End of September Let-Down and Randomness

I really can't believe that I haven't written anything since the 16th of this month. I think that this month has flown by and it hasn't been the easiest one for me. I haven't been following my eating plan and  I've barely worked out. I've been feeling sick off and on for about two weeks. I've also been trying to get everything completed to apply for the program I would like to do for graduate school. The bathroom renovation has taken most of this month and is all done except the cabinet doors for the linen closet. I've had a lot on my plate (in my life and on my physical plate) this month, and I'm glad that it is almost over.

I have some plans swirling around in my brains for next month to get back on track. I feel a new weight loss/exercise challenge coming on for October (now I just need to follow through...). There is another walking challenge starting up at work, so I signed up for that. I will be walking at least 8,000 steps a day in October. I also won a 3 month membership at a gym through work, so I plan on using that once the weather gets chillier.

And for some randomness...

I found a new favorite meal in Perdue 100% white meat chicken nuggets with 100% whole wheat breading with sweet potato fries as a side. Healthy yet feels indulgent.

My hubby turned 30 this week. I've been teasing him about being an "old man" since he is a year older than me.

You can see the "happy" look on his face since I had to have this picture with him. I get my golden birthday this year and next year I get to go through ringer and turn 30 too.

Evidentally the cheeseburger macaroni by Larry the Cable Guy isn't the only food product by Larry the Cable Guy. He must be some sort of corn bread connoisseur as well. And yes, I also found this at the Dollar Tree.

This past week has been College Go Week in Indiana. Teachers are talking about their college experiences with their students, what careers the students want to have when they grow up, and going to college when they grow up. We were allowed to wear college gear throughout the week, and I did. I absolutely love the college I went to and loved my experience there. I wouldn't trade it for anything, and took the chance to promote it a bit. It also happens to be homecoming this weekend, but since I haven't been feeling well I'm not going. :(...

My eyes look a little freaky in this picture...

What I've Been Up to Lately...

I know it has been a long time since the last post. It isn't because I'm doing horrible on the weight loss front, but I've been super busy and then super burned out. Here is a recap of what has been going on with me.

• Friday was the day of my Spring Music Program at work. I held "dress rehearsals" all day where other classes that weren't performing at the minute could come and watch the kids performing. I did one of those for each first, second, third, and fourth grades. The only classes I taught in my classroom were my two kindergarten classes at the end of the day. I went home, ate, changed, and showered then headed back to work for the real program. I was there from 5:30-8:30. It ended up working out very well thanks to my fellow co-workers who helped to line the kids up, hand out props, run the CD player, get the kids off of the stage, collect donations to buy more things for next year's program, etc. I was even surprised by a third grade class and the PTO (since the program was part of their Family Fun Night) with a bouquet of flowers! It was such a great night and I was feeling tired, relieved, and content when it was all over.

My concert outfit.

My necklace which I found for 99 cents.

The flowers on the left are from the PTO and the flowers on the right from the third graders.

• Saturday was the Little 500 go-kart race at St. Joseph's College (which I usually call the Joe or St. Joe). That is my alma mater and some of my friends were going to "watch" the race. I decided that I needed some fun, so I went too. I say "watch" because we really didn't watch much at all. My friends hit up the beer and brat tent and we talked for a while. We also visited the bookstore where I bought a new lanyard that is pink and black and a sweatshirt. When we were done on campus, we went to a friend's house (she lives in town) and had a cookout and sat around a fire pit the rest of the night. I ate horribly that night- two hamburgers on white bread buns and tons of potato chips. It was worth it though and I can't wait to see them again.

My new sweatshirt.

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• Sunday I went grocery shopping and mowed the yard. Nothing exciting, but I was so tired after everything going on that I vegetated in front of the TV all afternoon and night. It didn't help that my stomach was hurting as well.
• Monday I stayed home from work. I slept in until 8:30 minus the time to take the dogs out and feed them at 5:00. I then browsed the internet all morning, watched some TV, and went to the dentist. The highlight of my day was the new episode of House. Only four more episodes and Wilson has cancer and might die! I don't want the show to end!
• Tuesday was a typical work day. After work I went to stock up on rice crispy squares and fruit snacks for my students at work. I also stopped at a bookstore to find some books for my literacy music lesson plans. I found Puff, the Magic Dragon and Down by the Bay in store and had to order Old Black Fly.

I will hopefully be back with another post soon that actually discusses food, working out, and other weight loss things! It just depends how long I get on the computer tonight before the hubby takes it over.