1/31/11

Well we made it through January. Exactly 4 weeks till March! Spring is so close!!! I've checked the weather and as of today it looks like we will be getting only rain on Wednesday! Love living on the coast! The rest of New England, PA and NY are getting big snow. Of course, this can change, so I'm not going to hold my breath, but if our temps stay in the high 30s and 40s it'll be rain for us.

I took a nap yesterday. "Watched" Inception. Actually I napped through it. Watched The Untouchables and The Social Network, which is a fabulous movie!!! Zach and Mitch really liked Inception. I will give it another try today.

The nap and sleeping well last night made a huge improvement regarding my face. The skin is healing fast. Not sure if it is the tomato juice or the peroxide. I read about both as suggested treatments and this rash is healing way faster than the last time, which took 2-3 weeks. This has been 6 days.

Today I'm going to pick up groceries for the week, menu is all planned out, clean things up good, while I have the energy, get my workout in and attempt to make myself pretty to remind me why my husband married me! :)

1/30/11

Ugh! Only like two hours sleep last night. I hate yucky dreams especially when I'm not home. I've been watching tv since 2:30 am. I'm exhausted. My face could have used a good night's rest. It healed considerably on two hours of sleep. 8-10 would have done the trick!

I really think this will be a movie and pajama day and spend it in bed with my husband.

1/29/11

Tired of feeling yucky and ugly. I just want my good complexion back. I will never omplain again about a pimple or dry skin. I'm on day 4 or 5. It appears that the worst of the attack is over. Right now I'm in the healing phase which is the ugliest part, plus the most uncomfortable. I have to do two compresses a day to prevent even uglier scarring.

I slept long and hard yesterday. Was in bed asleep by 8. Awake around 6 and dozed till 8ish.

Odd

I've been doing soooooo much research on my present allergies, namely my eczema. 2nd breakout in about 8 weeks. I believe I narrowed down the perps. Anything with lidocaine and paraben. Odd because dermatologists recommend the Eucerin brand sensitive cleaners and that is what I have. I can use the Eucerine ointment and DO! Liberally. And Vaseline. No more chapstick either. AND the miracle cure I have discovered? Tomato juice!!! I prefer the lower sodium variety. Three glasses down. Started the treatment last night. Huge difference in my face already! Skin is healing. My hand is almost healed completely! Mind you, you drink it, not apply it. Not sure why it is working so well? It was mentioned because it restores and maintains the proper acidity of your body. I have to drink it with a straw because my skin is allergic to tomatoes or other like sauces, but I can consume them with no problems.

1/28/11

Weird day. Weird early morning. I hate bad dreams. They mess up the whole day. Doesn't feel like it could possibly be 3 pm yet, but it is. I'm going to work out and wait till my husband brings home dinner.

1/27/11

I guess we got about 7 inches. Honestly all this snow is good. It is purifying the air.

I completed my workout an hour earlier than usual. I almost didn't want to do it but am so glad I completed it. Amazing what an hour of exercise can do for your mood.

I see blue skies. It is going to be warm today so that is nice.

Mild Rant

So the pre-storm that was supposed to be rain and some sleet was entirely snow, and is currently dropping 3+ inches. The real storm is supposed to come through at 4pm and last till tomorrow. None of this is part of my rant. Just setting the stage. I had a meeting in Jamestown till 1 and the snow, instead of rain, decided to start around noonish. While driving home, the roads were snow covered but not terrible. I would have had to do some crazy stuff to get the van sliding around. I'm a fairly cautious driver in the winter, having spent 34 years in Maine. I don't like driving in it, but I CAN! Now, everyone in front of me was going the same cautious speed I was. No one was in a hurry even as we became aware that the road conditions were much better than if they were icy. This was just good old fashioned snow. Unless you're a moron and don't have at least all weather tires, you wouldn't have a problem. Until you get to that one douche bag that has to literally drive like 10 miles per hour. I'm sorry but most cars behind you need to be going a little faster than that to make it up even small hills without sliding around. Seriously, if you can't keep up or your car is a piece of shit, stay home. Do the world a favor.

Ok. Rant over. I'm home and staying home.

1/26/11

Staff meeting today.

Snow storm coming this afternoon through tomorrow morning. Anywhere from 6-12 inches currently. We know what that means. We will get nothing or get buried under 2 feet of the stuff.

