New Job, New Goals, New Year

2010 has been pretty nice to me so far. I have had 3 job offers, haven't got sick, made some goals that I have actually stuck to.

The Job: Forever Fit by MD.

I am a nutrition counselor, instructor.  After patients get there medical history and physical done, they come to me and we do a full body composition analysis and talk about metabolism, Calorie intake, and macronutrient ratios. Pretty much I help them understand their present status, set a goal of where they want to be and then teach them how to acheive it through diet and lifestyle changes.  It's cool and the people that I work with are all so nice and friendly.  I think it was meant to be.  I am also going to be doing personal consulting on the side so if you have referrals or you are interested in learning about your body and how to make it feel better e-mail me. nutritionbycalli@gmail.com

Health: Me good, Michael bad.

Michael has had this horrible cough for a while now and we've been fighting off any worse conditions with healthy eating and rest, but this weekend it got him. Coughing all night, pressure in his head and a really bad plugged ear.  I think he's getting better, but I can never tell. (You know how guys like to drag out their pity parties...)

New Years Goals: Semi-sticking to them

After Thanksgiving I had this desire or urge to run a half marathon.  I'm not a runner, not a jogger, but I feel like "if the extremely unhealthy people on Biggest Loser can do it, then I should be able to." So I started runing with my friend Jena and we would go 3 miles for a while, then 4, then 5. A week ago we went 7 miles.  It wasn't even that bad... Except for mile 7 killed me.  I felt like I was 98 years old and 500 LBS.  Well, I finished and was proud of myself until I tried to run after that and couldn't make it past 4 miles without my knee (the one that has screws in it) cracking and swelling up. So I decided running isn't for me.  It was a good motivator, but it's not worth possibly injuring myself more than I need. I have an alternative...

Work Out Club. Now that looks fun!

My mom makes fun of me, but I don't care, I just like to organize things that make me and others happy. I've grown to love exercising outdoors, especially in this amazing weather. Anyway, I am starting a work out club.  It will be 3 times a week at a park and we will run, climb, lunge, push-up, and squat until we are fit. I will run it and anyone can come that wants to get on a schedule of working out and be motivated.  Comment if you're interested or e-mail me nutritionbycalli@gmail.com

ALSO, check out my top ten "DO's" for 2010 HERE!!!

Christmas, New Years, The Snow

Being the youngest child in my family, I take traditions very seriously.  My family has always been real big on traditions and I think we have fun ones.  Reality and the growing rate of our families doesn't help the situation.  It seems every year gets more and more scattered and thrown together.  So my christmas was good, but a bit of a let down.  I guess it's just time for Michael and I to get some rad, totally awesome traditions of our own going! Question... Why is it that grandkids control everything?

These pics are of Michael and I getting in the truck Christmas Eve morning. You can tell we were real excited for all the holiday festivies!

This is my whole family Christmas Eve Night in our "recycled Christmas" t-shirts.  That was our theme for gift giving and what not.  After we drew names we had to come up with 3 gifts for our recipient. "Something bottled, something baked, something old that you remake."  It was fun to see what people recycled into cool gifts.  I really liked forcing people to be creative and not just pick something up a few days before.

These are my neices and nephews in their random cuteness!

I love Michael and Max having a special storytime moment!

New Years Eve actually turned out to be really fun this year.  We had a shin dig at Shalene's house and there ended up being like 14 of us toasting with our martinelli's at midnight.  Of course there were rockets and fire being thrown and set off in the backyard, because my husband is a pyromaniac. We just played games and ate good food, pot luck style.  It was a decent time! Shalene took pictures that night so those will be posted later.

New Years Day we went to Thatcher to go tubing in the snow.  Mt. Gram is the place there that has snow.  It was really fun because I think the last time I did that was when I was about 2 years old!  Michael's grandparents were super adventurous and did everything we did.  It's a different feeling when you can hang out with your grandparents and it's cool!

Michael posing nicely next to the snow.

Not a hot tub Michael... a porch.

