Still haven't weighed...

Not sure when I will. Maybe when I feel smaller. I've had 2 clean days since coming back from my carb fest road trip. I have 2 more filets from Costco that are due today so I'll do a steak day today, only I woke up hungry so I'm thinking I'll eat the smaller one for brunch and the larger one for linner or dinner, depending on my hunger level. I'm also going to start logging my food again, aaaaand drink lots of water throughout the day, along with oolong and green tea.

It was my intention to take today off. I've not had a chance to rest in almost 2 weeks and I'm so tired, but I got a call this morning that my son's teacher has a funeral to go to this afternoon so I'm watching her two boys this afternoon. *sigh* I'm thinking if I can confine those kids to the basement TV I MIGHT be able to get things somewhat cleaned up here. I'll pick another day for rest. Right now I need to get dressed and run my daughter's lunch to her as she left it behind. One more day without yoga. Honestly, it's just an excuse. I'm still afraid to work out. How silly is THAT??

Home again, home again, jiggity jig.

I'm hoooooooooooooome! I'm exhauuuuuuuuuusted.

The offer has been submitted. The kids are at school. The laundry is started and I need a nap in the worst way.

My husband, God bless him, had cleaned the house to within an inch of its life. It looks fantastic. I'll do my best to keep it up but how great it was to have that not be a worry.

I have a long to do list today, including picking up steaks from Costco for my steak day today and HCG from the post office for my next round in May. Sheesh that's just 2.5 months away!

I've no clue how much I weigh, but I know I'm puffy. I may weigh in tomorrow. I may wait a week. Cleeeeeeeeeeean eating. March 17th are my after photos.

My sister is doing GREAT! 11 pounds released since Thursday! I am so happy for her. It was so great to see her and to hang out with her and her wasband and eldest. I have missed her more than I realized. She took me all over Portland. What a great city. I didn't get as much time as I would have liked hanging out with my brother and his family. I was only able to see them at the wake. I had hoped to hang out a little on my way back through, but with the offer I needed to submit, I didn't have time.

I have hope still that my husband will consider moving there. After the wake, it became even more obvious how important it is to be close to family. Mine are all there. His are in Holland. What are we doing here? I'd like to replace our carpet and throw a fresh coat of paint on our walls and rent the house for a couple years when I hope the market will come back. It would be great for our taxes, and then we could rent in Portland until we found the right home to buy. I have some transactions I'd like to have wrapped up no later than June. It would be enough for me to pay back the business loans. It occurred to me while in Portland that I have enough connections there that I could actually start a property management/real estate business there. My family is established enough there, and between them and my husband and his work connections, I could start again, only smarter. I know what I'm doing. I know what works and what doesn't. I've earned my CRS (Certified Residential Specialist). Besides all that, the homes there are COOL. Not cookie cutter copies.

Okay, I've babbled on enough - I need to get dressed and get to work. Thanks if you've made it this far! :D
xoxo

What a trip

Hello, hello.

My last post truly displayed just how totally exhausted I am! Eegads.

Okay, so I made this trip for the memorial, but also to help my sister get started on HCG. While out here, my parents had an interview in Seaside, 90 minutes from Portland, last Tuesday. The kids and I drove to meet them there and then to cruise down the coast another 6 hours to where they had been living and working. They got word that they were hired for the new position in Seaside the following day so we spent 2 days packing their home. Not much time! My parents are amazing that way.

While there, I got a call from one of my previous client's mom. She and her husband are ready to make an offer on a home they found! Thank goodness for great clients and modern technology!! I have the papers put together.

Yesterday we drove back up the coast to Seaside. My GOD, it was gorgeous. The sun was shining almost the entire trip and it was absolutely spectacular.

We're at a hotel where the kids can swim. We're about to do that and then start the very long trek home. 13.5 more hours on the road... Maybe I can get a grip on the crap food this side of the trip! Gah!

Lovies...

I am so behind. I am also completely clueless as to where I am weight wise. I did pack my scale but failed to use it. I've not been writing down what I eat, and I've been eating on a daily basis things I would normally leave as a special treat. My 6s feel awfully comfy, but I was able to wear my 4s yesterday so I'm sure all is not lost. I will do a steak day when I get home and weigh in the following day and then it is CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN for 3 weeks until I get my after pictures taken.

After visiting with my sister, her wasband and her oldest, and getting her set up on HCG, I went to the coast to visit my parents. They got a new job Friday 6 hours away from a job in Seaside. GAH! Will do my best. I have so much more to share on my experience but I'm SO tired.


I'm so tired I'm that off!

very quick update and a funny

Today was my brother's memorial. It really was more of a wake than a memorial.

It's late and I hesitate writing tonight except that I need to.

I didn't know him. I felt weird when I cried when hearing the news that the plane he was in had crashed and he died. I last saw him when I was 11. He was 14 years older than me. My last memory of him was him putting a lampshade on his head when he came to visit in an attempt to trick my father when he came home from work. It was a funny moment and I will never forget it, but for that to be my last memory of a man who apparently was an amazing man is an absolute shame.

I was fine all evening.

I was fine until a stranger - much like my brother was - the mother of the woman who was engaged to him and had been with him the last 3 years - hugged me. She hugged me and said, "Sorry".

I lost it.

I feel so stupid for crying. This woman consoling ME had more experience, love, and history with him than I ever did, and I was crying.

I mourn I didn't know him. I vow I will not only make sure to tell my family I love them, I vow to know them. I vow to know my other 2 brothers, Paul and Joe. 2 people I don't know enough. Torn apart by age and divorce. I don't want to regret not knowing them fully. Not loving them fully.

I need to move here.

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On the road again...

Hey! Just a quick note on the road.

Ladies, I HAVE to share with you that I am listening to the most EXCELLENT book on CD - "The Help" I would suggest you at least read it, but even better listen to the unabridged version on CD as each character has their own voice and the accents are wonderful.  It's absolutely riveting!

I forgot to bring my scale up to the room, but I feel lighter so I think I've released some more and am closer to my goal. I'll keep it clean and not "fall into" anything (though I am going to dinner with my family tonight to celebrate my natural father's birthday).

I am SICK!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! Extra D3, Zinc, and C. Wish I had some coconut oil. I may need to pick some up.

Virtual hugs! Fortunately that won't get you sick.

Quick note!

Down another pound. YES! I suspect the weight was TOM related. So, 123.5 today, girls included. I'm hoping to lose some more on the road. I have a goal of 119 by March 17 which is when I go in for "after" photos. With the girls, that's more like 117 which is about where I was when I went into surgery.

I'm racing to get out of here - I'll check in later!

HUGS