After the meeting, I'm going to come home for a little working out. My outfit looks great on me today, meaning I have no body complaints in the clothes I picked. That was a relief because I haven't been feeling so hot the last few days and I really didn't need a "poor me, I'm disgusting" fat day on top of it. I have so many friends of all sizes and the one thing we all have in common is poor body image.

1/25/11

Yay January is almost over!!! Exactly five weeks from today till March! I can not wait to get outdoors!

I finally was able to see Devil last night. Good movie. Between the both of us we were able to figure it out pretty early on in the movie, but it was still good. There were a few things we'd have done differently to make it more of a shocker but alas, we aren't directors.

We saw Little Fockers on Sunday. Again, it was ok to good. Good because it is always good to see Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand on the same screen. Ok because the plot was kind of blah. Like really, after the memorable quotable scenes from both previous movies you're going to leave us with nothing??? Ben Stiller looked horrible in the movie. Not sure if he has some health issues going on or not or if he's just not aging well.

1/24/11

I had a nice date day/night with my husband yesterday! So fun!

Today was a Monday, that is for sure!

I did a good workout this morning and will do an additional one this evening. Two a day are nice!

1/23/11

Did a nice workout this morning. I took the weekend off. The first break in workouts for 12 days! Wouldn't you know that's when the scale moves down a bit??? Ah well. I'm going to try a more challenging workout later this evening. Right now, I have to get ready. Dinner and a movie with my husband! So excited! Newport Creamery here we come!

1/22/11

I'm very proud of Kayla! She worked out this morning and did the entire 4 miles!!! She's also all signed up on myfitnesspal too!

It will be nice having a fitness partner!

This has been a weird week. I've been extremely unhappy with some situations in my life and I'm not sure what I'm going to do about it and at the same time, several close friends have lost family members this week so I'm like stuck. I feel guilty at times for being so unhappy but then I feel angry because I feel I have a right to experience my unhappiness and work through my problems, even if those problems pale in comparison to a loved one dying.

Sweeping

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Helping her Nonni sweep!

Texting

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9 months going on 15 years!

Well...

That storm was short and sweet. The sun is shining bright right now. The plow came through and the roads look great. The timing was nice because it gave Zach the day off from school. He's been playing in the snow, playing video games and is now shoveling out the end of the driveway after they plowed. I showered and decided it will be a pajama bottom and sweatshirt kind of day.

Tired

I slept horribly last night. Going to bed in a few minutes myself.

Gearing up for the storm. Anywhere from 5-8 inches supposedly. It is supposed to start late and finish up around noon. Hopefully it finishes around then so I can pick up Hayley for the weekend.

Storm's a Comin'

They're being quiet on the accumulations. So far I've heard 3-6 but right now it is looking like things might be taking a turn for the worst as the cold front pushes through. If things continue to line up, it'll be the perfect storm. Crap crap crap. Not that I won't enjoy taking Friday off but come on Al Gore! I want spring!!!

I'm having a second cup of coffee. It is just one of those days!

I did get two workouts in. And a nice hot bath.

1/19/11

The odd Poe grave visitor didn't show up for the second year in a row. It is a mystery, befitting the master of macabre himself.

The weather was warm yesterday and will be again today. We got some lovely rain to melt some of the mess out there. I could use about a week straight of rain. I have a strong need and desire for spring and if all the snow were gone then I could fool myself that it is spring! I know, I know, it really will be here before I know it. 6 weeks till March.

[{Ok, I'm writing my Christmas list early for my husband.
Bean boots (the sold out excuse will NOT work twice in a row)
Bean snow shoes
Scarves (knitted, silk, whathaveyou, knock yourself out)
Starbucks gift basket
Ok?? Happy shopping!}]

I have some working out to do in about an hour. Some picking up to do. Making homemade meatballs for meatball subs tonight. I'll hopefully be watching Devil tonight. Love scary movies.

1/18/11

I love my husband.

I'm spending a few quiet moments this morning drinking coffee, reading my Bible, reflecting on life in general. Bella is in her room, babbling away. It is only minutes before she's up, bringing a full start to the day. She's almost 9 months. A joy on most days, except when she's cutting teeth.

