I haven't weighed myself in a while, so i'm not sure what my weight is but it's probably around the weight I have posted; I doubt I lost anything lately since i've been having all the late night toast sessions ;)

So yesterday I got to sleep in, although I kinda didn't but whatever! I had a breakfast of rye toast with organic peanut butter (omg i luuurrve you pb) and two eggs. nom nom nom. Then I drank some water and thought about what I would do with my day off.

Ten minutes later and I was outside cutting grass and sweating up a storm! It's been so humid out lately (and still is) that it doesn't take much to start drooling sweat. Anyways, i'm glad I cut the grass when I did, because soon after that it started to rain again and it hasn't really let up since.

I did a few more putzy things around the house and then it was time for lunch. I nom nom'ed my breakfast so much that I just HAD to have the same thing for lunch ;)

Then I took a nap. Because I could.

When I woke up from my nap, I went out and got a few groceries, picked up some odds and ends, then headed back home to whip up a batch of cupcakes. I needed to do a test run for an upcoming ball team potluck; as I am not the best cook/baker in the kitchen. Really. I burn toast, i'm that good.

I finished that up while snacking on tostitos and guacamole, and once the icing was on the cupcakes I split them up into thirds and immediately delivered some to a friend. I brought the other third to work with me today. They are very chocolately - chocolate cupcakes with a cream cheese and chocolate chip filling and chocolate frosting. Wow. See why I got rid of most of them already?!! Sorry if i'm making anyone drool.

I munched on some chicken while watching episodes of So You Think You Can Dance and texting 'A'; I know I didn't get in all my food groups yesterday because I feel sort of draggy today. That's not usually the case when I eat all my vegetables!

'A' managed to find the nerve to ask me out on a date (**cue shyness, hiding my eyes behind my hair**) but I don't know when it's going to happen because i'm pretty busy until the middle of July! Summer is crazy, but I love it! Stampeder Guy was supposed to chat with me this week but that hasn't happened; I am not going to fret over it - his loss! Although he was a cutie ;)

Tonight I have a few errands to run; tomorrow is packed with things to do and a fundraiser dance to work; Sunday will be my day for house and yard work and of course, chatting with Dad for Father's Day! I sent him a card but our postal service is on strike so I have no idea if he got it yet. Apparently, this is the season for striking - we have two unions in the healthcare system striking, the teacher's union was on strike, our provincial crop insurance company was on strike, and now the postal service!

Anyways, wow, I can sure blab on and on. Hope everyone has a great weekend! I have a three mile run on the calendar for tomorrow! Hope I can get it done!

I think I broke my treadmill...

Yesterday I had yogurt with walnuts, coffee, water, chicken, pasta with onion, red pepper and broccoli, carrots, fish with brown rice, onion, red pepper and broccoli, more effin toast. The broccoli is almost done! This is the beauty of buying bulk groceries - you eat and eat and eat and still, there's always some left :)

I tried to keep myself busy last night, but really all I wanted to do was sleep. Or be depressed. Fortunately, I didn't let myself go there but i'm sure the message I left for my Dad yesterday probably has him wondering what the heck is wrong with me. It did rain yesterday afternoon, and then in the evening as well. This morning it's really damp and humid again; I imagine there is more rain coming my way for today. Maybe the change of weather has my emotions all out of whack. Whatever it is that's making me feel like this, it can stop. Anytime now.

So this morning I tentatively tried out the treadmill for a two mile run. It started out a little noisy and clunky, but soon it was sounding fine so away I went. Then, with only five minutes remaining in my run, it totally conked out on me! Oh no! I killed it! It started clunking, and then just shut right off. I couldn't get it back on. It may have reached an early grave.

I was bummed about not finishing yet another run, so I gathered my courage and ran outside for the five minutes I had left. It was wet. And humid. And hard to breathe. But I got it done. I had to take a breather afterwards and I sat at the kitchen table trying to catch my breath. I might have to do this run again before I can think about increasing my time or distance. Or maybe not eat so much bread right before going to sleep. Yeah, maybe that.

I had to put on my compression socks today for work because my left leg is really bothering me. I think the ankle area is swollen. I'm glad i'll have tomorrow and Friday as rest days from running; maybe the rest will do my ankle some good. I'm still absolutely grateful I haven't had much shin pain lately!

I've taken the day off work tomorrow, so i'm hoping to get some major sleep and get some things done around the house, depending on the weather. Tonight is slo-pitch but if it rains I imagine it will be cancelled. I would be okay with that. Usually, that would suck, but today - i'm okay with it.

But i'm really not all that grumpy today, honest! I just need something to punch. And maybe a great big bear hug.

Yesterday I had toast, coffee, water, a beef burger, carrots, chicken and pasta with onion, red pepper and broccoli, more toast (obvs).

