Winding down

I can't believe that there are only about 4 more days of August and then its back to school. I have been nonstop for the past 2-3 weeks and time has really flown by. I went into the classroom today and did a lot of setting up and decorating. I'm going back in tomorrow to finish up some things and maybe do some work on my classroom library. I have a lot to do in that department. I also have a meeting tomorrow about the new Science series. I just really can't believe that it is that time again. Hopefully this year will go like the last 2 years. At least this year I don't have to worry about my Master's program since I am finished. My diploma should be arriving soon! But anyways, tomorrow is the weigh in and measure at Curves. I know I've lost some weight but I'm hoping I lost some inches. We shall see..... wish me luck

Exhausted

So I am very very very exhausted right now. I have been nonstop for the most part for 2 weeks straight. On the upside, I have lost 5 lbs total and my weigh in for Curves on Thursday. I'm anxious to see if I've lost any inches.

I cannot believe that Monday starts the first day of school. Crazy. This summer has flown by way way way way too fast. On the upside, I do get paid next Friday. So THAT is definitely a plus. I've made it financially through another summer.

Another piece of good news is that Calypso and Malibu are finally playing together. They are running around and tackling each other. Its great! Now if only they'd cuddle and nap together on the floor... but I guess its all about baby steps.


Well, I'm going to have a mug of tea and read for a little while. I'm going to go to bed at a normal time tonight to try and get into a groove so Monday is not torture!

Typing through Malibu

I'm typing this as Malibu is attacking the monitor. She is trying to stop the text from going. Its really cute but frustrating. She has done this since she was a little baby kitten. Today was a productive day. I cleaned all rooms, did some laundry, worked out with Trisha at Curves, bought soup for my soup diet, painted my fingernails and toenails, and visited with my mom. Tomorrow Gretchen comes to visit. I look forward to our visits. I wish that she lived closer.

Well, I'm am going to go do a little more laundry so Jon has a clean white undershirt since he has to go to the office tomorrow. I also want to watch the Yankee game. Until next time......

Reality

Back from paradise and smack into reality. Reality by means of cleaning, laundry, and housework. I have so much to clean before Gretchelen comes to visit tomorrow. It'll get done because it needs to and I hate having guests over when my house is disorganized chaos. So.... anyways. I should hop on that.

day 2 vacation

I had another wonderful day. Today I hung out with Bob and we went to lunch at Benny's on the Beach... it was beautiful. The view of the ocean while eating is just perfect. I never thought I'd have a happy place like that. I've never really considered myself a beach person. But I have come to love the beach. After lunch, we went to City Place and went to Muvico to see a movie. We saw "The Time Traveler's Wife." I cannot give an accurate assessment of the movie since I have not read the book so I'm not going to even attempt it.

I then spent the rest of the day on the deck reading and relaxing. It was another relaxing day in paradise.

Tomorrow we're going to go to the condo on the ocean for the weekend. I'm really looking forward to listening to the ocean and smelling the ocean breeze. Maybe there will be an evening thunderstorm and I can see the lightening on the horizon over the dark blue depths of the ocean....

Unwinding

Yesterday was one of the looooooongest days I've had in a while. I got to the airport, said my see ya soons to Jon, and was on my way. We were boarding on the plane at 4pm and set to take off ahead of schedule (4:34 original departure time)... well 4:30 came and went and at 5pm we were told that we were waiting for a reroute from NY air traffic control due to storms and that the city wasn't allowing planes in and out... well 5:30 came around, 6pm came around and no updates of any sort from NYATC... you could tell our pilot was frustrated.... when 7pm came around, they told us they had no idea what time we were taking off and if we wanted to deplane and find food we could... so we did (and all that was open was a little souvenir shop/cafe) Once I bought my stuff, we were all paged to board the plane and finally at 7:30 (when I was supposed to have landed in Ft. Lauderdale) we were taking off.... by the time I landed (10:45 pm) and got to my uncles (11:50pm)... I was beat... I definitely slept well.


