Over indulgences

Over the past few weeks I've had so much going on it's made my brain hurt. It's been like a whirlwind and while I've had a blast I'm taking this opportunity to sit back and update everyone on what's been going on the past few weeks.

Work. This has been driving me crazy - too much to do, not enough time, too many stupid questions and stress, stress, stress. I broke my cardinal rule this week (my gym schedule is NOT to be broken) and worked 15 hour days for 3 days this week. On the plus side, I'm much calmer now and have got things under control. It wasn't fun, I hated it but now it's all good. I will make up for that time some other way - and I've made the promise to myself that next week that won't happen.

Working Out. It's funny, I never remember how great I feel when I've done a class/lifted weights etc. Today was the first day since Monday that I'd done anything at all and I feel tremendous. As I've already said, I will get back to my schedule. I do miss Billy - but I have a plan.... I'm going to have a workout area in our apartment! I'll keep the bed, but I'll store it in the hallway! How cool is that??

Eating and Drinking. How I'm managing a very slow and steady weightloss after all the meals I've eaten (or drunk!) is amazing. I'm guessing that my metabolism is higher now, and I'm not complaining. It's the first time in my life that this isn't a diet....and it's great. You get spured on when you hear compliments. I'm also healthier....which is the whole point after all.

Travel. We've done our trip to Chicago and we have the following ones planned already this year. Here's the current list:
- early March we're off to see Peter in Boulder
- end March we're in Cedar Rapids
- April we're back to Chicago
- May off to Mexico for a friend's wedding
So now I'm realizing the year is flying by so my plan this weekend is to figure out when I can get back the UK - it's been ages and I'm not convinced there are going to be any work trips this year so I'm looking. Tickets cost a fortune....which sucks. I also wanted to get to Turkey this year to see Mum and Dad's house.....but not sure how we're going to fit that all in with Rachel getting married, but we'll figure something out.

OK, I'm off to sort out my short hair....it takes so much more effort now!