Worst pick-up lines, ww update, and other randomness...

Yes, I realize I haven't posted in over a week... it's been super busy around here and I've had something to do every night after work and just haven't had time. So here it is 730 on a Saturday morning and I'm updating... sad, eh?

Last Saturday night Nancy (one of my roommates and friends from undergrad) had a house-warming party as her and her husband just moved in to a new house, which happens to be near me! (I know... I need to make more of an effort to get my butt over there!) There were quite a few people there from undergrad... that I haven't seen since we graduated (or maybe the summer afterwards)... so for over 6 years. It was weird... but great to see them all and talk about all our memories. And I'd like to thank them all for reminding me of the worst pickup lines ever that I had suppressed in my memory. Ready for it?

"Your cheeks are so cold, but your lips are so warm."

Yes... that is the worst pickup line (or just statement) ever... I don't even want to comment any more on that situation... because it kind of churns my stomach... haha

Monday night... another weigh-in for our weight-loss group. I lost another... 2.4 pounds!!! That brings my weight-loss total for 2 weeks to 6 pounds (for those of you that are counting). Because of my busy week I haven't made it to the gym as much as I would have liked and haven't been counting points... so hopefully the weight is still coming off this week! After my group I went out to dinner with the girls for a little girls night to celebrate Patty's new job. Red Lobster... yummy! And yes, I actually had some lobster... it was SOOO good... and it's been a while since I've had lobster. The rest of the meal was pretty healthy... shrimp, rice, and veggies... not too bad.

Tuesday night... eye doctor appointment... everything's fine. It was the longest eye doctor appointment EVER. There was a point that I got a little freaked out... my right eye failed the glaucoma test so they had to re-do it... it's fine... it just wasn't lubricated enough the first time. After the eye doctor I went to The Little Owl where my sister Lindsey works and just chilled and had dinner.... it was nice having some company for dinner.

Wednesday night... did something but can't remember... hmm... will have to think about that one...

Thursday night... went out with some people from work (Tina, Paul, and Patrick) and some of Paul's friends. I'm just going to say it was a wild and crazy night... if I say more I might incriminate myself and I don't need to do that... so I might just leave it at that. I didn't really sleep hardly at all... and work on Friday was EXTREMELY difficult... and no, not hungover... just VERY tired... but I made it and didn't call in sick like someone else did... haha!

So those are the basic updates for now... I know this post didn't really "flow", but I had a bit to catch up on and didn't want to get another post from Katie saying she was going to protest my blog if I didn't post!

And now... I'm off to the gym... woohoo! (I'm still sore from the lunges and squats from Thursday... grrr...)

V

I broke 100!!!

Yes, it doesn't happen very often, but I broke 100 at bowling... 107 to be exact. Six of us from work went bowling after work to let off some steam... we're going to try and make it a monthly thing. Of course, even with my 107 that I'm oh so proud of, I still came in last place... go figure!

And... yes, I did get up this morning to work out... (for those that are counting, that's 6 days in a row... with twice a day on Monday (for arms) and Tuesday (for legs)... and today if you count bowling)... I freakin' rock... haha! I was asked by Bethie what is my secret to getting up at the butt-crack of dawn... I did it at the time change so I was used to getting up at 6... which is now 5... so far, it's working... although, I'm in bed by 9!!!

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the gym

I had an AWESOME workout tonight... didn't go this morning because I didn't sleep well last night (first, cramps (ugh, being a girl), then, terrible scary dream), so I was WAY too tired to go this morning. But great workout after work (which doesn't normally happen). Went 6K (ran a mile of it)... and felt GREAT! I hate sweating... but tonight was one of the few times it felt good!
A bunch of us from work are going bowling after work tomorrow, so I have to be sure to get up at 5 tomorrow morning to go to the gym... wish me luck!
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Weight Watchers

So... I'm updating today because Katie threatened to protest my blog... can't have that happening!!! Even though I don't think there's much to update on... here's the news...
A few weeks (or months) ago at work we decided we'd have a "weight watchers at work" thing... only problem... the lady that came out was a total "b"... and we didn't have the 15 people that were required for her to keep coming out (we had 13)... which may have been a blessing in disguise. So one of the ladies has done Weight Watchers before and said, "Why don't we just do our own? I have all the things and I'd be glad to share all my info..." So, last Monday we had our first "meeting." Basically, we're just meeting on Monday's after work to weigh in and discuss how we're doing with our weight-loss goals and support each other... etc. We had our second meeting tonight. I was kind of nervous with the weigh-in (especially with Halloween last week... there's been soooooo much candy around!)... but... (wait for it... wait for it...) I LOST 3.6 POUNDS!!!!! I am EXTREMELY proud of myself... hopefully this trend will continue!

On the weight-loss note... I've also decided to start "running." We all know I'm not a runner (look at me!)... but... I'm going to give it a shot. I have a goal of running the Shamrock Shuffle next March downtown Chicago (I think it's an 8K). I have a ways to go, but it's better I start training now rather than a month before and then not be able to do it. So... now that you all know my goal, I guess I have to do it! Right now I'm only able to run a quarter mile and then walk a quarter to a half mile then back to running a quarter mile... etc... I run either 3/4 of a mile or mile. I know it's not much... but it's a start!

Oh yeah... on more thing... I've been to the gym the last 3 days (even got up at 445 this am to be at the gym at 5)... did a 5K each day (with the run/walk thing)... and went BACK to the gym tonight to lift! I ROCK!!!

So that's the update... wish me lots of luck with the loosing weight thing... prayers and support are also appreciated!!!

V