When last we met...

When last we met, I’d just finished the deck. My son’s room was the only room left in our house that had not been updated. When he was home we picked out a color he liked and the day after I finished the deck I started on his room. It only took two days and I moved a load of furniture (and dust...ahem), but the joy I felt when that room was finished was fantastic. I even retired my painting clothes!

 

I made a conscious decision to do some things I wanted for myself. First was to read a couple of really good books. Two by Robert Reich (Supercapitalism and Aftershock – both beautifully written books on our economy), then I started Christopher Paolini’s Eragon which I had promised my son years ago that I would read. It’s really fun and I’m glad I waited until I could really enjoy it. I also decided to go trampolining.

Trampolining? Yep. There’s a place called “Sky High” that is nearby that has trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball courts, etc. – for youth and adult jumpers! It’s fun, affordable, and incredibly fun exercise. I went with my husband on a Tuesday afternoon and we had a blast. Went in dry, came out exhausted and sweaty. I have to say that for the most part Trampoline Day was the most fun I’ve had. First we jumped, then went to buy a nightgown for me (A $30 one which I got on sale for $1.90!), and, since it was Free Taco Tuesday at Taco Bell (thank you Angel Pagan!), we stopped for a 200 calorie taco. We drove past a second Taco Bell later and, yes, we totally got another free taco. LOL! Did I mention that jumping on a trampoline burns about 500 calories an hour? Well, it does and those tacos were FREE (in every way!).

EvBo and I went out for dinner a bit later and then decided to stay in Walnut Creek to avoid the traffic. He said, “You know, I feel good enough so that if you want to shop a bit that would be ok.” I did not hesitate one instant on that offer! We walked over to Coldwater Creek where he bought me a pair of slacks and a pretty green sweater.  Sweet.

When we came home I still had a massive calorie deficit for the day, so we decided to indulge in caramel apples that I made. In the middle of eating the caramel I discovered I had chipped my front tooth!  NOOOOOOOO! Apparently, when I knocked my jaw with my own knee while I was trampolining I cracked my enamel and it came off in the caramel. Very bad. Not too noticeable, but it still needed attention. However, Halloween was the next day so repair would have to wait.

Halloween was fun. We got the house decorated for the trick-or-treaters and I pulled out our costumes for the costume karaoke party at Lounge 3411 that night. We went as DeMon and Cruella DeVille. It was very fun. Through all of this I have been able to keep to my calorie count and have been getting walks in. I am stalled at 24 pounds, but I don’t worry because I know my weight will continue to go down.

Today I had my front tooth fixed by my talented dentist.  I’m very happy with the results and I will be testing it all out on the trampoline next Wednesday.  Can’t wait!

Now that we are officially in the holiday season, I wish you all good sense and good luck with regard to your food and exercise choices!