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TODAY: Wednesday 3-16- ANOTHER EARLY morning workout today! YES!! That's 2 early days in a row and 6 total days in a row since recovering.  It's all here... this is the 100% REAL deal!  YOU are my witness.  Thanks for your updates and eMails.  GV's photographic services available...email me! Time: 8am.  Woke up at 3:15, got up at 3:30, went to bed at 10:20. Still just a tiny Little cough left.....feeling a little sluggish, need some vitamins.  Tomorrow is a favorite HOLIDAY of a lot of my friends!!!   What I have to say for the DAY:  Make sure you read my daily message on the "home" page.  I'm working on trusting my own instincts so that I can better trust those close to me.  Know yourself and trust yourself!  No time for any of that beautiful sun yesterday...Can't imagine how much I WOULDN'T HAVE GOTTEN DONE if I would have layed in the sun.... I came to this conclusion; One can either work hard or look good, haven't figured out how to do BOTH yet!  I'll keep you posted. Got caught up at First Gear yesterday!! Go see a Good Guy!  Go nowhere else! He does it all!  If he can keep my 66 Cadillac running WELL, he can fix your car!  I'm cruisin' in her this week, "Blue Moon".  Look for me! Cyber Shan update:  Got my web cam all set up on my other computer.  Look for me live!  I'll keep you posted. I enjoyed American Idol last night.  Especially NADIA, she is so stylish AND talented.  I'm a fan. And Big Scott was so cool and I LOVE BO!  Sorry!!  He ROCKED IT though!  And has anyone else seen the Starlet?  So Cute!  Speaking of cute... Yes, I know he IS gorgeous! Saw a clip for this new Woody Allen Movie Melinda & Melinda...and I had to ask myself, "Is YOUR life a Comedey OR a drama?"  Still trying to figure out the answer... Got a few good calls and requests yesterday.  THANK YOU!!  Today I'm preparing for tomorrow's meeting and getting ready for lots of eBay listings!  Tis the season!  Also looking forward to hosting my next cooking class. I can't get enough of your EMAILS, Please keep sending them! I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU!  THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.  Still waiting to hear from a few people and you know who you are!! : ) Check my fitness/workout page for the Latest.  HAVE A FIT DAY AND Continue to Be Fit For Life!  Gotta run....literally!!

TODAY: Monday 3-14- Great later morning workout today! Good to be home! Time: 8am.  Started working on this at 7!  Got up at 4:20 and went to bed at 10:45.  Tonight is EARLY!!  Need to rest up after that weekend..... What I have to say for the DAY:  I have LOTS to say!  Gorgeous QUICK weekend.... too fast!  Got to witness a beautiful, loving wedding and catch up with family and old friends.  AND make some new ones!  It was a special day.  Thank YOU again! We stayed at the gorgeous Wyndham hotel in downtown San Diego with a GREAT view of the bay. So Nice!  It has been a while since I've been downtown... It was fun, we usually stay by the beach, this was neat change, to be surrounded by sky scrapers and look out at planes, trains and ships!  Cruised downtown SD on foot Friday night... TONS of people out and about.... A HUGE cruise ship came into port early Sat. morning.  We walked all along the boardwalk and into Shoreline Village.   The cloudy sky was not a problem!  Especially with Horton Plaza right up the street!  And my FIDM!  The hotel pool was on the 3rd floor, it was cool because it was outside...no sun though!!  No opportunity to sport my new STELLA McCARTNEY SUIT!!! That was the ONLY bummer!!  It will happen soon, I promise!   It was TRULY a FULL weekend of good Fun, good people, good FOOD!  TOO Much fun stuff!!  Thank YOU!  I am so happy.  I will put more pictures up later in the week... Vin got some good ones! The ones I took, not so good! I ended up having my camera on movie mode so, I was taking little movies instead of photos! AHHH!!! As usual for Monday morning, I'm running a little behind schedule.... My updates took a while this morning.  After not having a computer for 2 days, I had to "warm up"!  Now I've got them all crankin' away for me!  My little "assistants"!! Big shout out to all my friends at VERA CRUZ Fish House in Calrsbad!  Thanks for the treatment!  They have a great Cab and lots of good draft beers too!  I tried a new fish Tombo from Fiji, it is a firm white tuna! Soooo good!  CHECK THEM OUT. This little fishy is stoked to have gotten her fresh fishy!  Lots of good stops all weekend! Lots of good fish AND MORE!  xoxo.  Can't stop thinking about the midway!!!  We are the BEST!  More goodness to come - Don't miss a day of me! The wedding was perfect!  AND it was PINK!!  I was in heaven!  Sooo good to see this union!  So proud!  The outfits (#1)  (#2) worked well for me, except for a broken shoe heel!!! YIKES! Thanks to my sister for having a spare pair for me! high drama.....HoHoHo!  "Hi" to all my new readers!  Thanks for coming!! Saturday night, after the reception, we made a few stops in SD, and a few friends. Sunday was lovely mellow... Had some fun together in the Hotel Gym.  HOT SAUNA! And I'm thinking about last week! Such great days, please don't miss my photo page from Monday. Check my fitness/workout page for the Latest.  HAVE A FIT DAY! Good start!

