Since Saturday it’s been sunny and warm(er) and I am enjoying the hell out of it! The sun feels so good pouring in through the windows and it warms up the house like you would not believe. Today, it was closer to 60F so I opened the front door to let the sun in through the screen/glass door and you should have seen the fuzzbutts running for the door *lol* it was hilarious! I know they can’t wait for open windows! Neither can I, really! I keep telling myself that in only a few weeks I can rip them all open – but still – a few weeks seems so far off!

Saturday we headed out as planned to get some groceries and pet supplies. Famous Footwear was/is having a clearance sale and since we both needed a new pair of sneakers we decided to look and low and behold we both got a pair of Nike’s – and we didn’t even pay $50.00 for both pairs! Did we not get a great deal, or what? See, I knew I’d get my sneakers somehow, did I not? *lol* We also headed to Target and I saw the prettiest bedroom linens. OMG, I was literally drooling. I so wish I could afford them – they would be perfect for spring and summer! Oh, so purdy! It’s from their shabby chic collection and even though hubby thinks it’s too girly – I would add it in a heartbeat. What does he care? Not like he spends so much time in the bedroom other than sleeping ..and for that his eyes are closed, are they not? *lol* If he wants a man cave – he can check out the basement! *rofl* I need to enter a drawing for a Target Giftcard somewhere, honestly! I could easily spend a grand in that store in one visit. Course I could use a credit card to buy, buy and buy more but then I’d definitely would need a credit repair service to help me get out of the mess!  And that my friends, is why I don’t even have a credit card anymore. I had two but paid them off and closed the accounts. The interest alone was killer and I soon realized that I’d rather save up for something – even if it takes a few weeks or months. Plus those credit card companies get away with too much and do not deserve my hard earned money!

Tomorrow is my first offical weigh in and I am excited and nervous all at once. I did well this week, tracking and writing down everything. I stayed within my daily points as well and did not use any of my extras. I am discovering that eating well doesn’t mean you have to eat junk. I ate very well this week -  healthier. Portion control is not so hard when you choose the right foods. I am drinking all of my water and I am also noticing that I have more energy already. Which is a huge plus – since I have a busy week ahead of me.

Well, time to get my butt off of here and start dinner …mine will consist of a large salad with lean steak strips *nom nom nom* good thing I love veggies and summer is coming…boy, I can’t wait for all the delish farm fresh goodies!

Toodles!

I am determined that this year I will focus on me and my health for a change and anyone who has a problem with that can…well…kiss my butt! I always take care of others and their needs and let myself and my needs go down the drain. Well, no more of that! I am tired of putting myself on the back burner so to speak. After all I have done for others – I am beginning to see that no one but myself is going to do for me. So, this is what I will do – take care of me! I took the first step and signed up for WW’s monthly pass and I am back at the mettings. Truth be told, I really can’t afford it but I also cannot afford to get sick and I know that if I continue with the stress and emotional eating I will end up with diabetes and that I can’t afford due to the fact that I have no health insurance. So paying the $42.95 a month is by far cheaper than an extensive list of visits, tests and meds. Right? Right! I want to be healthy. I want my self esteem back. I want to learn to eat right and not deal with my emotions by eating junk food.

I had my first meeting on Tuesday and it was great! It was kinda like I never left except that I didn’t know anyone except the leader Betsy and her co-worker Linda. All of the folks that used to go while I was going are no longer there. But that’s ok, too! I joined right in – which is hard for me because I get embarrased easily while all eyes are on me - but it was just so much fun that I soon got over it and continued on. I stayed for the orientation after the meeting and got caught up on the changes and stuff and I swear I didn’t want to leave! *lol* I stayed an extra 5 minutes to catch up with Betsy, too – whilst the hubby was waiting in the parking lot! Who cares, I cater to him and his every need all the time so he can wait 5 minutes for me for a change! I am hoping that by this summer I will be able to walk to the meetings. My foot is feeling better these days and I know it has a lot to do with getting on the Wii Fit and exercising it. It doesn’t feel as stiff anymore althought it is still swollen and most of my shoes still don’t fit! I need to get a new pair of sneakers for walking because the Skechers I bought last year no longer fit now thanks to the swelling. But that too is ok! I will figure out a way to get a pair

On to other great news – I am on Facebook and caught up with an old friend of mine from back home. She is currently back home but is moving back to the US. Her husband is already over here in Indiana and is looking into Fort Wayne real estate to purchase a home so that he can move her and her kids over as soon as possible. He retired from the US Army and also has a job lined up already. She stayed behind for a bit because of the kids – so that they could spend some time with their grandparents before making the big move. I am hoping that once she is over here and settled – that we can maybe take a road trip and go see her! She’s already invited us *lol* even though she ain’t even here yet! Oh, to see her again would just make my heart smile. We have a long history, her and I, and I am so happy that she found me on Facebook! So happy in fact – that I yelled out loud and cried when I saw her request! *lol* Hubby looked at me like I was crazy! I was just so happy and surprised and shocked …everything all in once…’ya know? Ever since we have chatted and caught up a bit and while she can’t afford to call the US – I will have to get a calling card and give her a call. I have to hear her voice. I can get a $10.00 card and it’ll give me an hour to Germany so it’s not too bad. I can’t wait. Hopefully I can grab one this weekend!

Ok, I babbled on long enough – so much happening and going on that I have to combine a few days in one post! *lol* But it’s all good….it is all good!

Yup, because my husband has got a one day job and will be gone for a whole 10 hrs! After having him home for almost 6 weeks, trust me, this is more than a blessing! My sanity is at stake here! *lol*

Him and a couple of friends will be driving into NYC to help someone move furniture to Connecticut. Little worried because we have snow coming in tomorrow but it’s not much so the highways should be alright. I think they said an inch or two for CT – not sure how much NYC is in for.

The 3 of them will be in one of those huge UHaul Trucks – good thing because he gets to leave his Truck at home. Would hate for him to put more miles on it! After his last stunt I am even more concerned. I mean everything else is falling apart before our eyes – why not his truck while Murphy is at it!?! The other day we were at the supermarket and as we were leaving his check engine light popped on then off then on again – stayed on for about 2 minutes then popped off again. Not sure what that is all about and as usual he told me not to worry. I mean come on…Not like we can actually afford a major auto repair or in this case truck repair right now. Not worry, my foot! I’ll always worry. It’s what I do! I am woman! *lol* If we had another vehicle to fall back on maybe I would not worry so much but being this is the only vehicle we have at the moment I think I am entitled to worry! We could have gotten a used 2002 Toyota Camry  for a good price but since he is laid off at the moment that was an expense that was not feasable. Bummer! It was in good shape with just a few dings, semi low miles and excellent interior. A friend was selling it and was going to give us a deal but we just could not do it because we don’t know how long he’ll be laid off, ‘ya know? I am hoping with Spring just a month away that he’ll be called back to work soon. Last we heard was they have the job but cannot excavate because the ground was too frozen. We’ll be in the 40’s after this snow event on Wednesday so lets hope it thaws enough for them to start on this job.

Anywho, I have to get my bum going – got lots to do today.