I ripped a hole in my pants while lunging to put my boots on!

Our pathetic attempt at a snowman. You can't see the Homer Simpson hair very well... You can tell we know it's really lame!

Good shot of the mountain.

Yep. Official

Friday was indeed a glorious day. It was exciting and surreal.  People that are too cool to walk, get over it and just do it.  You have put in time and money, energy and effort so just complete it officially and do it. It was worth doing I think. This was me getting dropped off at the Nursing and Health Innovation college in downtown Phoenix.  This is where I gathered with a bunch of other students,NUR, EXW, NTR.  We sign in grab our name card and assemble in groups depending on major.  The funnest part was walking down the street with the bag pipe players leading us to the convention center.  It was like a weird dream: people in gowns, random bagpipe music, walking in the middle of a busy street.  It was pretty neat. The actual program was long and semi-monotenous, but itwas cool to hear my name and accept my diploma and feel the closure of accomplishment.  It was rad because my whole family was there to cheer me on, Shalene and Max aren't shown in this one...

And so I did it everyone, it feels good and now I gotta get out there and make some money!

Yes, this is how I rock the cap and gown! Thanks everyone that cheered me on. Now lets get on with Christmas!!

My grades, Ya the B was an 89% ridiculous...

Folks... One more Day

Starting to feel weird as I exit the student role.  It was strange when Michael and I went and got swigs and snacks and sat down and watched So You Think You Can Dance and had not a lingering care in the world.  Usually we feel guilty when we just "hang" because we know there are projects, papers, homework ect to be done.  It's like I don't know how to do nothing.  Weird... I know, but cool.

Update on the Job: The New Mexico doctor called back, set me up with the MD in Mesa and I am going into the clinic Tuesday to meet them and possibly set things up!  AND... the New Mexico doctor also told me that there are opportunities for me in Tepme and PHX incase this one isn't what I was looking for.

Life Update:  This weekend is kind of insane! Friday is graduation and the Higher Ground Christmas recital, which I will be Hip Hopping in. Then out dancing with the girls! Saturday, Dress Rehearsal for CDC, possible Jump Street party and then the Christian Dance Company show, which myself and my mother will be dancing in. Lot's of dancing and partying, weird... those are my favorite things to do!

I promise no more pictures of me, it's getting out of control...

4 Days

As I move closer to the end, I start to lose my perfectionist-ism.  All semester Michael, tells me "stop being a stupid perfectionist and stressing about dumb things!"  It's true I get really picky about things that end up wasting more of my time then helping me. So tonight as I finish up my 13-page project/paper, I did exactly that.  I didn;t care.  If it was a Nutrition course of course I would care! But for a random elective, no I wont do it!! So with that said I shall make my final update before I post pictures of me in my cap and gown and pretty little paper that deems me a person that completed college.

0 papers to go
0 presentaitions to go
0 packets to go
0 finals to go

What a GOOD-FREAKIN- FEELING!!!!!!!!

8 DAYS

Today was my last day of "physical school." It was bittersweet. Call me a nerd, but I actually like school.  I like testing myself and challenging myself and showing that I know stuff.  Like I said, I am proud to be done and graduating, but I think I will miss it and I won't all at the same time.

Exciting that I have a couple "possible jobs"

A Doctor called me on Friday. Yes a Doctor!!! I felt so  important!  He wanted to talk to me about the job I applied for and of course I was at Khols shopping and my phone was beeping "Im about to die." So he asked me if I had time to talk and I asked him if I could call him in about an hour and he said yes and I was excited. Well I called back, no answer. Still haven't heard form him.  I WILL BE PERSISTENT, because this gig is awesome.  I would have doctors refer patients to me and then I would evaluate them, design their diets and teach them how to better their diabetes, obesity, nutrient deficiency ect ect... And teach group classes. Really cool. So cross your fingers that I get a hold of him!

The other is Medifast weight loss center. Not ideal, but it would give me the experience that I need for some of the cooler jobs I want.