Finally lost some weight according to the scale. I definitely needed that motivation this morning. I worked out hard yesterday! I really want Zumba for the Wii. It has received rave reviews. I've decided I want this instead of Just Dance 2. The whole basis of PS90X is muscle confusion. I figure, with all the various activities I like to do for exercise, I will get a similar effect, because really, we know PS90X is based upon research done by Nike about 25 years ago, with the emergence of their cross trainer shoe. Yeah. And I remember their commercials and suggestions that cross training made you a better athlete because it allows for different muscles to become engaged. It was a duh moment back then and it remains a duh moment to me now.

I'm re-reading A New Earth. I was almost done reading it when I got the call that Holly had been murdered. I haven't had the stomach for it since then. I only picked up my Bible again last winter. Amazing how quickly the ego takes over, once it gets its foot back in the door. Amazing how quickly you WANT it to take over. Despite what Eckhart Tolle thinks, I feel the ego does have a place, especially in times of great fear or sorrow. I think that we're designed that way, but because of civilization as we know it, in America at least, times of great fear and sorrow are a once-in-awhile occurrence and our egos aren't needed for survival and its power get displaced and we, as a nation, turn into a group of whiney spoiled brats. See, the real you is deep within your castle. It is highly vulnerable. It is protected by a great and mighty dragon that can take hit after hit after hit, but this dragon can't discern between good and evil. It views everything as a threat, essentially leaving the real you imprisoned and at the mercy of the dragon. I don't think the answer is to slay the dragon. I think one needs to keep him on a choke chain, calling on him when needed.

1/17/11

Right now, I'm enjoying a few moments in bed. I should be sick of it by now because I climbed in it around 12:30 yesterday afternoon and took a 4 hour nap, then was back to sleep by 10 and slept right through. Guess I needed it!

I'm also enjoying a wonderful cup of coffee. I'm hoping I get more energy as the cup drains, but really I have all day to get my workout in and it won't be outside. I guess it is like 20 out there right now. Blech! Today I plan on spending an hour on the recumbent bike and then doing my 60 minute super 4-mile walk. That should blast around 800 calories.

New Bangs

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How much do you think my new haircut cost???

Snowww!!!

Snowww!!!
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It snowed. In coastal Rhode Island where it usually rains. It is because I moved here. I could move to Africa and it would snow. Then they'd have to change the song.

January 2011

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Rockin my Gap scarf and Steve Madden pea coat.

1/15/11

I worked out three times yesterday, and yes, I can still walk! The scale hast changed much, but I'm thinking I might be agreeing with the whole too few calories theory. The bottom line is, I just don't eat much, but I DO indulge in chocolate or cookies, but I can taken them or leave them. I find when I leave them, my caloric intake falls below 1200, way below some days. This can actually CAUSE weight gain! A body will hold onto all calories if its BMR is not met. My BMR under normal conditions would be between 1200-1500 calories per day. I eat a pretty healthy diet anyway, without cutting calories. Period. If I don't want to work out, then I need to cut calories. If I do want to work out then I need to maintain my calories, but it is hard. Working out is a huge appetite suppressant for me, as is stress, so I'm struggling to even meet 8 or 900!

This shouldn't be a difficult concept to grasp but I've battled with an eating disorder on and off since I was 12, so for me, eating what I want represents losing control of my control. The only times in my life that food has not been an issue has been when I'm pregnant. And what a glorious 40 weeks of stress free eating that is. Only one person really knows about my disorder and that is my sister. Oh, and my biology teacher in high school. He took a whole class period to talk about eating disorders when I got down to about 100 pounds my sophomore year. My mom had an eating disorder herself, and while she didn't encourage me verbally, silence is permission, I guess.

Anyway, my 30s have been fairly normal. The minute I feel the old habits creeping in, I call myself out, and remind myself that my body image is faulty, that I have a form of diagnosed OCD/anxiety that potentially can display itself in many ways, eating disorders, panic attacks, depression.

My point of all of this is that what I'm hearing is that I should just lose all control and eat, and drink and be merry. I'm sure that isn't what is being said, but this is what I'm hearing.