TODAY: Thursday 3-10- Had a good early morning workout this morning! Felt Great!  Lots of good energy - Thanks! Time: 8am.  8:30 by the time I'm ready to upload. What I have to say for the DAY:  Super HAPPY!! Feeling Great! Looking forward to the weekend!  BIG WEDDING!! Congrats J&V!  Can't wait to share YOUR day! Don't miss my photo page from my day on Monday.  Since I had such a great day, I thought I'd share.  Also, check out my Dr. Hauschka skin care and makeup collection! GORGEOUS!  It doesn't even feel like you have makeup on!  A real investment!  More info to come....stay tuned and COME BACK!! I'm still working on fine tuning my site!   Thanks for coming back! I'll be out of town on Friday - Sunday.  I'll update tomorrow, but I won't be able to update on Sat or Sunday.  Look for a GREAT update on Monday...lots of fun wedding action - I'm sure!! More eBay deliveries last night.  I'm listing a lot today.  Thanks for the support. So Happy!  Good friends make me happy!  THANK YOU!! LP, KC, MR, GY, FC, Chloe, S & S, And..... You know who you are!! Check my fitness/workout page for the Latest....HAVE A FIT DAY!

TODAY: Thursday 03-03- "I'm getting better!!"  Jeff Goldblum as the Fly and that's how I feel, I'm getting better!! Time: 10am.  Slept for 10 hours!!  Got some good meds yesterday. What I have to say for the DAY: This has got to be the last day of being slow and down!  I'm feeling a little better, but still very weak.  I have an ear infection!  That explains my dizziness!   There is an explanation! YEAH!  And this cough is no fun. Bandit is enjoying having us around this week...he is being so funny and playing and stalking us!  I'll get some more pictures of him! Had a good appointment yesterday, more gigs - YEAH!  Also got called on to plan a birthday party, fun-fun-fun! Thank you everyone!  I'm looking forward to my exciting ventures!  Have my cooking class on Sunday too! I HAVE to be well!   Also have a BIG wedding coming up NEXT weekend already!  Congrats and We can't wait to witness THIS!! xoxox. J&V. Check my fitness/workout page for the Latest....I'll be back....soon!  HAVE A FIT DAY!  I did my "Shan-Yo" this morning...shoulders were sore and back was stiff.

the gym, I hit it back up again yesterday and today, but got pretty Time: 1pm already!  Had a nice in home massage Friday night... Call Lee! He is great! What I have to say for the DAY: We're having a good weekend...lots going on, trying to stay focused and keep my head clear!  Did my "mini" workout this morning, at least I made it!   Made a good quick little chicken soup Friday.   Don't miss my food page!  Doing SPAGHETTI With Meat and Turkey Sausage Sauce today!  yummy!!  Check back for recipe and pictures. Little Marley is having her 3rd birthday party today!! YEAH!! More eBay listing today.  Thanks for the local support! Check my fitness/workout page for the Latest!  HAVE A FIT DAY!

