I’m still
here … still reading. I’ve just been crazy busy lately.
And, I’ve been cranky this week because I caved to peer pressure and
I’m starting the South Beach diet. The first two weeks are no
carb, so I’m like a crack addict in withdrawal. When you want a
chocolate glazed donut, a plate of steamed broccoli just doesn’t make
you a happy camper.
Of course, the kids met one
of their monthly goals and got to choose a reward. Bet you can’t
guess what they picked! Breakfast party … yep …
donuts. Aiya! I’m gonna try my best to resist the
leftovers. I looked for some kind of donut that I don’t like so I
wouldn’t be tempted, but I don’t think that such a donut exists. 
I’m proud of
myself because I’ve managed to get up at 5am every morning this week
and ride my stationary bike for 20 minutes. Okay … so my pace
was that of a leisurely ride through the countryside, but hey, I’ve
gotta start somewhere.
Spring break is coming in a couple more weeks. We thought about
going to Vegas, but we weren’t able to get free rooms. Call me
cheap, but I don’t want to shell out a ton of money for a room AND hand
over a bunch of cash at the slots. No matter what I initially
budget for gambling, I always manage to talk myself into more. In
the end, every time, I think, “Sheesh, I should have just bought show
tickets or a new outfit at the outlet mall with that money.” So,
I thought that maybe we would skip the temptation and just go straight
for the entertainment and shopping. Maybe San Diego? Who
knows …
One of my baby sister’s friends is engaged … 21 and engaged.
Makes me feel ancient and spinsterish, although I’m sooooo
incredibly glad that I didn’t
marry my boyfriend when I was 21. Makes me shudder just to think
of it! I guess that’s one way to look at it. Yep, I’m
unmarried, but look at all the divorces I’ve dodged! 
Quote of the Day:
“Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals, dying of nothing.”
–Redd Foxx
Poisoned by Fairy Tales 
The amount of years your married isn’t what makes you a cute lil ol’ couple. I saw one at wal-mart one day and we got to talking and it turned out they had only been married for three years. Practically still on their honeymoon.(at the time I had been married 15 years longer, but they were the cute ones) So you are still in the running, just gotta find the perfect little old man. and I’m with you on that whole “so glad I didn’t marry the boyfriend” thing. That would have been a total disaster for me too. divorce city.I could not do South Beach or any other deprivation diet. I can do moderation diets but not total deprivation. I started working out too and like you i’m a wimp on the exercise front. But I was so proud of myself when I finally broke the 20 min barrier on the cross trainer. Like you I figured “Hey gotta start somewhere”. I started out and could only do 8 mins and I thought I was going to have a heart attack. That was how I knew I needed it so bad….lolEmail me your address and I’ll send you a postcard from Rome!
During our recent weekend in Vegas, Maria and I gambled a grand total of $2.25 between us. There’s just so much more to do there! I understand the fun element, though. And I’m never giving up donuts! Everything in moderation, right?