Very boring weekend. I just spent 2 hours getting my finances straightened out. I keep all my records in Quicken. And I hadn't updated my 401K accounts in a year and a half. I actually have more money than I thought I did. Suze Ormand would be proud. hehe. I watched her on TV Saturday night. (yeah..yawn..told you I had a borng weekend) Anyway, watching her I don't think I should ever spend any money or have any fun until I get this debt paid off. I have lots of credit card debt from the 3 years I worked part-time and went to school.

Speakng of money...I just got a Kid Rock ticket. It better be worth it for $100. So much for saving money. And I need to pay Paula for my $100 Charlotte race ticket for October. But I am sellng my August Bristol tix for $400. So, I'm ahead a little.

Well....I need to go to bed. Tomorrow is the end of the month. So, I probably have a 9-10 hour day ahead of me tomorrow.

Back from vacation! I really need to update more but hey I lead a really boring life. Except for an occasional vacation thrown in my days are pretty monotonous. (Work, housework, sleep and some exercise for stress relief.)

So, vacation was a relaxing 4 days on the beach in Daytona, Florida. I went by myself. My friend and travelling buddy just had knee surgery and she got a demotion this year so she wasn't able to go. I don't mind gong alone and was actually really looking forward to being alone....there were times that I felt extremely lonely. More so than when I'm at home. I have lots to keep me busy when I'm at home. On vacation, I do a lot of people watching and it's rare to see anyone else alone. Couples, Couples with kids, single parents with kids. But no one completely alone like me.

Not that I was moping the entire time. I seen a movie, walked on the beach every morning, swam in the ocean, enjoyed the smells and sound of the ocean, got a nice tan, read two books, had a delicious Mahi-Mahi sandwich, had several tropical drinks and came back home exhausted. So much for a relaxing vacation. Wednesday morning I got up early to savor my last day on the beach and then my flight in Atlanta was late so didn't get home till 2am. I was suppose to have a 3 hour lay over in Atlanta but it turned into 5 hours. Luckily, I ran into a former co-worker and her new hubby coming home from their honeymoon. So, the time went faster catching up with her. Funny, every time I'm in an airport 40, 400 or 1000 miles away I almost always run into someone I know.

I am up a couple pounds from vacation. Eating wasn't really enjoyable. Nothing really hit the spot. Plus when I home I usually eat out with friends and share a meal. I felt kind of funny going into a restaurant by myself and then only eat about 1/4 of my meal. I got weird looks for my waitresses. They keep asking me if everything was okay. The best place I ate was a bar that served a great grilled Mahi-Mahi sandwich. The fish was so tender it fell apart and it was seasoned just right. I love seafood. You just can't get good seafood around here. And everything is fried and breaded.

So, now it's time to get busy and lose some weight. More later...

what to write?? I'm hanging in there. Slowly...(and I do mean slowly) losing weight. I never stay at one weight more than one day at a time but my weight range gets lower and lower. I've kissed the 230's good-bye. And it's even been over a week since I seen 225. The lowest I've seen is 222. I go on vacation June 22nd and I'd like to see some teens by then. I'm comfortable wearing some 15/16's and I ordered a size smaller in my polo's for work (from a women's 2XL to a misses XL) The things is it's going so slow that I'm not seeing the results. People that haven't seen me for awhile notice and when I look at pictures from last year, I can tell. But day in and day out, I feel like I'm not going anywhere. Yesterday, I did notice that I had more energy. After working 9 hours, I went shopping. I didn't get home till after 7. And still had the energy to fix something to eat, unload the car and putter around in the yard a little. I use to have to veg out right after work because I was so tired. Don't get me wrong I still have days like that.

Exercise.....(hhmmm what exercise?)
Excuses.....it's too hot and....well I can't think of any others.

Just haven't been in the mood to exercise. I really need to though. I want to look tight for vacation instead of floppy. Yes, I'm still fat and lumpy but exercise at least makes you feel tight.

Vacation....I'm going to Daytona, Florida. YEAH!! By myself for 4 days of total relaxation and no demands on my time. Sounds heavenly doesn't it. I was really thinking I wanted an exciting vacation where I'm out at the bars, dancing up a storm, and flirting....but after my long weekend in Charlotte over memorial day, I'm partied out. That was enough excitement for a few months anyway. I'm ready for a relaxing vacation. I plan to get up early each morning. Perhaps walk on the beach as the sun comes up and before it gets too hot. Go back to my room for a shower and maybe a nap. Spend all day on the beach reading and people watching. Late afternoon, get cleaned up and go to a nice restaurant for a cocktail and appetizer. Walk along the boardwalk and see the sites. Last time I was there they had entertainment on the boardwalk...fire breathers, dancers, and mimes. I also may meet an Internet friend of mine one evening for a meal. We're both a little leery. We're great friends (possibly more) online but don't know if meeting would ruin it. And....yes it would only be for a meal. We care a great deal about each other and don't just want a fling.

Well....I got to get out of here and do somethng other than play on the internet.