4 presentaitions down

2 papers down

1 design packet down

1 LONG paper to go
1 Final Exam to go

And the Countdown Begins!!

14 DAYS
Well Folks,

Here it is December 4th, exactly 2 weeks from RIGHT NOW I will be excepting my diploma and graduating from college. It is a great feeling to have applied myself for this long and then finally accomplished it with honors. I am slightly bragging, because I think I deserve it. School is not easy or stress-free. I will be counting down the days.

3 presentations down, 1 to go
1 paper down, 2 to go
1 Final Exam to go
1 Final design packet to go

The Puppy Chow Dance

I am not lying when I say this REALLY happened spontaneously and was so funny that we had to recreate it for the camera!!! Oh man, good good times!

You know life's good when...

1) You get in your car and turn the heater on!!! What? Yes, I couldn't believe what a glorious day it was today when I walked outside, had to run in and grab a jacket, and then sit in my car and switch the dial from blue to red!!  Oh yes, what an event!

2) You walk into Circle K and there are styrofoam cups lined up by the fountain.  This is a magnificent occurrence.  My sister surprised me and I was speechless because I felt so much joy :) In case you are unaware, plastic swig cups drip and sweat and make your drink taste funny. Styrofoam does everything right.

3) You never go to class because you are graduating soon and realize it doesn't matter! Obviously I wont let myself fail, but I might allow myself to get a couple B's.

4) You get to leave the door open, chill on the couch and carve 

pumpkins and eat trail mix. Check out our finished projects. Michael's are the good ones, mine is the gay ghost holding the candle stick floating in the window. Yes I had to describe it cause it's not very easy to make out!

 5) You know you will be attending an awesome costume party the night before Halloween. BE THERE OR BE SQUARE! Click here for the details!

Craft Wednesday

So, I've had the same hobbies forever.  If you know me well you know that I love dancing, singing and playing my guitar, cooking and eating.  Well in my quest to develop other hobbies comes CRAFT WEDNESDAY.  My super crafty friend Emily Anderson does a craft Thursday and that inspired me.  My mo in law Vicky made this cute little doo dah that I really wanted to make because it supports my obsession with the holidays and supports one of my current hobbies.  So instead writing it all out I will show you the equation that makes up Craft Wednesday #1.

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Hooray for these Santa Aprons!!!!!!!!!! which I may possibly wear a total of one time (When we have our baking extravaganza the week before Christmas).  Not sure if I want to accumulate sewing as a new hobby, but maybe a semi-hobby.

WATCH OUT NOW!!!

In case you didn't notice the sidebar and the 'CARNEVIL' Halloween party we are having check it out! If you read my blog that means you know me and therefore are invited. Shalene and I will be quite the sight.  Here is a sneak peak at our home made costumes.

Dead teeth and weekend

SO these aren't my teeth, but I am on my way to the one on the left. A long time ago, when I was ummmm 9 or 10, I smashed my face into the sidewalk while knee boarding on a skateboard.  My tooth was knocked loose, but not out so I pushed it back in and hoped for the best.  My dentist told me that my teeth would turn black within the next year and I would need implants or caps or something.  Well I am 23 and my teeth have never turned black, they've managed to stay white even through braces. Well, meet Kirk, my brother...
He is an endodontist, yes that is better than a dentist, was here this weekend and says, "Calli, is your tooth grey?" I replied, "not that I've noticed..." He is examining my tooth making me more and more self conscious by the second.  Well, I brushed it off because he is just a nit picky dentist.  Today at lunch Shalene says, "Calli, I think your tooth is darker than normal."  She claims she just noticed it the past few days.  Well I got in my car and looked in the rear view mirror, yes my tooth is definitely darker.  Really? 14 years later? When I don't have parents paying for dental insurance? Really? SO I did a little ice cube to the tooth test and yes I felt nothing and my tooth is dead.  This means I get to fly to New York for a nice vacation of having my brother perform a root canal and internal bleaching or something to that nature on me.  Ughhhh.....

