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...)

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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!!!

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This weekend

For everyone... tomorrow night a bunch of us are going out to celebrate mine and Jen's birthday's... we're going to dinner at Cheesecake at Hancock and then out... somewhere?!? Maybe Lincoln Park... anywho... y'all are invited... call me if you want to come for details!
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updates

I know I haven't posted in a few days... it's been a LONG week at work. I've felt like I've had no idea what's going on... I've been bouncing back and forth between my place and another place to help cover and I'm supposed to be the OT at work right now that knows what's going on... and I feel like I don't.

Last weekend was Nicole (one of my co-workers) and Paul's wedding. It was freakin' HOT! 88F. I think that was the hottest of the 5 weddings I've been to... and it was in October! It was a beautiful wedding... Nicole looked gorgeous!!! The reception was fun... of course, I was one of the last ones there from work... does that surprise anyone?

So... random story (mainly for Bethie)... remember that girl Vanessa that went to Augie? She was on European Term with us and was a COG... ring some bells? Well... she was at the wedding! Small world, eh? I guess she's dating one of Paul's friends... she came up to me at the bar (surprise surprise) and was like "you went to Augie, right?" So we talked a little bit... not too much... it was a bit awkward. We never really talked at Augie... or on European Term. It was weird... funny... but weird. I just had to share that random blast from the past.

Alright... nothing else to post right now... gotta switch back to espn.com to "watch" my Tigers game... they're getting their butts kicked by Oklahoma... so much for our 11th place ranking!

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Sunday, September 30 and Monday, October 1

Today was an absolutely GORGEOUS day! After my first few days had been a bit rainy, this weekend has been amazing! Today was about 24C (75F) and super sunny... I even wore my skirt today (while looking super American because I had only brought my dress heels or my boots with heels to go with it... and my feet were still killing me from the night before when I wore my boots out downtown and I thought my feel were going to fall off... gotta break the heels in again!!!... so I had to wear my gym shoes... I know... terrible!!!)

Michael and I went for a walk in the Englischer Garten (English Garden... no "s") which is right in the heart of Munich. HISTORY LESSON ALERT!!! The English Garden was established in the late 1700's by Archduke Carl Theodor, initially designed as a "military garden" to give soldiers a place to study agriculture and a place to enjoy outdoor activities. They opened in 1789, and soon after the Archduke established a public park to the east of the English Garden, called Theodor's Park, which opened in 1792. Eventually, the two parks were combined into one - the English Garden. Just how big is the English Garden? Well... for those that have been to New York City... it's bigger than Central Park. Popular attractions in the park include two large beer gardens, the Chinesischer Turm (designed like a Pagoda), the Japanese Teahouse, the Monopteros, and the "Beautiful Meadow" where on any given day, you're likely to find people (especially old men) sunbathing in the buff. Yes... I saw it... and though I was tempted to take pictures... I held back. ;-)



Some pictures of the English Garden on the way out... I was too busy enjoying the day to take many pictures!!!

That evening, Michael and I walked to Oktoberfest. We rode one of the rollercoasters... and I got my Wienerschnitzel!!!! I was a very happy camper... since I hadn't had any yet in Germany and it's one of my favorite foods! We also went to the Lowenbrau (again, no umlauts) tent for a mass for me and a spezi (my other favorite German drink) for Michael... as well as a huge pretzel! Below is a picture of the Lowenbrau tent that was taken on my phone... I know it's not super clear, but it's all I got! (I'm still waiting on my other pictures that Michael took of me on his phone... when I get those, I'll post them as well!)


This picture below is of a gingerbread heart that is very popular at the fairs in Germany. I only got a small one... the have huge ones that are bigger than a person's body, but those were about 30 euros, and I'm too cheap to purchase one of those at that price! The lady at the stand where I bought it was really cute... she was afraid that I wouldn't be let on the plane with the cookie! She was trying to give Michael all sorts of advice and was telling him that she was worried for me and didn't want me to get arrested or something... but, it was all spoken in German so I didn't get any of it! HAHA!


I might as well mention a bit about Monday... my travel day back home. Michael started his first day of work (and looked rather snappy)... I made it to the airport all on my own taking the U-Bahn and S-Bahn (I know, I rock)... and sat next to a super cute guy. I totally lucked out with that too... I was supposed to sit in a middle seat. As I was right by my seat, the lady I was supposed to sit next to was talking to her husband across the isle stating she was a bit upset because now they wouldn't be able to talk. I offered to switch with the older gentleman so he could have my seat next to his wife and I could have his isle seat... next to the cute German boy. Yes, we talked... totally got along... flirted... all that good stuff... we had to part at customs... he said he really enjoyed meeting me (and I him)... and I didn't do anything (meaning I was stupid and didn't give him my number or email address). Yes, I'm banging my head against a wall for it. So... if anyone knows a guy named Lucas K (yes, I know his last name bud don't think I should post it all over the internet) who's my age, originally from Munich and is now at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA doing his PhD in computer science... send him my way!!! (And... hopefully that doesn't make me sound too stalker-ish!)

Alright... so... that was my trip!!! And yes, another trip over for next year after Cassandra's wedding is already being planned!!!