This morning when I woke up I was refreshed and it was 86 degrees at 9am already. After having a cup of coffee with my uncle, he went out to run some errands, and I got ready. We went to lunch at the Waterway Cafe and I got the dish I've been craving since I had it last summer. Its a Rajun Cajun Chicken Penne dish that is absolutely delicious. I will so learn how to make it. Then we went to the mall which is gorgeous. I had to get lipstick for my grandma from M.A.C. cosmetics and ended up talking with the guy who also was helping me find another color to add to my makeup collection. I asked for a suggestion for my eye color and he thought that I shoud bring out the blue in the blue green hazel eyes I have would be nice. So, he showed me some options and I chose one that is also work friendly. I also bought a new eyeliner pencil and some lipstick, lol. My uncle said, "I thought you guys were going to go have a cup of coffee with the way you were chatting up a storm." I told him, "Believe me, I'm very much not his type." But he was a good salesperson. The weird thing was he let me sample the lipstick first and he actually applied it for me. That was weird. But he was right, it did stay on for a long time. I'm glad that I bought it.

After our mall trip we went to the grocery store and then came back to the house. He took a nap and I went outside and did some reading (I finished a book). When he woke up we had drinks, they have happy hour in the afternoon so that was nice. We ordered dinner from a restaurant that delivers ribs. Freaking awesome if you ask me. So when Bob came home from work, we had dinner and then all watched some television.

That brings me to now. Its 10:17pm, I'm tired but not enough to sleep just yet. I'm definitely relaxed though and its nice. I wish I would have made the trip longer but I just remember how homesick I was last year. Not sure what the plan is for tomorrow but I think I'm going to go relax, watch some television, and get a good night's sleep.

Only a few more hours

In just a few more hours (approx. 16 hours) I will be on an airplane heading to West Palm Beach, Florida. A vacation that I've been looking forward to. I just wish I wasn't so busy tomorrow morning so that I could relax before the flight that I'm nervous about. I always get such anxiety before flying. I still have to go stop by the school to check on something, then go to my grandparents house to see them before I go, then try and squeeze in Curves so that I can come home do the toiletries and electronics packing as well as choose some books to bring. Plus I have to eat, spend time with my cats, spend time with Jonathan, and make sure all is in order before I go. But I am really exhausted right now so I should probably get some sleep.... its going to be a long long day of traveling tomorrow... 3hours on a plane is just not fun...

Procrastinating

As usual I am procrastinating from what I should really be doing which is packing for my trip to Florida tomorrow. I am really nervous about flying, I'm not really a big fan of it. But its either that or take a day long bus drive. I am looking forward to a few days of relaxation. Hopefully I'll be able to continue eating the right way and getting some exercise in as well.

On another note, I'm still feeling really well about Saturday night. :) Hopefully this is something that will continue to grow..... only time will tell!

just a note

tonight was great...that is all.

Afterthought

So I didn't post last night because I was beyond exhausted and wanted to finish watching the Yankee game after I got home from the Scranton Yanks game...which was a good idea because the game was awesome. A-Rod hit a walk off homerun to end the game in the 15th inning. My stomach was bothering me which showed myself that my body is adjusting to the better way I have been eating and the crap I had at the game was not agreeable. So, I paid for that choice and boy was I wrong.

Three Times Thursday

Woke up this morning and went to Curves.... it was Three times Thursday which means that we can do the circuit 3x instead of 2 1/2..... it felt great and the time went by quickly. Malibu has been very lovey and cuddlesome with me today (for ex. right now she is sitting on my desk watching me type)... She is a great addition to the family despite what Calypso thinks. Anyways, I relaxed a bit and then went grocery shopping to get some food to keep the momentum of healthier choices going. I made a delicious dinner of shepherd's pie. I substituted turkey for beef which actually made it taste better and was more moist. And for dessert had a caramel blast (way above my caloric choices but its ok in moderation).....

Now I think it is time to read some and continue watching the Yankees slam the Red Sox..... Going to a Scranton Yankee game tomorrow and Jon said we are 2 rows from the field on the third base side! That's awesome :^)

Blah Blah

I'm feeling a little blah right now..... I think I'm a bit disappointed with myself because I didn't eat as well as I would have hoped today and stay disciplined at the stadium.. but oh well... I'll just have to work a bit harder tomorrow at Curves


I did have a great day out with my family. We saw the Mets play at Citi Field. Even though I'm not a Mets fan, it was nice to share this special day with my family especially with my grandpa who is a Mets fan.

I really don't have too much to say today... like I said I'm feeling blah. Aside from going to the gym tomorrow, I'm planning on just reading all day long.... A week from today I will be in Florida....

this summer is flying by TOOOOOOOOO fast.

Tempted Tuesday

So this morning I went golfing with my grandpa.... I love being able to join him in something that he loves to do. He's very patient with me and gives great tips! It was a gorgeous day to go golfing and spend time with him.

After golf, I had some lunch (egg salad sandwich) and headed over to Trisha's parents' house to lay out in the sun, swim, and relax. It was great! The water was beautiful. It made me realize even more that I really really want a pool!!!!