As for the weekend, There was lots of family time, sparkle partyness, wedding shower, baby blessings, and not one ounce of homework. Oh how I love being a graduating Senior who is so done with caring about school!

D-Backs

It seems that I never have my camera at the times I want it and so I end up with a billion pictures of Max because he is usually in my presence. BUT, I do have a few from the Diamond Backs game that Michael and I went to. We don't really care for baseball we were just there because Higher Ground performed for pre-game. They did good, so I looked good. Phew!!! What a task to orchestrate 50 or 60-some girls in a 4 minute production dance with props and make it all fit on a baseball track that is awkwardly shaped...

I couldn't help myself...

Must Click to make bigger and fully enjoy...

Take a moment... Remember

Happy Birthday Michael...

Well Folks, Michael is.............................................25..........................................
What a big boy. I can't tell you how proud I am of him. He started his own Insurance company, he is so determined and disciplined and he is already on the road to success!! He's such a hard worker and I am so grateful for that. We did a little shop shop for the MR. and hit up Buffalo Wild Wing for dinner and Good Ol birthday Crispy Cream! You can tell this was his birthday and not mine!!!

Ooooo and I got all crafty and made Michael a blanket for football season. He is a nerd about the fall/winter and it being cold on a Sunday afternoon, on the couch watching football, cuddled up with snacks relaxing. So I thought I'd make him a personalized blanket for the occasion. (And so we don't have to share)What do I do during the day when I'm not working or at school? Oh I just play/stare/cuddle/become more and more in love with this little creature...
And watch Shalene be a really good Mom. Man it's hard stuff. I compare it to working at Countrywide... Get hired, have no training, and learn the job. Ya its hard, annoying, confusing, tiring, irritating, and overwhelming, but all the while your getting paid and in a few weeks you've taught yourself the ins and outs and in another week or two you might be training someone! I admire you Shalene I think you're getting the hang of it superbly.

Sister Lunch

Today we had a "sister lunch" with my mom, sister, and all my sister-in-laws (well minus Bonnie, we missed her lots!) It was a very baby-friendly environment and freaked me out a little, because it made me realize that the next little baby that joins the clan will most likely be mine. Im not pregnant, but possibly soon and it's weird to see myself as the diaper bag carrying, baby discussing, motherly figure that I know I have to be one day. I've always known I want kids, but looking to the future is almost humorous... Oh man maybe these are just immature ramblings...

Our sister lunch consisted of these little rascals
This little Dolly...
The Great and Powerful Maximus
And fat little Fox, but his pictures were all blurry...

Max is here!

Maximus J Barainca has arrived. I am so happy that mom and baby are both healthy and happy and doing well. Shalene had a marathon delivery almost 20-some hours and I was there for most of it. I almost missed the birth because I had to work, but I got a sub here and there and raced back and forth and I made it. I got to witness the most incredible miracle. Baby Max is so precious and so cute I want to steal him. Obviously I will be his favorite Aunt so I don't need to. Well I'm sure Shalene will post all about it when she gets some sleep and feels not so exhausted. She was a warrior and a champ! Enjoy a few pictures!

What my family does for entertainment...

Watch Here

Michael is a big boy!

Those of you who don't know, Michael has officially started his own company providing insurance. He does home, auto, life, and soon health insurance. SO proud!! So, check out the card, give him a call if you need to or check out the web site. www.safestreetinsurance.com

Baby Max

Is almost here...
We had a little Photo Shoot to capture her status before Maximus comes. The naked belly ones are awesome, but obviously those don't belong up here! Hooray I can't wait to see what this child looks like!

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God Bless America

Do you know these men? They are my homies...

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!

Shalene and Jim and Michael and I went up to Thatcher this weekend to get away from the Mesa heat. We drove up Friday night, ate at grandpa Overstreet's restaurant, and then sat on the back porch until we went to bed. On Saturday, we woke up and drove to the cabin that is up on the mountain. Nowdays people's cabins are more like houses in the woods, this was an actual cabin...

We did lots of this...

This was the location that we were supposed to see rad fireworks, instead we just saw a rad view.

