for anyone, and you can use it for your dream vacation, car financing, putting that addition on your house, or anything else you can imagine! And if you are one of the many who needs a bad credit loan , or problem remortgages , there is plenty of information on this site just for you. Plus, if you are ready to get out of debt, and you are looking for debt consolidation loans , I found interest rates on this site that are the best I've seen in a long time. Make sure you check them out today--I'm confident that you will be impressed with what UK Personal Loan Store has to offer. Thank you for reading, this has been a sponsored post. Tanya

Hello, Just working and listening to Pandora here--did you know that Pandora.com is one of those "web 2.0" sites? For awhile I didn't really know what web 2.0 even was, but now I realize that it's the new wave of sites where user input actually improves the site. If you have any cool web 2.0 sites that you know of, clue me in! I've also recently been looking at Zillow.com for info about home prices. Tanya

Hi there, As I've mentioned in a few previous posts, I currently have a Verizon plan with a horribly outdated and practically broken Samsung phone, but I am really interested in the new T-Mobile phones , and I wanted to let my readers in on them, in case any of you are in the market for a new phone. In a few months, my contract will be up with Verizon and I'll either be able to upgrade to a different phone, or switch service providers altogether. I have enjoyed my two years with Verizon, but the T-Mobile phone deal is really swaying me. The deal is this: for a limited time, you can actually get a FIFTY DOLLAR T-Mobile rebate when you order any new T-Mobile plan online. The only stipulation is that the plan you order needs to cost $34.99 or more per month--but if you've ever owned a phone in the last decade, you know that this is not a hard guideline to follow. So if you're interested in getting a new phone, and you are considering T-Mobile, check out the link above

Another day, another dollar. Hopefully another pound lost too--with how well this weight loss journey is going, I would still be proud of myself, even if I gained back a pound or two. I've really dropped the weight, and it's mainly been thanks to the fact that I had to keep reporting my successes or failures on this blog. I would recommend this method to anyone who is trying to lose weight. When you feel like your answering to your readers, it's awesome motivation. Tanya

Hello there, I love blogging about Coupon Chief because I want to make sure that everyone gets the best deals they possibly can. With Coupon Chief's awesome inventory of coupons, you really can look of virtually any store you can think of, and get a better deal than you ever imagined. The Coupon Chief website is beautifully laid out, and I always like to visit and see what new coupons they've listed. Updates are continuous, so you know you're always getting the most current deal. So check them out. Recently, my favorite place to go is Travelocity, and the Travelocity deals just cannot be beat! Thank you for reading, this has been a sponsored post. Tanya

Hello there, I am really excited, because I recently visited another townhouse that was for sale, and it looks like I'd get a great, sturdy place for a great deal. Of course, I need to still make sure that the inspection came through with no major issues, but that aside, I think I could get some instant equity and really be able to make the house a home. Hopefully, it'll all work out. This house-buying process is a major stressor. Good night, Tanya

Today is a beautiful, sunny day, especially for March. It rained in the morning, but it's wonderful now--mid 60s and sunny. It makes me want to purchase a nice Sun Room. So, I looked around on the internet, and I was able to find a great company called SunPorch that has been in the business for over three decades, and just lately, they've made some serious design updates to their sunrooms. One of my favorite updates is the SunPorch easy-slide window that they've recently released. It's aesthetically amazing. You can slide the window open to let in the fresh spring air, or you can close it to keep out the rain--easy as pie. And to celebrate the designs they've just released, SunPorch is offering ten percent off ALL Orders placed before the end of April. You can start searching the entire sun room inventory they offer by heading over to the SunPorch Home page . So make sure you check out www.Sunporch.com for a great sun room right away. You'll be glad you

Have any of you purchased a fixer upper home? I am looking at a townhouse that hasn't been updated for about 30 years (at least cosmetically), but it is a sturdily built place, and all the really expensive things are still working smoothly. Would you suggest I buy this type of home or one that's already ready to move in? I think a fixer upper would be a better deal, but I'd like your input. Tanya

Gross! I'm sure that's what you were thinking, but it's important that you see just how horrible staph can get. I am writing this to promote awareness about the reality of the staph infection . These infections can be very dangerous, and even deadly, and they typically look like the flesh-eating scenario shown above. I had a good friend who contracted staph after getting her wisdom teeth out--and that's supposed to be a very minor surgery in most cases! So you need to be careful about staph, especially now as these infections move from the hospital to the public. To help protect yourself from staph whenever you get a wound, you can use the new over-the-counter treatment, called StaphAseptic. It's currently the best product out there for topical staph prevention, and it will certainly give you peace of mind as you heal. Thank you for reading, this has been a sponsored post. Tanya

Hi there everyone, Well, I'm getting really upset with my home search. The townhouse I've been blogging about for weeks now went to the other buyer...apparently because they were willing to settle before I was. But regardless, I'm starting to have reservations about my realtor because I don't know if he is able to handle the pace at which I want to work. I don't want to wait around to buy my dream home. Do any of you have advice about whether I should look for a different realtor or not? It's a tough decision. Tanya

Hello there, Have you heard about the Adfinity affiliate yet? I just learned about them after reading the press release (which is copied below for your reading pleasure). It turns out they are a very new company, but they are already showing enormous promise. No matter the audience, they offer weekly payouts for partner performers, and one-on-one support to their customers, as well as a wealth of lucrative offers. Check them out--you have nothing to lose. ...........................PRESS RELEASE............................................. Adfinity.com Relaunches Website, Announces Attendance at eComXpo Miami, FL (Adfinity.com) -- March 2, 2007 -- Adfinity, one of the fastest growing interactive advertising networks, has completed a full renovation of their website, Adfinity.com. The new website features greater information for prospective affiliates and online advertisers to learn more about what is available from this up and coming network. Adfinity President Gennadiy Ryklin rem