TODAY: Thursday 02-24- More Blue Sky today! Time: 7am - Don't miss my food page! What I have to say for the DAY: SURVIVOR NIGHT!! - I LOVE SURVIVOR! So glad for no rain yesterday and it's looking good today!  Was a little under the weather yesterday...No gym this morning, still feeling "heady".... Need to rest, will hit it early tomorrow....about 4:20.  See you then! Enjoyed the end of PROJECT RUNWAY last night! I've loved Jay from the start!   How Fun!  Also got sucked into American Idol.... that was the first time I've actually watched when they are announcing the audiences votes, how bizarre! What a dog and pony show!  I would never put myself in a situation where I would let myself feel rejected by other human beings! BE STRONG - We ARE ALL INFINITE!  Don't take YOURSELF too seriously!! And more importantly, DON'T Take Things PERSONALLY - Don't do it!   I'm "clicking away" all day today!  And running a few errands while it's dry! Fun visitors this weekend, so I'm jammin' today and tomorrow! Check my fitness/workout page for the Latest!  HAVE A FIT DAY!

TODAY: Tuesday 02-22- All RAIN All The Time! Time: 7am - Awesome long weekend... took the day off from just about everything yesterday....Thanks for all the GREAT SHOTS VIN!!! Don't miss my food page! What I have to say for the DAY: Lots to be excited about today...opportunity is all around!  Typing FAST... got appointments Today!  See ya out there... Went out for a fun Sunday evening!! Had to take the day off from the gym yesterday to let my body catch up!  Too much fun everyone! Can't wait to do it again..., don't worry YOUR pictures are safe!! : ) Had a good jacuzzi yesterday.  Got to they gym this morning about 4:30....Back on track for an early work out  week! Got a picture of my veggie fritata with spaghetti noodles in it!!And Check out my Bruschetta made with the pesto...no cheese. Thanks again for the positive emails! I love hearing from you. YUMMY OATMEAL COOKIES. Don't forget to check out my fitness page for the Latest! See you tomorrow!    Everyone HAVE A GREAT ONE!

TODAY: Saturday 02-19- LOT MORE RAIN!  Glad to see sun now.... Plans KEEP changing...But it continues to happen!  I'm going stronger every day! Time: 2pm - Long weekend!  Don't miss my food page! What I have to say for the DAY: Hit the sack early, (GAV TOO!) 9:15 and got up at 6:00 (HE beat me - as usual!)! Got to they gym this morning about 6:45 and worked out  until 7:30.  Lots of GOOD energy going on today...LEG DAY FOR ME!  We made a quick Ralph's run, along with a few other fitness members, after the gym to get ready for our weekend.  I'm doing NACHOS today, a Roasted Chicken and Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, Salad, Garlic Bread for dinner and Eggs and Turkey Sausage for post workout Sunday Brunch!  My PESTO will make appearances here and there... Updating late today.... We're still having a full and productive weekend with a few friends and family.  Got my yummy Combo Nachos in the oven... check back for my pictures and "recipe" later....gotta got get 'em.......!! YUMMY OATMEAL COOKIES. We watched a trippy movie last night (5-8) "12 Monkeys" with Bruce WIllis and Bradd Pitt... check it out. Don't forget to check out my fitness page for the Latest! See you Sunday! Hopefully I'll bring my Cherry with me.  Have a great weekend!

TODAY: THURSDAY 02-17. RAIN!?!? What a GORGEROUS DAY yesterday! Time: 9am - Got started on my YOGA page! Check it out.  I'll add more pictures and a video as we make them! What I have to say for the DAY:  Keep the emails coming! I love to hear from you! Last early (4:30) morning workout  for the week! And we did it all together! Get to sleep in FRIDAY! YEAH!  Stayed up too late though... I LOVE Project Runway!! Takes me back to my roots!  Big Two Hour Finale next week.  Then got sucked in by Will & Grace cast on Larry King... Cute and funny. Another GMD! Thanks for the cute label mom! Got the OATMEAL COOKIE! Recipe up...no movie yet, but I'm working on it!   My SHANWICHES received a positive reception yesterday! Thank you! Last night I did my super Garlic Chicken! along with the Pesto and Hummus... pictures coming.  Spent a lot of time on my yoga shots page! Go to my fitness page for the Latest! STAY HYDRATED!! Get out in THE SUN While it's out!  Breath Deep! Make time for yourself!  If you're not healthy, your family CAN'T be healthy! Be sure to COME BACK TOMORROW.. AND THE NEXT DAY, AND THE NEXT.....