Michael and his beloved cheetos...

Jim and I jammed a little with our guitars, Shalene and Michael providing excellent singing

yes, I am patriotic with my flag shirt I know...

We shot pop cans, water bottles, and targets. I am a pretty good shot, but Jim did win the target contest. I wish I had the picture of Shalene. For some reason a pregnant lady aiming with a gun is very funny! I do have this on though! Oh Maximillion!! We went on a mini hike, but had to be careful so that Shalene didn't go into labor on us at the cabin.

We had intentions of making a scary movie. We had the plot and most of the dialouge. I then realized that there was no spotlight on my camera and I only had 3 minutes of battery left. So we will take another trip up there to make our award-winning film.

Aboo-bity-bop-ity!

UPDATE

Okay this was an eventful weekend. Friday was the day of auditions. Alicia White and I left for Phoenix Convention Center at 6:00AM and met Kelsey there. We waited in the line and it was hot hot hot. Kat was there, she is stinkin skinny and cartoon-like. The camera crew was goin crazy and we shot some little segments where we danced around like dorks and rapped about Phoenix. When we got to go inside it was soooo long and so exhausting from being nervous and excited for hours on end. Amazing Dancers everywhere and past SYTYCD contestants which was so cool! Not knowing at all what to expect we went into our audition and did what what we could to show them we can dance. If you asked me what steps or moves I did, no idea.... BUT apparently it was somewhat good cause I got a golden ticket!!! After that I got to do all this fun TV stuff and then I returned Saturday morning for round 2, this time at the theater. This was ridiculous. I danced in front of Mary, Nigel and Mia Michaels, what the crap!?! They were cutting SO many people so I was so nervous. After I danced I knew my chances were real slim. I got cut. Obviuously I was a little bummed, but I couldn't believe that I even got that far and who I was dancing for. We had a lot of fun and I met so many cool people. This was a great experience and Im so glad I didn't chicken out. Thanks for the good times ladies, Im glad we were together!!!!

As far as American Idol, I can't go to LA anymore because I/we have no money. So it looks like that is out of the question this year. Bummer... I hate when money is the controling factor of cool things in life...

Well , it's that time of year again. Hahahaha, why must I be such a reality TV junkie? Well just the ones that actually cool. Im takin a dance trip to LA next week and I think I'll stop by AM idol try-outs and see if I have any luck this year. I used to always say, "If Brooke White can do it, than I can." But thats not very cool cause she wasn't even good... Well, I'll report when I return.

Oh, weird auditions for the Fall season are tomorrow in Phoenix. Am I going? No.... umm actually ya I am. i have ABSOLUTELY NO EXPECTATIONS, I am just going for an experience cause I think its fun to get really nervous, mess up and denied apparently. Honestly though, I think that sometimes the judges care more about an entertaining dancre rather than one that can do frontflips into the splits and do 6 pirouettes. Plus, How many tall white girls can hip hop? Not many, I hope!!! Well it should be fun, wish me and auditioning posse luck tomorrow! Kels, Kelly, Alisha, and Scott :)

Check out the sunset. Only in AZ Baby!

Happy Aniversary for us!!! 3 years, Holy crap!

Yes, I am a beehive advise, no comment :)

At Megan's stinkin cute wedding!!! Yes my face is eating the camera, but isn't Michael so cute? Yes.

Dont be jealous...

Some of the nice scenary.



We drove down to a public beach and there was no one there, so we walked down it and played on the palm trees and bought some cool stuff. We also visted a few of our domincan friends.




This is one of the highlights of our trip. We got to drive speed boats far out into the ocean, and snorkel with the fish in the coral. Our tour guide gave us balls of fish food to hold out and all the fish would swarm around us and eat it out of our hands. Fish creep me out, but after this I got over it and it was really fun. The next best thing was just chillin at the beach. No worries, perfect weather, pina coladas, bright blue ocean water and tan bodies in the making. Fat topless european ladies are the only thing that could ruin the beatiful view.