I was pretty tired after work, but somehow I managed to keep myself busy long enough to not fall asleep on the couch. Just making dinner took more than an hour when all was said and done. I was moving really slowly.

This morning I was up early and went for a 1.75 mile walk with Walking Buddy. It's really humid out there, which means that it's probably going to rain again today. I felt almost claustrophobic it was so humid! Wierd.

Also wierd? I dreamt about running last night. Serious. I dreamt that I didn't have my stopwatch but I thought I was running really well and I think I was in some kind of race. That's all I remember.

Nothing on the agenda for tonight; I kind of wish I was a little busier this week in order to not have the time to beat myself up about certain things that constantly go through my mind. It's causing me some stress, which in turn is making me feel like throwing up. This too, shall pass.

Saturday morning when I woke up around 7am, I really didn't want to go for a run. I lay in bed, tossing and turning until deciding that if I didn't go now, I would probably dislike myself later. So, even though I didn't get out of the house until 7:20, I still went. Three miles later, and I was back and ready for a cool shower. I took Dog with me on the run, and I think she was ready for a four hour nap by the time we got home.

After I showered, I picked up some coffee and a banana muffin for breakfast, then spent the morning trying to sell stuff at Mom's garage sale. Mostly I just sat around, drinking tons of water and standing in the sun whenever possible.

After lunch, I decided to pull the mower out and cut the grass. It had really started to warm up outside, so by the time I was done, I was sweating profusely and drinking even more water. Even though I was pretty beat by the time I was done, I still managed to grab the clipper and work on trimming the trees and hedges in the yard - looks great! Obviously, I have a few (a dozen) more cuts and bruises on my body than I had before. I really don't know how I manage to hurt myself during manual labor, but I do it - every single time.

I helped pack up the garage sale stuff and we cleaned up the garage, then I had some quality time with the couch and an episode (or three) of Game of Thrones. Then it was time to get ready to head to the city to watch some racing! We got VIP tickets from a friend, and they treated us to a free steak dinner which was awesomely yummy! We also had our choice of seating and were able to get up close to the race track. It was so much fun putting bets on the chuckwagons and sitting around enjoying BEER and steaks. A friend's hubby also played the position of "wingman" for me and talked up some dude who was bartending; he ended up getting his phone number for me and we chatted for a few minutes. Stampeder Guy was pretty hot and I was so nervous to talk to him, so after a bit I avoided convo because I thought i'd start to stutter and turn into a bumbling mess 'cause that's how I roll. But I did text him later that night, and he replied on Sunday morning and we chatted again for a few minutes. He lives about four hours away, so it will be interesting to see if something comes of it. Regardless, it felt awesome to think that he could be interested! What a confidence boost! Just what I needed.

Later that night, we partied at a friend's place and I did some stupid things which I am not going to divulge. Let's just say that it COULD have been much worse... and I choose not to regret it. Moving on.

Sunday I did not do much, due to the events of the evening before.

This morning I was up and at 'em on the treadmill for a two mile run. Unfortunately, the treadmill started making funny noises with about 3 minutes left in my run, so I had to cut it short. I hope it was just overheated and it will work fine on Wednesday morning for me.

Back to work today! I don't have any plans tonight, so i'm hoping to get some laundry done and hang with Dog. Hope you all had a great weekend!

1.5 mile walk this morning with Walking Buddy.

Tired and zombie-like. Slightly annoyed. Sounds like the usual Friday morning ;)

My Mom was at my house yesterday getting ready for her garage sale tomorrow, so I was busy moving things, setting up, and wiping tables. That's about the only exercise I got yesterday, and I loved having the day off! Days off are much more enjoyable when you know you've earned them.

This week has been so freakin' long, I am so glad it's over.

Yesterday: toast, smoothie, coffee, water, 6" subway turkey with rice and broccoli, almonds, beef patty with pasta and broccoli, more toast, another smoothie.

My goal today is not to eat anymore bread besides what I had for breakfast. Leftover dinner for lunch, and i'm thinking about splurging for take-out sushi for dinner. Might as well eat out four times this week instead of just three, no?

Weekend plans: Tonight Mom is coming to finish setting up so i'll be helping her. Tomorrow I plan to run 3 miles outside, then cut grass and pull weeds, then going to the races for the evening (free ticket from a friend includes a steak supper! woot!). Sunday I gotta figure out what's happening with my garden.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! See 'ya on the flip side!

Yesterday: toast with almond butter, smoothie, coffee, beef and potatoes, subway 6" turkey, blueberry vodka with wildberry juice, four litres water.

Yesterday was much better than Tuesday, even though both lunch and dinner were ordered and not homemade. I was feeling lazy. Probably from overeating on Tuesday.

The ballgame was good. We won, and we were playing really well. I didn't get as much exercise as I thought I might; or maybe I did and i'm just starting to get used to it? Anyways, no sweating from me! And we played for almost two hours!