TODAY: Tuesday 02-15. xoxo. Love is definitely in the air! More than one Congratulations are in order!  Thank you for sharing! Time: 8am - Get ready for the rain.... What I have to say for the DAY:   Returned to the early (COLD!) morning workout  today with Vin.  Went to bed early, elept good! Got my  Chicken Lasagna page together.  It was a good "class"!! Thank you! The TODAY Show is doing a segment on Contamination and how many germs and "GUNK" our hands pick up every day!! GROSS!  And I'm planning on going to the recycling center today!! I'm also making OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES (Shan's Way of course!) today, after a thorough hand scrubbing!!! Go to my  fitness page for the Latest! Be sure to COME BACK TOMORROW.. AND THE NEXT DAY, AND THE NEXT.....

TODAY: Wednesday 02-09.  Ash Wed.  More on Mardi Gras Getting ready for the fast approaching BIKINI season... This is YOUR chance!  I'll say it again.... My audience is growing, my focus is narrowing... stay tuned! Time: 7am - Food Section in the paper today! Modify recipes to fit your lifestyle. Thanks for the coupons mom! What I have to say for the DAY (notice the word "I"):  Don't miss my photo of the day!  Our water is being turned off for a few hours this morning.... I'm watching the clock! Had a nice early morning workout. (went to bed at 10:15 got up at 3:55)  It's all here!  Don't miss a day.  Keep up with me.  There is NOTHING a POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND TRUE DESIRE can't beat.  Mix up those workouts! Variety is the spice of life!  Try a new machine, routine, partner up... results come from variety. – I work out to FEEL GOOD - NOT Look good… Don’t go to the gym with the mindset of  “I’m going to look better”…. Instead try, “I’m going to FEEL BETTER.”   With your healthy positive attitude you will accomplish your goals. Had a good trip to Vons yesterday, "Hi" to  all my friends at Vons!  Here are a few shopping tips; Make your shopping trips QUICK!  Have a list.  Cruise the OUTER EDGES of the supermarket, DO NOT GO DOWN THE SNACK, COOKIE and CHIP ROWS!  You Don't Need it... your body doesn't want it.... RESIST!  I'm looking forward to making a beautiful (hopefully!) fresh (definitely!) Lasagna this week.... You don't want to miss that.  Food for days ready in a few hours. Go to my  fitness page for the Latest!!  And Contact Me, I love getting emails and I check them every day!  This is your chance to "say anything".  I can take it.   Ask me your food questions... If I can't answer them, I'll point you in the right direction.... Check out the Cooking Light web site... I've been subscribing to them since 1990.  I try and not do a lot of dairy, substituting soy milk instead, and NO BUTTER - NONE!! EVER!  Don't even go there!  Use olive oil (EVOO)!! Or spread your toast with AVOCADO - we grew up on "avo toast" real treat!  I've been doing this a long long time....it  started with EARLY training!   I'm off to Burke Williams today!  Been going there since the 1990!  Used to go to the Santa Monica location, today I'm going to Orange.  I'll let you know if everything is as fabulous as it usually is..... Be sure to COME BACK TOMORROW.. AND THE NEXT DAY, AND THE NEXT..... THANKS!! oh... Happy Chinese New YEAR - The Year of the ROOSTER!! Ho-Ho-Ho!

TODAY: HAPPY Monday 02-07.  Good Job 24Hr. Fitness Runners! Way to go!   Your strength and dedication is admirable! Time: 8am What I have to say for the DAY:  Don't miss my photo of the day! Taking a little road trip today!!  Check back tomorrow for the low down. Had a nice early morning workout.  Then got to go back and catch up with Mo.   Delivered Winnings to 2 of ourHAPPY winners.... Still have to catch the BIG Winner...!!!  My favorite superbowl commercial was the Heineken with BRAD PITT! "Wanted Man!"  WOW, Heine and Pitt together!!  And the game was even good -   What a day!  And a fun and busy weekend with our house guests.  Made a big, I mean BIG pot of spaghetti sauce.... we ate it up so fast we didn't even get any pictures! It was soooo good!  I'll have to do it again... Lee came over Saturday night and gave me and my friend massages, no 80's night after that!!  "He has great energy and a nice touch" (LM).  Give him a call!  Tell him Shannon sent you... get a one hour in-home massage for $50!  He brings his table, candle, etc... He just added a heating pad to his set up, so there is a nice warm layer!  It is very comfortable and nice to be at home. You don't have to get in a car and drive after your massage!  FABULOUS!! FabulousLee....!!  Orange County/Long Beach Area. My Cooking Class will feature LASAGNE this weekend!  We're doing ground chicken and veggie versions..... stay tuned for Valentine's Weekend Lasagne! I didn't update yesterday, needed a day to catch up!!  A very productive weekend!   Thanks for everyone's help and support!  We're in this together.  Looking forward to a great week!  Spa day on Wed!! ahhhhh...... Go to my  fitness page for the POOL WINNERS!!  Congratulations to our 3 winners.   Keep the emails coming!  I love to hear from you... this is your chance to ask me or tell me anything. COME BACK TOMORROW.. AND THE NEXT DAY, AND THE NEXT.....

