What’s up!
Craig normally gets up before I do and feeds the cats. On days when he sleeps in a little, they literally wait for him to wake up!
I went to visit my friend Charlotte on Friday and came home with three large bags full of clothes! Most of them don’t fit yet, but by next summer I will have some gorgeous boutique clothes to wear! She’s lost about 30 kg (66 pounds) since November and is looking fabulous! She’s got a another 12 kg (26 pounds) to go to goal. I am so proud of her.
My pedometer has died. Probably not from exertion. Nevertheless, it’s snuffed it and taken my week’s total - pitiful though it may be -with it. I’ll see about getting another one… have to wheedle the money out of Craig!
Despite my emphatic declarations last week, I haven’t really got off my ass yet. Oh, I’m eating well for the most*, and the scale is creeping down, but I need to get moving. After tomorrow morning’s visa interview I’m heading to the Traffic Department to renew my driver’s license. Then all my big tasks will be out of the way, and I will be able to throw myself into a fitness program! So I keep telling myself. I will keep you updated.
I’m on the verge of a major emotional release. I’m not depressed, but I am emotional and I keep feeling as if “something” big is going to happen. This is a good thing. I just wish I could do something to get things moving. You know, kind of like an emotional enema.
Do you picture vegans as pale, slender-but-weak people? Well, you’re wrong. Katrina Rainoshek took these fun muscle pictures a few days ago. She’s a raw vegan and two-thirds into a Juice Feast! You can get ripped on plant food! Even juice!
I cried (I told you I was emotional!) when I read PastaQueen’s account of her first half-marathon, which took place this past Saturday. What an inspiration! If you don’t know her blog Half of Me, you should definitely visit. She’s lost half her bodyweight and her book, Half-Assed, has just recently been released. She’s a journalist by profession and as such, writes beautifully and humorously.
One of my favorite new blogs is Evolving Wellness. Evita is passionate about health and realizes that everything we come into contact with affect us in some way. She frequently looks at cleaning and personal care products and informs her readers in detail why these products are safe or not. Very informative and well-written. You should definitely check out her site.
The internet is awashed with wonderful ideas. Another new blog I like is Thank a Stranger, where you can contribute a story via e-mail, thanking a stranger for a kindness. I love the stories!
I’d be surprised if you didn’t know about PostSecret, but just in case you have been blogging in a vacuum, let me tell you about it. It’s an art project where people write their secrets on home-made postcards and send them to PostSecret. Every Sunday he does a blogpost with a selection of the week’s postcards. It’s fascinating and compulsive.
Speaking of postcards… Has anyone received their Postcard-Swap postcard in the mail yet? Remember to let us know… I might put a Mr Linky up so that you can post your picture and link from here…
And another thing! Has anyone seen my Aunt Flo? I’ve been waiting patiently for her since Thursday. Isn’t it ironic that the month in which I decide to start calling her my Monthly Celebration of Womanhood (thanks Pippa!), she doesn’t bother to show up for the celebration? This morning I checked whether she has a good excuse for her tardiness (by peeing on a stick), but alas, no. Should you run into her, please tell her I love and miss her!
* If you overlook the Indian dinner on Thursday night, where I ate too much rich, cooked food and the numerous cups of “make-it-strong” coffee I had on Friday when I visited Charlotte. When I was driving home from the visit I thought I was going to die! My heart was pounding and my ears were ringing. I felt sick most of the day Saturday. Remember the story of the frog in the boiling water? If you put a frog in a pot of boiling water, it will jump out immediately, but if you put it in cold water and slowly increase the temperature, it will happily boil to death. Don’t kid yourself about coffee. Just because you’re “used to” it, doesn’t mean that it doesn’t cause havoc in your body!
hanlie on May 5th 2008 in By The Way...
DaDivaStreet responded on 05 May 2008 at 4:09 pm #
Love the new look! Adorable kitties, Great pix! I too need to get a fire under my bottom & move my body. You’ll be in those clothes in no time! I hope something GREAT is happening for you!
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Penni responded on 05 May 2008 at 5:42 pm #
This new look is quite elegant!! I’m right there with ya’ sister…I agreed to join Dea from Twitter on her 30 day yoga challenge as so far I am making an effort. It’s not there is any sweat dripping tho. Oh well, we’ve all gotta find our start somewhere, right??
Your kitty babies and hubby are so cute in that picture!
xo…Penni
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honi responded on 05 May 2008 at 6:26 pm #
love your redecorating by the way.. the kitty pix reminds me of my house only it involves doggies that will come over and lick your arm or face.. which ever is closes to wake you up.. just in case you forgot that you have not fed them yet.. lol..
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Wipneus responded on 05 May 2008 at 7:27 pm #
Wow! love the new look!
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Lara responded on 05 May 2008 at 8:16 pm #
thanks for linking to thank a stranger!
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Evita responded on 05 May 2008 at 11:47 pm #
Your cats are so beautiful!
And thank you so much for your kind words about my site, I am glad you like it as it is truly a pleasure to research and relay information to help others as much as possible when it comes to the overall well being of themselves and their families!
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Holly responded on 06 May 2008 at 3:18 am #
Aunt Flo finally found me today so maybe she’s just making her rounds a little late this month. I had totally forgotten about that postcard secrets link!! Thanks for posting that!
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heidi responded on 06 May 2008 at 4:45 am #
I love that picture! YOur cats are darling!
Michelle responded on 06 May 2008 at 5:44 am #
Hey, I have an Aunt Flo too and mine is missing too! What the heck? Could you please stop trying to be just like me? Or maybe I have to stop being just like you. We just keep doing everything together. I can’t even remember when I had it last…wait, let me see if I can find it…Oh, I don’t know, beginning of April sometime I think it’s been 6 weeks. Wow! It should be here but I don’t feel like it’s coming. Weird.
Love you!
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chanda responded on 06 May 2008 at 6:21 am #
Oh I know that pre release feeling of restlessness, that calm before a storm. And you’re right, it’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Cute picture of the hubby with the cats. Aren’t they just the most resourcefull creatures? They always find a way to make their needs know.
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Irish Mom responded on 06 May 2008 at 6:33 am #
I love that pic!! Too funny!! I just ordered a pedometer and am anxiously awaiting its arrival!!
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CactusFreek responded on 06 May 2008 at 6:50 am #
lol that pic is really funny! Poor hubby! Nothing like waking up to immediate demands!
Mmmmmm Coffee……
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JM responded on 06 May 2008 at 9:00 am #
What a post! Thanks for all the linky goodness and for the laugh (cute pic).
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Julia responded on 06 May 2008 at 2:15 pm #
Cute photo - my sisters cat does that! Glad to hear things are still ticking a long for you and the scale is still moving in the right direction. Good luck in getting the exercise thing happening… im on the same mission, its not easy but when you do it youll feel so much better about yourself.
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Manuela responded on 06 May 2008 at 2:33 pm #
Oh, look at those blue eyes.
Just a comment on that special time in a woman’s life. I’m just finishing up and I usually feel yucky for a day or so but, I am glad I still get it. I’m as regular as clockwork and am never surprised by it. My friend’s think I’m insane but I will definitely miss it when the time comes (ugh, menopause!)
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JBiggs responded on 07 May 2008 at 11:20 pm #
Wow, that’s wonderful photo.
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Julie responded on 09 May 2008 at 8:30 pm #
I just love that picture! I’m such a cat person and that pic is so representative of what cats are all about. Very cool.