It's been a weird week. Terrible, awful weather (and unreliable vehicles that won't drive in it), minor illness (Chris sure does throw up a lot ... maybe he's pregnant), money troubles (as always), and a very sad loss in my extended family. However, things are starting to look up. Chris and I start our first Dave Ramsey "Financial Peace University" class tonight and we're super stoked about it. (Is it weird to still use the word "stoked" in 2014?) We sincerely want to try to be better at managing and saving our money and making smart purchasing decisions. Our hearts have been in the right place, but without that extra oomph and the tools and knowledge we need to get better at money management, we've been failing. Especially when it comes to bills. After tonight, we're determined to not let that happen anymore.
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I also have this itch I've been needing to scratch for a long time but just haven't had the energy to do anything about it. Until now. Starting today, I'm going on a room-by-room cleaning spree of the entire house starting with the bathroom. My wonderful husband was a huge help last night by vacuuming and mopping the entire main living area while I was at work. Now I need to get down to the small details and the organization part. I'm hosting a 31 party on February 22 and by God, I'm determined to show guests a sparkling home. (If you're a female and you're reading this, you should come to the party! Message me or comment for details!)
In terms of my weight, I've still managed to attempt healthy breakfasts and lunches most days, even if my dinner choices sometimes derail my progress. I'm seeing my gyno for a yearly appointment on Monday, and while there I'll ask her for recommendations on who to talk to about a health-oriented weight loss plan. I have a few different Heartland dietitians in my repertoire that I frequently interview for stories, but I think I might need a health overhaul and run a whole gamut of tests first to make sure I start doing things the right way and give my body what it really needs. Plus, I haven't had a basic wellness checkup in over three years, so it's high time I get that taken care of.
Shout out: Thank you to my readers who have been following me through this journey. I can't begin to describe how starting this blog has changed my perspective for the better. So many friends and family members, both near and far, have reached out to me to offer support, advice, encouragement and kind words, and it has truly lifted my spirits. I may not be very close to reaching my weight goals, but I'm thankful that in a way, we're all in this together. Many people even started their own blogs after mine went live (though I don't want to take the credit for their good ideas) so it's awesome to read about other people's experiences. Keep reading and commenting, and write your own blog posts to share with me! I love catching up with old friends to hear how their post-college experiences are going. In this day and age, friendships come in all forms, and the digital one kind be just as rich and fulfilling as any other.
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