I wasn't going to go to Curves today but when I was at the red light before turning and going home I realized that I really should go since the next time I'll be able to is not until Thursday. So I ended up going and had a great workout. I came home, did some straightening up, showered, and then made myself some dinner which consisted of:

turkey caesar wrap
cheese stick
7 Kashi crackers with peanut butter
1 plum
8 oz glass of chocolate milk

right now I'm sipping some hot tea which is my favorite thing to drink ever. I'm really wanting a snack but I'm trying not to eat past 9pm (which is hard!)... so I might just make another mug of tea.


Tomorrow I'm going to the city to see a Mets game with my grandpa, mom, 2 uncles, and cousin. Hopefully the weather cooperates and the Mets don't stink too much............

Monday Monday

So today was an emotionally draining day.... went to the doctor with my grandparents to get more testing done for my grandpa.... I was strong and only cried a little (I'm really such a baby)... the doctor was vague so I didn't allow myself to get upset with the little info he could give. Plus, I had to do the driving back home so I held it together. I was so exhausted by the day that I napped from 4-6... hence, I did not make it to Curves today (but go Trisha for going!!) Anyways, I will be going tomorrow..... today was just another manic Monday.

Shlubby Sunday

So today I did nothing. A little laundry, some vacuuming, and making dinner... but overall nothing. I felt blah upon waking up today so I decided to take the day off. Yesterday I did go to Curves and for a walk with Dana (though not to High Point since they were at maximum capacity so we trekked the cemetery) I weighed myself this morning and was pleased to see that I was down approx. 1.5 pounds. I am hoping to lose more continuously so that I can earn enough Curves bucks to "buy" a shirt titled "There's No Place Like Curves." It is exclusively at Curves so its not like I can even cheat and get it online. I'm hoping to get it at my weigh in and measurement date: 8/27/09. My goal is to have lost at least an each in each area as well as five pounds.

My measurements to date are:

Bust: 39"
Waist: 32 1/2"
Abdomen: 38"
Hips: 42"
Thighs: 26"
Arms: 11 1/2"
weight: 159 lbs
body fat: 34.3 %
date of measure: 7/27/09

Now the reason I put these up is because I am so disheartened with myself that I allowed my body to get to this point. I am 25 years old and a lifetime athlete, yet I allowed myself to become lazy and not upkeep my athletic build to its best potential (I do still have the muscle just not the tone I used to have).

So along with working out at Curves with a best and going for walks with my other best.... I am trying to make a commitment to eating better as well with the hubby. So far so good. I would say the only "crap" I've had this week was popcorn at the movies with a regular soda, BBQ food yesterday, and a caramel blast from Dunkin' Donuts as a treat for doing well. Last night at game night we had veggies w/ low fat cucumber dip, watermelon, and low fat eclair dessert. Dinner tonight was turkey meatloaf muffins (thanks for the tip Dana), steamed broccoli/cauliflower, and some garlic parmesan noodles (in moderation).....

Tomorrow I'm going to a doctor appt with my grandparents and hopefully I will be back in time to make it to Curves...... week 2 of this lifestyle change begins in the morning.........

Just one of those days

So today I did well eating during the day and even at dinner I was ok.... I got a large popcorn at the movies but didn't eat it all and shared it with Jonathan. SO I don't feel like I did as poorly as I could have which is a bonus.

I was bummed I didn't get to golf with my grandpa today because of the weather. We didn't even get the storm that was abrewin'. But I at least got to relax my muscles today which were aching. As I mentioned yesterday I went on a long walk with Dana in the local cemetery which is gorgeous (despite some desperate upkeep near the city landmark of where the rivers meet and three states combine).... but I digress... we're going to another beautiful spot tomorrow, High Point which I am really looking forward to. I forget the beautiful spaces that are just within reach right here at home. Its also a bonus because we can go for a swim in the lake there which is beautiful! Tomorrow is supposed to be beautiful. I'm also going to Curves in the am so I can earn my curves buck.

Tomorrow is a busy busy day because on top of those two things I'm going to a clambake as well as a game night with friends. So, I should probably head to bed and get some sleep. Hopefully I will be able to since tonight is Malibu's first night in our room with us and Calypso. Jonathan took the remaining kittens and mother cat to the shelter today so it was a rough one. Thankfully we went on a double date this evening to dinner and a movie to take my mind off that.. But anyway, its off to bed I go.... so I can be on the go tomorrow!