Plus-Sized Pin Up

I should be saying good-bye to week 4 and heading into week 5. Well, it's not happening. I didn't end up finishing out my week 4 on Friday. After an unwanted adventure the previous night, I was left with zero energy. Needless to say, I slept in. Man, did I need it! Then last night, I ended the evening with a migraine from hell! Usually I'm not too light sensitive when I get them, but last night was awful! Several hours after taking Advil, drinking caffeine, and resting, I felt like I had been beat up!

Slipping into a hot bath was a needed retreat. However, instead of snuggling into bed and going to sleep, I got out feeling horribly nauseous. Hubby brought me some pomegranate 7Up to calm my stomach. I decided not to take my medication and sipped the 7Up until my stomach was calm enough to go to sleep.

I don't think I slept well. It was really restless, and it felt as though I woke up several times throughout the night. When my alarm went off this morning, I found that I had horrible night sweats as though I was running a fever. I was also extremely chilled. However, I felt fine. When I got up to get ready for the gym, I found that my bowels (stomach, intestines, etc.) were feeling iffy. It seemed like a good idea to stay home. *sigh* After trying to crawl back into bed twice and being jolted out by a whining dog, I have decided to quit. I'm planning on curling up into a warm blanket on the couch, so I can deal with the dog. Hopefully I'll end up getting more rest.

The weird thing is I don't necessarily feel sick. Yeah I'm chilled and my bowels don't feel good, but it seems to be without the feeling of being sick. It's weird. Hubby had some lower intestinal issues last week without feeling sick, so I wonder if I ended up getting it. *shrug* Who knows. Either way, I'm gonna jump into the last half of week 4 on Wednesday -- provided I feel better -- and start week 5 next week. I'm trying to convince myself not to feel guilty about skipping the gym. My body is just telling me to rest. If I push myself, I'll only end up hurting myself in the long run.

Anyways, I'm going to tuck myself into some warm blankets, snuggle down with a book, and try to feel better.

Well, that was an epic fail!

A few weeks ago, I decided to buy some false lashes. Never in my life have I worn them. Never in my life have I tried to wear them. This afternoon, out of sheer boredom, I got brave! I tried them!! The first one went on seamlessly! It was wonderful, and it looked really, really cool. Completely energized and encouraged, I apply the glue to the second one, get it in the tweezers, wait for the glue to get tacky, and move to the eye. Yeah . . . Fail. I couldn't get at the right angle to see correctly, so it was guess work. The tweezers were more of an issue than a help. I tried using my fingers. I had to reapply the glue twice, because it took too long the first time. After gluing my eyelashes together and continual fails, I decided to get myself cleaned up.

At least I got to see what HALF of it would look like finished. Sheesh, they make a LOT of difference. I always thought they were cool, but, man, this was something else!

LoL, maybe next time I should get hubby to put the last one on. HeeHee, he would freak out! Guess I need more practice. Really, I could totally get used to the look for flasies. They rock!

A success today was the completion of next week's food menu and the shopping list! We still need to get our lazy asses up and go shopping. When faced with going to Wal*Mart, it's hard to find the motivation. It is just so tiring!

Well, off to do something my good at . . . READING ^____^

No change on the weight front. I'm feeling a little sad about it. However, I'm not in this for the numbers on the scale. My goal is to become healthier, and I really think I'm getting there. My eating this week has not been the best, but I have kept up my physical activity. Haha, even though I am still a very sedate person, my energy level is going up after each session on the gym! I come in feeling exhausted and worn out, and I leave feeling energized, refreshed, and awake! All the scale is telling me is that I'm maintaining and not gaining. Plus, I know I am gaining muscle, so that will add weight. I also looked at my measurements. In my bust and hips area, it looks as though I lost of inches. However, I realized that I wasn't wearing my bra, and I was during the previous measurements. That doesn't work :P My waist line is saying I added a couple inches :( If I think about retaking them, I'll add the updated measurements sometime this afternoon.

