Being back at my desk is actually a relief today after playing hostess for the last 2 weekends. We had a great time but my time consisted mostly of cook, clean, serve, clean and repeat. My body feels like I ran a marathon and the recycling bin is going to need a fork lift to make it to the curb this week. I'm so thankful to have a husband who knows how to be a good host and how to help without me having to ask. I'm so lucky and I will never take that for granted!
I did put on 3 pounds over the long weekend but with some work this week, that will be gone in a flash. I only drank one night out of the 3 and because I was so busy, it was easy. As much as I love drinking, I'd rather eat my calories :)
The rest of this week is only slightly crazy. I have a "fancy" birthday party to go to tonight and then my best friends 40th is on Friday. The solution to that dilemma ended up being a wonderful combination of all of your suggestions. She and I are getting a pedicure right after I get out of work and then we are going to dinner at her favorite restaurant with another friend of hers. Then, back to my house for champagne on the deck. Whew. Another thing checked off the long to-do list.
I've decided to do a week of yoga and Pilates to help calm my nerves and in hopes of getting rid of some lower back pain I've developed from doing too much running around and climbing ladders. I have a degenerative disk and normally it doesn't bother me as long as I keep my core strong but I haven't been doing as much of that type of work as I should and I'm paying the price! Fortunately I've learned that repeat visits to the orthopedist and cortisone shots do nothing and it's all about the exercise.
Now that I've bored y'all to tears, I'm off to get some work done and drink about 20 gallons of water. Hope everyone had a great weekend!!
Glad you found a solution to the little problem you were having. Sounds as tho' a good time will be had by all, and with a minimum of muss and fuss.
ReplyDeleteHopefully now you'll have a moment or two to unwind. Take care.
Glad your weekend of visitors was fun - but it's nice to get back to a normal routine, isn't it? Yoga and pilates sound great for your back and I hope they help.
ReplyDeleteOh, and nice plans for your friend's birthday...sounds win-win-win all around!
That's a perfect solution to the birthday dilema.
ReplyDeleteI'd be happy to make you a necklace, consider it an early birhtday present. email me biggirl65@gmail
Such a clever birthday solution. You're so creative and thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the gain - it's temporary. You can't play hostess on tofu and flax seeds.
(The tennis is so exciting with Oudin still in. The girl has got some big old guts. Too bad about Roddick tho - but your Andy's still in. Would love to see Oudin vs. Clijsters final but that would mean Serena was out and I don't want that either.)
Wow, sounds like a whirlwind! Hope you get to rest soon.
ReplyDeleteI think that solution sounds perfect and I'm sure your friend appreciates it too! I also over indulged this weekend but I've learned that that's okay from time-to-time and sometimes, it's just downright needed! :) I take a yoga class at LA Fitness and only tried pilates once. I suck at relaxing. Hope you have a great, 3-pounds down week! :)
ReplyDeletePhew, what a busy time you have been having!
ReplyDeleteI love the solution to the birthday dilemma - good one!
I empathize with the hostess thing; it does wear you out. Glad you have some down time planned.
ReplyDeleteIt's really amazing actually as to how much exercise helps our bodies...in so many ways. I've been off my game this week, but I'm looking forward to an awesome walk at the park tomorrow morning and enjoying the cool air. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great solution and a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about that 3 pounds. That's a non-issue and it's just water-weight and other such things. You'll be able to burn that stomach fat off really easily
ReplyDeleteAlways nice when solutions are found to what could be difficult situations. Good luck on getting that pain under control. It can be a bitch! My husband broke C5 & 6 in Desert Storm & lives with tremendous pain daily.
ReplyDeletewhat yoga and pilates do you do? i want to give them a try sometime. i've always wanted to try bikram yoga but i'm terrified of dying halfway through.
ReplyDeleteMiss you girl! I haven't seen any posts in a few days so I hope you're doing well. I've got you in my thoughts. :)
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