Is it the weekend yet?

Hope

Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune--without the words,
And never stops at all

Emily Dickinson
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I just thought that was pretty. And fitting! :)

Well, I'm happy to report that I'm still doing well. And I *think* I'm going to have a happy number tomorrow when I weigh in! But I don't want to spoil it, so I'll keep you in suspense. Muahahaha!

I'm doing well with my meals and exercise. I guess the only thing I'm getting slightly freaked out about is that I feel like ALL my extra time is going towards exercising. It's not that I even care (too much) that my dvr is overflowing. But I have errands and stuff that I don't have time for. Our lunch time was shortened, so I can't really do much with that time like I used to. I have to literally speed to the gym on Tues. & Thurs. after work to make it to Tread & Shed on time. And Mon. and Wed. I'm walking the bridge right after work. And I feel disgusting and sweaty in odd places after working out, so that's not the best time to go to the store. I pretty much go home, make my lunch for the next day, shower, and go to bed.

I know it's better that I'm going to bed earlier. I need the rest since I'm working out! I guess what I have to tell myself is that making time for the gym IS making time for myself. It's the same thing. I guess Fri. and Sat. need to be my days for relaxation and/or running errands. Haha Kind of an oxymoron, no? And I want to walk on Sundays on the trail and try to do 3 miles. Whew. Like I told Maggie.. If I could just find some way to not have to work, that would be fab. haha Any suggestions? I'm considering accepting applications for a sugar daddy!

Sorry to sound whiny! I just worry about everything. It's part of my nature. But I DO have more energy and I definitely feel better. And even though I probably don't LOOK that different yet, I do feel different.

Renee, I've already shared my shaving woes with you.. but for my other readers.. I should take a picture of it, but my shower is pretty small with a door. Probably about half the size if you use your tub with a shower curtain. So it makes shaving your legs a logistical problem. Since I have short, little legs - the best thing I can figure is to put my back against the wall and prop my foot up on the wall in front of me, near the faucet. It's a race against time. Can I finish the leg before my slippery foot slides down the wall, possibly resulting in a fatal Venus razor injury? Well, since I've been working out so much, my legs, hips, shins, etc. have been uber sore. Imagine hoisting the offending limb up to shave it now, when it was already difficult. Yeah, painful. And more than once, I've lost my footing and landed on the door, practically bursting out of the running shower. Ohhh, good times. Any tips in that area are welcome too.

Well, I guess that's about it. Going to Tread & Shed after work! I am attempting to go to the grocery store at lunch to buy bottled water and fruit.. So I can look forward to eating my lunch at my desk in between the phone ringing off the hook. Fun! I'll post my weight loss tomorrow! Toodles!

That reminds me of my "goodbye" ritual with Rachel...

Me: Bye, Doodle!
Rachel: Bye, Noodle!

She tried to make me Doodle at first and I wasn't having it. :)