TODAY: FRIDAY 02-04 We DID it!  Finally Friday! But I'm Still waiting for my KC and the Sunshine Band to return... Time: 2:00PM - late update today.  Lots going on on another "picture perfect" day...I couldn't type away the morning....But I did do some good work! What I have to say for the DAY:   Got in a nice early and long .  Thanks for everyone's support.  "Good Shoreline Races this weekend.  I'm too pre-occupied with my Super Bowl festivities!! Go Eagles!  YES, Eagles! Had fun shopping the Big Ralphs with my friend yesterday.  The produce section looks so pretty there!  Check out my Dinner Salad from last night.  I heard some good rumors about Tons of LOBSTER being out there... I LOVE LOBSTER!! My dad the diver is coming down tomorrow, I may have to put him to work!  I love boats AND I make a Good Gally Girl.  My dad used to take my sister and I with him when he went diving, out of Ventura to the Channel Islands.  He would bring up scallops and we would eat them raw right out of the shell with fresh lemon! He would take the lobsters home and I remember them crawling around the kitchen floor before my mom dumped them in the pot!  Those were the days...(mid 70's.!) Get outside today!!  Beautiful afternoon for a walk, run or ride.  Take a Kleenex! Go to my  fitness page for the POOL link.....It's all updated.  Gotta get back out there myself...!!!  More tomorrow. *COME BACK TOMORROW.. AND THE NEXT DAY, AND THE NEXT.....

TODAY: Wednesday 02-02 "Hi" to the Ho-Ho! Time: 9:30am What I have to say for the DAY:   Had a nice LATER workout this morning.  4am came too early....missed the early crew.   But it was good to catch up with Mo...talk about someone who's "got it going on!" Don't miss out on your FREE PRIA bar, they are good!  The chocolate taste like a Butterfinger. ONLY 2 squares LEFT.  I'll be there EARLY (4:20) tomorrow to catch you RS!  And again at 6:30 for "operation collection".  Thank you LADIES! And GOOD LUCK!  To me you are ALL WINNERS! Yesterday I made GV a little Carne Asada.  Going for a produce run today...not sure where yet.....Any Farmer's Markets on Wed? More GORGEOUS weather to make our day SHINE -  ENJOY IT! Take a walk this afternoon.  Get outside.  Go to the fitness page to check the POOL link.....I'll do a new/updated SCAN on THURSDAY... CHECK BACK! ONLY 2 SQUARES LEFT. COME BACK TOMORROW.. AND THE NEXT DAY, AND THE NEXT.....

DAY: Monday-Monday...  01-31:  This DAY IS AMAZING!! It is so clear and beautiful...!! Can't wait to get out there.  Still waiting to hear from "Special K."  CONTACT ME NOW! Time: 9:30am. I'm hurrying....! What I have to say for the DAY:  After a FILLED - BUSY Weekend..... Hit the GYM at 6:30 TODAY Sorry if I missed you...I'll be there EARLY (4:20) tomorrow and again at 6:30... CATCH ME! I'm down to lucky #13 squares left. Be sure to check out what I listed on eBay yesterday and I'll be listing more items throughout the week... sell, sell, sell!  Let me sell for you. Check out pictures from our Long Beach day on Saturday.  Thanks everyone! No Live Food Show yesterday... re-grouping for VALENTINE's WEEKEND!! We'll do something SPECIAL!  Added a picture of my custom Aprons, designed and sewn by ME! Go to the fitness page to check the POOL link..... HAVE A GOOD DAY - COME BACK TOMORROW.. AND THE NEXT DAY, AND THE NEXT..... Click here to see the JANUARY archives.....see what you missed.

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