Even though I didn't eat the best, I had a larger intake of water yesterday. For some reason, I haven't been feeling thirsty. When I feel hungry, it doesn't feel the same, so . . . *shrug*

Juneau killed hubby's computer the other night. She was chasing Dizzy all over the house and furniture. She jumped on hubby twice and scratched the hell out of his computer screen. The first time he might have been still able to work on it. But after the second time, there was no coming back. We have moved my computer, and he us using it in the evenings. My computer time is usually limited to the morning and afternoon, so it works out well. Although I realize that I just enabled him to continue playing instead of spending time together. *shrug* Can't win them all.

Ug, I need to clean my house! Angel is coming on the 10th, and this place is a pigsty! Hubby promised to do dishes since I was cooking all the time. The kitchen has yet to bear any fruit in that regard. The rest of the house is left up to me. He always freaks out when dealing with my stuff . . . Well, really, something not his own. I also need to get the guest bathroom cleaned up for Angel. Although I have claimed that one as my own. Since Juneau likes to dig through the cat box for snacks, it has been moved to the master bathroom. I cannot stand it! Even kept clean, there is more smell due to the humidity and the smaller space. Also, the guest bathroom has better lighting for make up and such. Needless to say, IT NEEDS CLEANING! I also need o try and organize my make up. For me, it isn't too terrible being all over the counter, but for guests it makes it hard for them to use the faucet and such.

Anyways, Hack/Slash is calling my name. I want to get some more reading done and then convince myself to get up and start working.

Goal for next week: Get back to menu planning, make better food choices, and continue shredding it at the gym.

We went out for lunch this afternoon. It was to one of our local pseud-vegetarian bistros. I had a basil, tomato, and cheddar sandwich and corn chips. Usually I eat the whole sandwich, but I was quite happy with half of it. However, I indulged. I had part of a piece of chocolate Bavarian mint cheese cake :9 It was too rich and I was full, so I didn't end up finishing it.

After doing my pilates, I spent most of the day reading! It's been awhile since I've just sat down and read for hours. HaHa, it actually felt really good.

I talked to Bob yesterday. He is still working for the student radio. He says that they still need to fill a lot of time slots, so I asked if I could come back. He was very amenable to the idea. I dropped him a line this afternoon asking if I could do any evening show. When I get a job, that will be the best time. I'm not planning on going back to two shows a week. I'm thinking one time a week for two hours. It will be nice to head back. It gives me something to do. They are planning on getting everything officially scheduled by the 17th. Yay! Sinn Wagon will return!

I admit it, this morning I didn't want to go to the gym. After getting to bed a little late, Juneau got me up three times! The second time, it was 10min. after I put her back in her bed and I started to sleep. It might have been a good idea to get hubby up to take care of her, but I didn't want her to mess her crate. Unfortunately, he is known to take forever to take her out.

Last night, I got some aerobic activity for the weekend. While we were at our church journey group. Juneau had an accident in her crate. She was covered in her own mess. I felt pretty badly for her. Needless to say, she got a bath. HaHa, that was an adventure! She screams like I am taking her skin off! Holy cow! Well, the result is nice. She is all soft and fluffy ^_^

After dragging myself out of bed this morning, I did make it to the gym. Even though I didn't tone down anything, today felt fairly good. The first 5min on the elliptical went by so quickly! I'm glad I moved myself up to 10min. Next week I'm planning on upping it another 5min. I am conquering that thing! Yay me!!

While at the gym, I stopped hubby's dance teacher. She was really going all out on the elliptical! Watching her made me feel tired! I also saw my one of my professors! Both of them were really shredding it! With a ballet teacher, it makes a lot of sense. And my professor is an active, outdoorsy person. It was neat ^_^

I go in to finally get my hair cut and coloured. I usually get it done every 6 weeks, but the timing was terrible. As it stands, I need to head back and pay her when we get our check on Wednesday. Luckily my stylist is a sweetie! I've been with her for 5 years or more. It would be awesome if she would hire me as a receptionist ^_~

*blink* I'm tempted to take a morning nap. The gym has given me energy, but I'm still exhausted from my night.