I was bugged constantly for drinking so much water and then later for not having more than one drink. After awhile, the teasing got really old and I think that's when everything else started to go downhill. There was so much drama going on last night. One couple were arguing like three year olds, yelling back and forth at each other; two guys were arguing about how to play ball, one kept saying "because I said so"... suffice to say, I went home early, around 11pm. I wish some people could realize how badly they behave when they're drinking. Perhaps I only noticed because I was the sober one.

I pretty well went straight to bed, but I woke up this morning so darn tired that I was wishing I had the day off! Apparently, I need my sleep. Hopefully some coffee will fix that right up so that I can get through the day at work.

I'm realizing that "A" is very immature. He sent me a really stupid text the other day, and my respect for the guy went from 8 to 3 in about two seconds. I really don't feel like carving time out of my day for people who will simply waste it in the end. If I was in "Just Having Fun" mode, it might be different, but i'm not. Maybe this is just Thursday talking, and Friday will think something different ;)

Anyways, on to my day! I hope each of you have a crazy-awesome-super day today.

Man, I am just hungry all the freakin' time.

Yesterday I had toast for breakfast, a salmon burger for lunch, dried mango in the afternoon, salmon, broccoli and rice for dinner AND a handful of almonds AND then toast again! Oy! Why? And by "AND then toast again!" I don't mean just one slice... this is not conducive to weight loss, I am well aware.

I watched the movie "Saint Ralph" last night - has anyone here seen it? I loved it; I even cried through a couple of scenes!

This morning I dragged my butt out of bed and hit the treadmill again. Just over two miles. I had some... ahem... digestive issues throughout the run due to last night's gorge fest, but I got it done and then did my ab routine afterwards. The good thing about running on a treadmill is that the bathroom is close by. I'm hoping to go for a three mile run outside on Saturday morning and I hope it goes better than the last few runs i've had. Must be patient. And determined.

I play ball tonight so i'm thinking my legs will really be hurting after today; I only hope that they will get me through the game but right now my muscles are feeling the torture I put them through this morning! Thankfully, no shin pain. Knock on wood.

I've already had a litre of water and my post-workout smoothie (sans alcohol, Just Sayin!). I want to get down at least four litres today, with the workout and playing ball. It's supposed to be nice outside so i'll probably get a good sweat-on at the game. I brought toast with almond butter to work with me, and I have some leftover rice and broccoli for lunch. All my dried mango is gone! I ate it all up yesterday. Boo!

I went walking with Walking Buddy this morning for 1.5 miles.

Dinner last night was salmon burgers and broccoli.

Breakfast this morning is rye toast with almond butter.

Lots of dried mango still to eat!

I'm posting twice in one day because a) I really miss you guys and maybe I feel a little lonely :( and b) I have some pictures to share! Yay!

These are the branches of the crabapple tree in my backyard. It finally bloomed this year (I thought it was dead) and it's absolutely GORGEOUS!

If I could be around this kind of beauty each and every day, i'd be so happy. Like, all the time. For sure.

The smoothie-making process. Yum! In the mix is orange juice, spinach and mixed frozen berries. I love summer!

The end result. Drank out of a jam jar. Yes, i'm cool.

This was taken last fall, but I really like my hair in it. I'm wondering if I should get it cut again that way.

My hair tonight! Maybe a little wild, but you can tell it's longer and shaggier. Gosh, that Old Navy tank looks a little tight. Good to know.

End slideshow! G'night!

I am happily beat today :)

(obviously not in the literal sense of the word. That wouldn't be very happy, would it?)

Yesterday I woke up early, woke Mom up by phoning her much too early ;) and set about moving the garage sale stuff into the garage. It took all morning and some pretty heavy lifting; I bought another second hand treadmill and it's huge! Thankfully, I had two very good friends help me out and one loaned me her truck for the morning. Pieces of cakes! I took them out for lunch afterwards and we sat on the patio outside to eat - it was a wonderful day weather-wise!

Oh, and on Saturday night the power went out all through town and Dog and I played a game of hide-and-seek where she got freaked out by the candlelight and hid behind a chair all night long. Scaredy-Dog.

Sunday afternoon I cut the grass and pulled weeds for three hours. As a reward for working so hard, I received another sunburn. Happy happy, but damn the yard looks awesome.

I had a beef burger and a crapload of broccoli for dinner. My intention for the week is to overload on broccoli. Why? Because. I also popped a handful of almonds in my mouth at some point.

This morning I was awake by 6am and I crawled down the stairs and did some stretching, then jumped on the treadmill and squeaked out 2.9 miles. It felt really easy; i'm thinking there must be something wacky with the readouts on it but i'll take it! Woohoo! Then I did my ab routine and got ready for work.

I brought a litre of water, my post-workout smoothie and a coffee to work with me this morning and I drank it all! Now i'm working on my second litre of water and munching on some strawberries. And there are dried mangoes here too. Yum.