Sorry I missed Saturday again. BUT, April is essentially over! At least in my mind, so I can relax. The wedding was wonderful. The reception was wonderful. We won the softball game on Saturday. The baptism was wonderful. The huge family gathering afterwards was wonderful. The visit with my family has been wonderful.
It’s all good.
In sad news, my neighbor died, so I wasn’t able to give her the shawl as I was hoping to. Lesson learned, next time (if this kind of situation comes up again), I’ll make a pair of socks. I’m actually quite irritated at myself for thinking too big and not going with socks in the first place. It didn’t occur to me until I was well into the shawl. Considering the time I’ve put in, I so could have finished a pair of socks in time to gift them and express the love I was hoping to. Dangit.
Health Group-
I’m joining Calorie King today. Now that the craziness of April is over, I feel like I can actually devote some time and energy to my health again. I’m very excited about it.
How was your week?
April 23rd, 2007 at 7:59 am
Laura,
I’m so very sorry to hear about your neighbor. I’m sure your love was felt even though the actual shawl didn’t make it to her in time. Just the act of making something for her is so beautiful. . . that energy is sure to have have reached her.
In weight news. . . I was doing wonderfully, and then, well, 2 weddings and a vacation. I haven’t weighed myself yet, but I can tell that if I haven’t gained some weight back, my loss has at least stalled. My pants are too tight. Ugh. That said, I’m home now with no weddings or vacations to mess me up. I’m all the more determined to feel good in this body!
April 23rd, 2007 at 8:19 am
I’m down 3.2lbs. 19.8lb more to go!
April 23rd, 2007 at 10:29 am
I think you’ll like the calorie king program. It makes it so easy! I have *finally* bounced back after last week’s date night and alcohol consumption. Good grief….those chocolate martinis are EVIL! (but oh so yummy!) So…now I’m back on track as well and starting this week off with my diet and exercise again :o) I think that’s the important thing..that even if you stray…you get right back on it the next day and start a new. I use to always stray and then just beta myself up for it and use that as an excuse to eat everything in the house etc etc and it was a never ending cycle. I think I’ve gotten it under control now :o) I’ve worked too hard the last 3 months to just stop now ya know? So good luck! I’m glad that everything went well with the wedding, baptism etc.
I was sorry to read about your neighbor. The thought was wonderful and there is a lot of love in those stitches. Even if you didn’t get it done in time…I’m sure she knows. :o)
April 23rd, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Oh how sad, but at least she is out of pain now. Your knitting the shawl was a great act of kindness, and I am sure she knew how you felt. I am glad that your plans all went well too, and that now you can relax. I hope the Calorie King works for you. Do you just eat a certain amount of calories per day, or is there a planned daily food intake.
April 23rd, 2007 at 5:07 pm
Hi Laura,
I was just wondering if you have ever heard of Crazy Aunt Purl. I have been reading her blog for about as long as I have been reading yours.
She just published a book and some of it is about her struggle with her weight gain. She is a hoot to read and I think some of her thoughts on weight loss just might help.
Sorry about the loss of your neighbor. I think you should finish the shawl and give it to another cancer patient in her honor. Just an idea…
brook