I'm Baaaaack

Okay, prayers on going. The blog world is small and when one of our own is down, word spreads quickly. Praying for healing for Joann, 38 year old mother and author, suffered a massive stroke the morning of the 12th. She is just a normal lady, doing her thing. Not overweight. No bad habits. It has definitely shaken me a bit because on paper, we're similar. Her wonderful husband has taken over the blog, keeping everyone updated. With all the tubes and wires, and half her skull removed to accommodate brain swelling, he said he still thinks she's beautiful. That is something my husband would say. Just know, she is a wonderful Christian and is loved by many because of her books (and good personality), and if God needs her, then there's no doubt in my mind, she's prepared for that.

I have no clever or even appropriate way to segue at all, so deal.

Work-out in! I had to do my hip hop dance party one because I lost my favorite bootcamp booty one! Again!!!! It'll turn up eventually. My body isn't made for hip hop! I also did 30 mins of cardio on the recumbent bike.


Today, I'm going to buy an accurate scale and one of Leslie Sansone's walking DVDs. My friend Lainey swears by them and lost around 50 pounds using several of them. I do get bored easy. My go-to exercises that I never get bored of are walking/jogging outside, the recumbent bike, and my bootcamp booty DVD. Swimming is never boring either.

I should probably learn to eat before I work out because I'm not hungry for a long time after, and when I'm finally hungry again, I'm ravenous. Simply ravenous. Plus I'm a bit frustrated. My body turns to muscle very quickly and I attribute this to the fact that I was a gymnast for a long time. Even after quitting, I work out regularly enough for my muscles to retain their memory. While I was losing weight just fine without working out, once I start doing more than walk around the block a few times, I stop losing. I still get smaller. Pants get looser, etc, but the scale stops moving for awhile. This is the HARDEST part of the process for me because I like watching the scale go down. I understand the mechanics. Muscle weighs more than fat. Muscle takes up less space than fat. I'm replacing fat with muscle at about the same pace so the scale isn't moving much, except when it does move, it is in the wrong direction. My trainer friends, Dan and Lacey both say the same thing, eat around a 100-cal snack before working out, and keep doing what I'm doing. Blah, blah, blah. It is STILL frustrating!!! I just have to get over this hump and it can take two to five weeks! Yuck!!! I would so get kicked off The Biggest Loser!

1/14/11

So much to blog but not in the writing mood. I have a lot of people in my life needing prayers, so I'm going to spend my day doing that. Have a great one!

1/13/11

So yeah, around 6-7 inches is all we got. The rest of southern and mid New England got around two feet of snow! I will take this small amount gleefully! Right here on the coastline, we even had some rain.

My plans for today are: drink a cup of coffee, work-out, clean myself up, eat a healthy lunch, drink some yummy green tea, and run errands with Janice. Pizza night with the family. Tomorrow is pretty much the same.

I can't wait to work-out outside again!

Snow Day

I so needed this day free of staff meetings! Now if only I was at the beach! In the warm sun.

I got my work-out in. Healthy snacks prepared for all. I love myfitnesspal.com. Just saying. A great way to be held accountable.

I have to go finish enjoying my snow day!!!

Arghhhhhhh!

What is it about cleaning that makes you realize what a mess everything else is!!! The baking, beverage and baby food and supply cupboard has been organized. That led to wiping down white cupboards, which then led to bleaching white cupboards, counters, stove, fan, walls and floor! Dishes are done, sinks and BEHIND the sink cleaned. Also, the utensil jar and tea kettle has been degreased. This has to be done from time to time people, even if they haven't been used!!! Both are located either on or very next to the stove top, which gets used, therefore covers everything with a greasy film, which then collects dust. Gross!!! Also not enjoying being on my hands and knees scrubbing grout between tiles. Guess this counts as my workout for today since I've been sweating since around 9:30. It is now 11. This was just the kitchen. The bathroom is next!!!

Workout tomorrow will be shoveling! Yay!!!

Naptime

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Napping in her pack-n-play.

Playing Peekaboo

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1/11/11

Another crazy date. This year will surely be full of them. 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 9/10/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11.

I am super grouchy today. I think probably because I slept more than 8 hours. Hopefully it passes soon. Not grouchy every second, but I have very little patience this morning.

I think I will clean this morning. That usually gets my mood into a much better place. My kitchen needs some organizing. One cupboard specifically. Time to dig out the step ladder. Also going to bleach down the counters and cupboards. And go through the mail center.

