Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Hobbit-ish Potpurri: The Crud That Won't Die

Hey Humble Readers...

Geez... I was feeling fine over the weekend, but here I am again with a scratchy throat, plugged ears, and aching sinuses.  It's like the crud just started all over again.  Summer colds suck, big time.

Anyway, let's see.  What's been happening around here...

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Weight loss has totally plateaued.  Part of the problem is that with the crud I haven't felt like getting up early for my walks, and when I do, I can only manage a part of my usual distance.  Another part of the problem is that I've been eating things I shouldn't just because they make me "feel better" (only in the moment, then I feel even worse after).  I'm trying not to get discouraged.  I will get over this stupid cold, and I will be able to get back on track soon. 

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We had a long weekend last weekend, and spent most of it with my Beloved's family.  His oldest brother and older sister are in from Little Town Far Away, and so there was a lot of food, card games, and laughing.  I have to say, my Beloved's family is so strange to me.  They get together and there's absolutely no drama.  They like each other.  All of them.  Crazy, right?

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My favourite plus size clothing store (not that I have a whole lot of choice here in the Shire) had a one day sale on bras on Saturday.  Because I swear half of the weight I've lost is from my boobs, I was in desperate need of new bras again.  I'm down a full band and cup size, two band sizes on the sports bra I bought.  I managed to get four bras (a couple of them are really rather sexy too!) for $100!  That's amazing for me.

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My mom is supposed to be passing through the Shire on Sunday, so I may get to meet her new beau.  That's just so weird to say.  In other family drama news, Mom and the Douchewaffle (formerly known as Dad) have a court date at the end of September to finally settle this whole divorce mess.  Thank Heaven!

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I have a small conundrum with my addiction to the television.  The third season of Game of Thrones is going to be aired (on a Canadian network) starting at the end of the month.  Problem:  I have yet to watch season 2 because I'm #16 on the wait list at the library.  Thankfully, they have 3 copies, so the list is going quicker than I originally anticipated.  I may record season three just so that I have it, and don't have to wait for the library to get season 3 (sometime next spring).  That's just a lot of space on my pvr.  Hmmm...

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I'm planning on painting the bathroom and the hallway in a couple of weeks.  I've been trying to psych myself up for this for a while now, but it's time.  We've lived with a shmegly green bathroom for more than five years.  I need to make a change in there. 

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I've been reading a fair bit lately.  I read Perks of Being a Wallflower (awesome!) and The Honest Toddler (not so great... was really funny at first, but got old quick).  Now I'm rereading The Help, with Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop CafĂ© and Mistress of My Fate on deck. 

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Toothache warning... sweetness ahead!  Playing in the wading pool at my Beloved's brother's house yesterday. 

3 comments :

  1. So sorry you're still fighting that cold....I hope it goes away for good soon...So good to hear from you and those pictures are really too cute...

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  2. Oh yucky summer colds!!! Did you ever try my roasted red bell pepper soup? I'm pretty sure I posted it on my old "coco" blog. It really helps me when I'm sick, plus it's pretty nutritious. But don't be too hard on yourself for cheating on your diet while you're sick. According to my science guy hubby, the sicknesses actually make you crave sugar/refined flour fiercely because they thrive on it... or something like that. Honestly I suck at relating his science knowledge, he knows his stuff I just repeat the parts I remember, and I usually get them partially wrong. LOL. Anyway, everyone eats comfort food when they're sick. You'll get back on track soon. Still in awe of you lady. That's some massive changes and improvement! Also, 4 bras for $100 is like a miracle! :)

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  3. Are you feeling better??? I sure hope so because its finally nice out! Perfect for walking in the morning. I know you'll get back into it.
    Great job on the bras, wow!
    Good to know about those
    Books...... May I recommend The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow? Just finished it and it was SO GOOD!
    Love those pics of the wee ones. Adorable!

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