| Monday, August 28, 2006 |
| When you least expect it...a loss! |
I had a GREAT weekend, and it was especially nice to get on the scale this afternoon and see I've lost another 2lbs. I can't believe it in light of eating a few naughty things last weekend with UT. I'm just sitting here thinking...I've finally reached the blesssssed 100lb milestone!!!! YIPEEEEEEEEE! I've continued doing the 3-5 mile trecks around the park in the mornings, and am still doing a few weeknights at the gym. I'm too cheap to allow too much time to go buy without getting to the gym...lol.
My sister is visiting with my nephew, and I'm acutely aware of how much of a bachelorette me and my daughter are...I'm thinking they're very unhappy right about now, and we still have a week to go!
So... the undertaker is a younger man (three years my senior) and quite credentialed in ministry - having formerly been an associate pastor. He's divorced with a son who's in his first year of college. Dark and mysterious looking...he's kind and generous, has an amazing sense of humor that I find refreshing, and we have quite a few like- passions in common. We've been talking by phone since the first day we met online, and have come into an intense liking of each other :). I told him early about my weight loss endeavors, which was kind of funny but inconsequential. He does likes what he seeeees...lol...and can't believe I was over 300lbs before. I find it funny when people can't imagine you any other way than they see you now. He happens to have an average build, and since talking to me has grown a renewed interest in working out and achieving fitness. He walks a lot, and our visits have encompassed scenic walks around Alabama lakes and up Georgia mountain trails. Talk about cheap dates! :) He's investigating schools in Atlanta and looking to transfer here in January. I'm psyched! Anywho, there's a little info for those who've been wondering. |
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| Tuesday, August 22, 2006 |
| M.I.A. |
I've been out-of-pocket for a little bit, recovering from loosing my job a couple weeks ago. It was such a blessing in disguise as I was planning on looking for a new job this fall, and the events that transpired just accelerated my plans. I'm going to work for an outreach ministry to Costa Rica and am very excited about it, and will also be going back to school for nursing, hopefully full-time. It's amazing how God works out everything for the good and takes what appears to be negative and turns it into the biggest blessings. He's the greatest.
I've been maintaining during this time, which is funny because I always thought more freedom with my time throughout the day would allow me to do more in the fitness arena. On the contrary, the routine has changed and I'm having to work out new routines to suit my schedule. My primary mode of exercise these days is walking 3-5 miles every morning. I've been doing evening workouts at the gym a couple days a week as well.
So...in a weird coincidence...UT got laid off a few days after me, so we both are going through the same transitions. How freak is that??? LOL This is not a layoff from undertaking...lol...which he does part-time. Nope, still handling those dead bodies...lol. We will be connecting again this weekend, and I'm SO excited. Perhaps once this weekend passes, I'll spill some beans. I'm such a tease, I know...lol.
I've been missing my regular round of blog reading and hope to get back on track soon.
Happy 2'sday! |
| posted by heavenlydm @ 11:43 AM |
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| Wednesday, August 09, 2006 |
| Sorry...not spilling the beans |
I had a pretty good weekend and great visit with my sister. I've been particularly vulnerable with the "hell week" eaties, but it's only temporary and I will not be denied a loss! I've been so emotionally sensitive for the past two weeks (PMS and then...the blessed-cursed week...LOL) that I'm holding on to these merry-go-round rails for dear life. It's the usual...changes-changes-changes and life.
I'm not sure I can spill the beans on UT as of yet - be patient with me folks :).
I've been tagged {The player of this game starts with "Five weird things/habits about yourself". In the end you need to choose five people to be tagged and list their names. The people who get tagged need to write a blog entry about their five weird things/habits, as well as state this rule clearly, then tag five more victims. Don't forget to leave your victim a comment that says "you're tagged!" in their comments and tell them to read your blog}, so here are five weird things about me:
1) I sleep with/on at least four to five pillows every night...lol. I just can't lay flat.
2) If I have a cup of milk and someone wants a sip, I can't drink after them (only milk).
3) I can walk through a store (any kind), fill a shopping cart, and leave without
buying a single thing. I like shopping and don't actually have to buy...lol
4) I don't touch bathroom door knobs after I've washed my hands - they have to be handled with the paper towel I've dried my hands with or if there are none I manuever with something else. NO...I don't have OCD...LOL
5) When I have a favorite movie, I can watch it (or it watches me if I fall asleep to it) over and over and over for days. My latest...Something New and Pride and Prejudice. I've seen Love and Basketball, The Patriot and Braveheart so many times I should know the lines by now.
I'm tagging Bob...the only person who doesn't appear to have been tagged yet...LOL! |
| posted by heavenlydm @ 10:06 AM |
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| Friday, August 04, 2006 |
| Sweet home Alabama? |
Last Sunday I met "The Undertaker" (U.T.) in person, having an afternoon rendez-vouz at a lake in Alabama. It was quite beautiful, and I was especially taken by the covered bridge which was relocated from its original location. We have several beautiful ones in Georgia that have been restored, one not far from my home. This one is pine and was erected in 1850.
I noticed the honeycombs right away and thought them noteworthy.
I found the trip to Alabama one of great contemplation and reflection. I was suddenly aware of the south and all my biases against it, especially for places like Alabama and Arkansas. You see, in my mind nothing good came from Alabama...and nobody worth taking notice of is from there or lives there. It's kind of like what was said about Nazareth in the bible (nothing good comes from there - even though Jesus lived there...lol). Anywho, I became really convicted and repentant about judgements I made in the past and biases about the south and people from the south. Here are a few...1) it's backwards (slow as all hell), 2) the people are slow and ignorant (especially evident in the southern twang of their speech...for God sakes, what intelligent person can't pronounce Coca Cola (co-cola in southernese)? 3) everyone is racist, black, white and other (and every caucasian has some confederate flag - hidden or visible...we won the war guys!) 4) everybody eats unhealthy food, 5) republican up the wazoo 6)no culture (outside of the traditional southern-hick one) 7) creator and perpetuator of the trailer park...I could go on and on.
We walked several miles around this beautiful lake, and I really took in the imagery, especially liking the view of the surrounding mountains. No pics of "UT"...a story for some other time, but I will say - great chemistry.
I had a tough pms week - I always give myself seven days of grace...calling it out to my family members so they'll know why my alter-ego has appeared. Anywho, I had several nights of Quaker cheese flavored snack mix and white chili (yum) and consequently I had a slight fluctuation upward. I'm actually not sure how real this is seeing as I worked my butt off in the gym, but I'll wait it out until after hell week is over to figure out where I am. No official weigh in for two weeks. I can actually see a consistent pattern now of loosing, fluctuating up or maintaining, and then letting go of the water weight. Since February I'm loosing an average of 3-5lbs a month, which I decided I'll gladly take. It took some getting use to initially, but I'm seeing so much progress with my body that I'm content.
My sister is visiting from Boston this weekend so I'm excited about having a great family visit.
Happy Weekending! |
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