Dinner seemed to be a success last night. We all really like the Italian stew. Tonight is sausage stuffed shells, sauce and Caesar salad. Tomorrow night will be the cheesy ham and rice bake.

The storm is supposed to hit around 7 tonight and snow right through tomorrow evening. The watch is over and has been upgraded to a warning. 12-16 inches expected, so we're looking at at least a foot! They did exclude Newport County and Block Island, and we're snuggly located between the two, so I'm curious to see the outcome. Regardless, we work in the rest of Rhode Island which will be getting upwards of 16 inches.

Okay, I want to start cleaning. Now you KNOW I'm feeling poorly!!!

Awwww Crap

They've upgraded the amount from 7-12 inches to 10-14 inches. I hope my most wonderful husband wants to stay home Wednesday and have a snow day with me.

Impending Storm

So yeah, supposedly Tuesday night into Wednesday evening we will be getting 7-12 inches of snow dropped on us. We shall see. If so, then I'm going to enjoy a nice cozy day trapped in the house! I have snacks, fruit, and hot chocolate, coffee and tea all stocked up. We have plenty of video games, books, movies, etc, plus I hope to actually get outside to enjoy it!!! I do have a staff meeting scheduled for that day, but I'm guessing if the storm actually hits its target, then it will be cancelled.

1/10/11

And we're back to Monday. I'm glad for the day off. So glad. So glad for this delicious cup of coffee I'm now consuming. And for the sweet dog sleeping by my side. And a funny baby playing on the floor trying to decide what kind of trouble she will get into today.

I made a delicious homemade chicken pot pie last night, with my own gravy!! Yum!!! Tonight's dinner will be Italian stew and tomorrow we will be having sausage stuffed shells and sauce with a Caesar salad.

So new movie reviews...the Last Exorcism=stupid, Dinner for Schmucks=some of the outtakes and behind the scene scenes were funnier, but it definitely had its moments. Not terrible. The more you watch it, the funnier it gets. Certainly one of those movies that looked like it was more fun making it.

I'm ready for the beach, please.

Cutie

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1/7/11

January is already dragging. Seriously the longest, most boring month ever.

The Last Exorcism was not scary. I like my scary movies to be scary. Still haven't finished Dinner with Schmucks. The kids really enjoyed it but so far I keep falling asleep.

2 Hours

Till I have to start my work week. Shopping with Janice for a few hours. I need sugar and shampoo. Of course, I will forget one or the other or both!

Feeling good again today! I hope I never again feel as poorly as I did all of December. Thanks to my husband for putting up with me.

I've cut my coffee down to 12 ounces per day. I'm drinking 32 ounces of brewed green tea per day. I'm also drinking 32 ounces of water per day.

I'm taking my daily multivitamin, my fish oil, vitamin c, and vitamin d supplements. I'm following a "diet" plan. Not really a diet. You eat what you want and add it then the app automatically calculates the calories and lets you know how many calories, carbs, proteins and fats you can consume. The total calories you can consume is based on your current weight, your goal weight and the date that you wish to achieve your goal weight. They then give you a number made up of calories, carbs, protein and fats. I have to say, it is VERY reasonable and I've yet to go over my allotment, even if I think I've pigged out. It is way more generous than I am when I diet on my own!!! Who knew you have to eat to lose weight! And it is working!!!

My Nerdy Self

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My New Bangs

My New Bangs
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Love them!!!

Finally!

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An ok shot

What It Takes

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This is my look of exasperation after taking a hundred pics to try to get an ok one of us together.

1/6/11

I've been lazy with blogging with photos lately. It isn't like it is hard to do. I have barely even taken a photo this year with a camera other than my blackberry. So I will try to be more consistent. Hmmmm, wrong word because I HAVE been consistent. I will make more of an effort.

Yesterday was the first time in more than a month (since Thanksgiving actually) that I have felt like myself! A paler version of myself and I can't wait till I can start tanning again!

1/5/11

Sooooo, kinda unsettling about the birds dropping dead from the sky huh? And the fish dying in the river. And North and South Korea. Of course, science will explain it all away because that is the plan. Or one could use the opportunity to make some changes in one's life as our future is clearly uncertain, and given the mentality of some persons armed with nuclear weapons, the human race could certainly become an endangered species very soon.

