Monday Morning Chatter

Just for the record: I am terrible at dieting, exercising, and watching my weight. I weighed this morning- it was a sad thing. Moving on…

So, Joseph and I spent our weekend at Talladega. We got up super early Friday morning and made it to the campground by 9 I believe. We met up with his friends from Jones County as usual and had a great time! Not all were there just yet, but we were glad to be! Some were still coming from home, one was in jail from the night before, and I believe 2 or 3 were gone to bail him out. 

I missed home more than ever, but it was great to be able to trust our little restaurant in the hands it was left in and just get away for a little while. Sure, maybe I would rather get away to a nice hotel or a cabin somewhere, but West C campground is just fine, too!

We got up yesterday morning and I started getting everything ready to go. Joseph was ready to get packed up and walk down Pit Road before it got too late. As I’m loading the van up, I hear “Sir, would you like a morning paper?” Here I am capris, my “Fighting Cancer with a Smile” shirt, cute flip flops, and all girl parts. You get what I’m saying? Good. Needless to say, I did not purchase a morning paper.

Oh well- we had a great time at the race. We sat in the tower this time, and it was so much better of an experience than on the bottom!

On the way home we dined on Longhorn, but neither of us enjoyed it too much. I had been wanting the Wild West Shrimp the whole week before, but I was highly disappointed. See, ever since I started having Chemotherapy I can’t eat spicy stuff. Sucks, I know. It literally makes my tongue feel like it’s going to fall off. A year ago, I didn’t even really the shrimp and cherry peppers were spicy, but my tongue had an entire different story to tell! Back on the road we went!

It felt so wonderful to get back home, see the family, take a hot shower, and fall to sleep in our very own bed. All in all, I had a great time, but it’s oh-so-good to be home!

Which do you choose?

Button courtesy of Leelou

I discovered this addorable little button today while wasting precious time on the computer. I couldn't resist sharing. It makes since though. Sure, a good cry may be the only thing a person is able to muster up from time to time, but how often do we truly laugh? I know I do not laugh nearly enough; actually, hardly at all. So, I will begin to laugh. Often. I hope you will, too!

A New Day Has Come.

Like most every other girl I know, I’ve been struggling with my weight since I can remember buying my own clothes years ago. Here lately, it’s been even more on my mind. My clothes just don’t fit- and that is a huge eye opener! I have made the decision that I will start doing better for myself. I will not indulge in all the snacks that do horrible things to my body. Today is the day I start eating better and maybe I’ll even find some kind of exercise to do! I really want to fit into my jeans! So, I weighed this morning; something I will begin doing each Monday morning. How much did I weigh? Ha! I can’t bring myself to share that whopper of a number, but let’s just say I’ve gained 17.4 pounds since staring Chemotherapy and all that jazz in January. Wow- that’s depressing to calculate being as that was just the end of January. I guess I’ll blame my weight gain fully on the medications and such, but I guess I should probably share some of the blame with the fact that Joseph and I own a sweet little restaurant. It definitely is not the easiest thing to bare being around all of this delicious, not so healthy, food! Oh well- I will overcome my urges.

Aside from all this weight loss talk, I purchased Talladega tickets and Pre-Race Pit Passes Saturday! We have not been since last April when we got married and I believe now is just the right time to go. We had to skip the race in October being as we had literally just purchased the restaurant and all. With all that being said, I am overly excited and anxious for the time to leave to be here! It has been so long since Joseph and I have been able to get away. 

Until next time, cross your fingers and say a little prayer for me.