Everything but work

I must make an effort to focus on the other side of my life, the side that has nothing to do with the day-to-day grind that comes with being a sr. secretary extraordinaire. My life is so much more than just work; I scrapbook, pretend to sew, I love to read, I'm in a wonderful relationship, good friends and I am trying to be healthier and more active.
During the menstrual days, I was dumb enough to weigh myself almost daily. I reached peaks that nearly brought me to tears! However, I kept it together long enough to watch what foods and drinks went into my mouth, not counting the comfort foods that got me through Friday, and weighed myself post-period. I have successfully backed off those horrible 4 pounds, to a more reasonable number that is basically right where I started.
Nora and I went for a 30 minute walk on Monday and then a 45 minute step-aerobic class. The step class left me sore and walking funny for a few days. I find myself looking in the mirror at my calves wondering if they are any trimmer for my efforts. I’m thinking no.
I have spent the last day and half being active, mostly through chores around the apartment and spending time with my love. Today, I have the day to myself so I’ve gotten back on the sewing wagon. Projects are small and easy to handle, yet help me get more experience in the measuring, cutting and prepping stages.
My scrapbook is now caught up through 2005 and the first 2006 pages are in progress. Once the pictures came in the mail my book doubled in size. I’m looking forward to getting into 2006. There was a trip to the Keys, family vacation, a trip to the Philippines, football games, Ryan and Jenn time and Nina and my graduation.
The apartment is looking better and better. Ryan and I have been fairly careful about keeping it presentable yet live-able. Occasionally the dishes pile up or the laundry is strewn all over chairs and the floor, but in general, with little effort, the place is guest friendly. We have been okay about my eating out restrictions. I haven’t gone to get a bagel and coffee at work at all. I have not ordered Papa John’s, nor gone to Panera. I ate once at Olive Garden, but used a gift card. We have gone to get sushi twice, but split the bill so as not to have one person spending too much money. My finances are stable and that horrible speeding ticket will soon be a thing of the past. The court date is the 31st, eleven days away. I don’t know what to expect in the least. I almost wish that I had just paid the ticket and moved on.
January is dragging. I have a lot to look forward to in February. Lots of birthdays, a trip to Orlando and no more worrying about being on food/money restriction. Hurry up February!