Ah well, enough current events. On to random ramblings.

I have a safety skills committee meeting tonight. Blah blah blah.

Most of the time, I really can't stand happy people. Seriously. Doesn't anything ever go wrong with you? And if it does, why must you put a positive spin on it? Why? I don't trust you uni-emotion people. I have God, I LOVE Jesus, but I still have bad days and I only get through most of them because of the love of my perfect family, sweet Sierra, and the fact that God is my rock. I don't feel the need to walk through life with an annoying smile on my face. In fact, if you're lucky enough to be graced with my smile, it is likely not my genuine one! That is saved for my husband, kids and a few close friends.

I love my new side swept bangs. Love them.

I love that it has been in the forties all week. 8 weeks till March! Oh how happy that makes me!

Our 8 month old Annabella has been letting go more and more when she's walking along furniture. Crazy how quickly she's growing up. She is soooo finished with gross baby food. She wants what is on your plate and eats it with great gusto. She's quite tall and weighs about 20 pounds. I'm not a fan of fat babies. Im not a fan of skinny babies. Sorry. I don't think they're cute. I like my babies to be proportionate. I love big eyes, sweet little button noses, wispy baby soft hair, cute little plump hands and squishy little thighs perfect for tickling. Bella has no allergies and has never had a cold. Her immune system is simply amazing! I had/have horrid allergies as a child and as an adult. Her mother has none. Her aunt has many and Uncle Zach has asthma.

It is almost ten. I have got to start my day. Here's to a good one.

1/4/11

I fell asleep very easily last night. I went to bed around 9 to read and about a half hour later I felt so relaxed I could just fall asleep and I did. Not that I have much trouble falling asleep but since around Christmas, my body clock has been off and I've been staying up way past ten. I was even up till after one on New Years. This causes me to sleep in later than I like. I like to be up around 7:15. I get my coffee, check out the news, read my friends updates, read my Bible and blog.

We had yummy taco soup last night. It isn't Kayla or Mitch's favorite, but Zach and I LOVE it!!! And they don't hate it, they just don't LOVE it like we do. Tonight we're having loaded baked potato soup. Tomorrow will be chicken enchilada lasagna.

1/3/11

A new day. Definitely chillier than the last two days. Only going to be around 40 today. Booooooooo. But the sun is shining so yay. Wind chill though, so booooooooo.

Surprisingly

It has been a surprisingly good day...surprisingly! My cough is still lingering but no major coughing fit. Some tightness in my chest that I'm trying to ignore but on the whole, better than yesterday. Another bloody nose this morning. Two today actually. Grrrrr.

Anyway, lots of cleaning was started. Floors swept and mopped. Christmas presents sorted and put away. Video game console organized and cleaned up. Dishes are done. Table cleaned off. Still have to organize the mail center at the end of the counter. Tomorrow maybe? Toys picked up.

Right now, the windows are open and we're enjoying the spring-like weather here in southern Rhode Island. The air is deliciously moist. Great for this cough I have. I'm still reading The House on Sugar Beach by Helene Cooper. I picked it because it is a memoir about a family in Monrovia, Liberia and I am great friends with a gentleman from Liberia, whose father was assassinated (he was a government official) right in front of him when he was 12. His brother was already in America away at college. Anyway, the book is full of pictures from that time frame and has pictures of some of the author's family members that were in the government. I'm mostly curious if they knew each other because clearly their families ran in the same circles but Im only like a third of the way done and am really ignorant about the conflict itself and there is always the possibility that the two families were on opposite sides! Interesting nonetheless!

Hayley heads back to school today and Zach's plane lands in Providence just after she gets dropped off. Tonight we're having pasta Alfredo and a Caesar salad. Man, it sounds like spring/summer out there. Winter is usually so silent because the windows are shut tight. I can hear sirens and birds and the fog horn. The snow has melted considerably. It'll all be gone by this week. Sooooo glad the weather is obliging my spring fever! And grateful core a good day, even if I'm not feeling or looking the greatest.

1/2/11

Looking forward to the next few days off. I'm in the mood to do some spring cleaning to start off the new year. My closet and the girls' room specifically. I'm certain I can eliminate one more bag of clothes/shoes for donation.

1/1/11

Crazy date.