It's November. Ahead in the utter gloom of darkness I can finally see the twinkling of that infamous light. Just a twinkling, just a glimpse, like that of star dancing above my head. I'm ready for 2013 to end. I have it in my head that because this year has been such a crap shoot that next year will be better. Next year will be my year to shine. Next year...
But for the next two months it's still this one. My freezer meal idea has been going rather well. I've especially enjoyed having precooked shredded chicken in the freezer. It makes fajitas, dumplings, chicken pot pie, and other meals a snap. It has definitely passed into sweater weather around here and the trees have all shed their leaves. It looks downright gloomy outside. Two more resolution updates to go before I make new ones. Blah! new ones as if the old ones weren't enough right?
1. Weight loss/Getting Healthy. As of last week I am no longer going to the gym. I discovered that my get up and go completely evaporated with the cooler weather. I hate dressing for the gym, bundling up for the trip over, unbundling mid workout, and then rebundling for the trip home. I go from shivering cold to burning up and back again so fast it makes my head spin. I just can't do it. It makes me miserable. So miserable. I've decided that I'll get back to doing the yoga and strength training exercises that my wii offers instead. That way I won't have to brave the blustery weather. As of this post I'm sitting at 140.4. I haven't moved in months, even with regular gym use. I'm beginning to come around to the idea that maybe this is where my body is happy. Which works since I can still wear all my clothes, albeit with a belt, and I'm well within a healthy BMI. I finally am really noticing the weight loss in the way some clothes fit, since I'm wearing the winter shirts I was when I started. I remember seeing my belly pooching just a little in my tighter long sleeves. That doesn't happen now. I also took a big leap and decided to try leggings. I love them! I can't believe I made it this far into life without trying them. They're comfortable, and when worn with a dress or skirt they practically alleviate all my discomfort at somehow accidentally showing a bit too much. I also invested in a waist belt, no clue if that's what they're actually called or not. I picked up a S/M and I had to punch two more holes to get it fit properly! Wow! I have an XS waist. Lucky me its paired with above average chest and hips. People say how wonderful it is that I have a curvy hourglass shape. Sure it would be wonderful if they made clothes that fit the hourglass shape, but they don't. They just don't. A top that fits my bust usually swallows my waist. Jeans that fit my hips have to be worn with a belt because of the massive gap in the waistband. Trust me not all sunshine and roses over here.
2. 50 books in a year - I kicked it up a notch and read 7 books this month. Seven! That puts me at 45 books this year. Only 5 books left! I'm so kicking this resolution's behind.
3.Photography - The fundraiser last month was an awesome success. We raised $195.00 for our local shelter. Whoohoo! I've got a Christmas mini session day scheduled for this month.
Nothing new on the other fronts.
However we have gotten some more Christmas shopping done. I am so excited to get this stuff knocked out. We have my grandma, grandpa, niece, great-aunt and family, sister-in-law, and that's it left to go shopping for! Eee! For once we just might have all the shopping done before December even gets here. Wouldn't that be great? No last minute rushing around. Extra money for trimming the tree. Ahhh. I feel it now.
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