Recap!

I fell as though life has been a tad bit overwhelming lately. I've changed my work schedule around to teach a few classes, just to find out that they may not be happening (and of course, I've already calculated that as a part of my income!). Just aggravating! I've been stressed trying to work all day and get a thesis done at night.

And I had a meltdown the other morning when I was trying to figure out what to wear when my favorite pink shorts from last summer were just too tight! And one of my favorite skirts was getting tighter. YARGH! I was not pleasant to be around that day. I've been "working out" - walking the dog, jogging randomly and doing to the gym MAYBE twice a week but now I want to be back in full force. There is a 5k in October I want to run and that is one of my goals. In fact, I went to one of my first SPIN classes this morning. Holy cow! My legs are freaking tired, but it felt really good to get a badass workout in this morning.

Speaking of getting healthy, I've re-discovered an old friend of mine: Brown Rice. He may sound and look boring but oh my, is he healthy and cheap!

I've been making batches of it - put some salsa, black beans and shredded low-fat mozzarella on it and you've got a super healthy yum meal. See, I need a meal to HOLD. If I eat lunch at 12 and I'm hungry by 2, it is more likely I will find candy or something to tide me over. I really try to eat meals of substance, so this doesn't happen. Also, I've been pre-cutting/bagging celery and carrots, so in the morning I can throw them in our lunches without too much fuss.

Another thing I've been doing is buying red leaf lettuce fresh (my fave) and just chopping it when I get home and saving it in Ziploc bags so when I'm tired, there is no excuse to have a salad with dinner.

Although, I'm giving myself a few "bad" meals each week and I had the best fried shrimp Po-Boy the other day, complete with tartar sauce. Oh yeahhhh.

I worked this weekend but left early to attend a wedding of my husband's co-worker Saturday evening. He only knew the bride a few others from work but we had a great time despite not knowing anyone, in fact, it was kind of nice. The reception was at a beautiful golf course on the marsh and the food was great. The drinks were strong and I'll just say that I just got a tad more than tipsy. Champagne toasts plus strong vodka drinks made for a very hungover Sunday. It's been a long time since I've had that much too drink and I'll think it will be awhile again because I was worthless yesterday!

Other than that, we've(I think!) decided not to buy a house this year, it's just not in the cards right now. Which is fine, but we are on a hunt for a better rental - one that we can live in without having annoying "rock/punk band emo neighbors" and basically isn't just a cheap rental. We want to live somewhere where we will be comfortable for awhile.

Thanks for your comments on the Lands End shoes - my work isn't that dressy (not too casual though) but comfortable shoes are numero uno requirement. I think I could get away with those, chinos and a cute top.

And per the (somewhat) unanimous annoyance with J.Crew these days, I'm going to go check out Old Navy this week. I've seen a few of their cute things on the website and blogs, I just want to try them on - nothing like a cheaper, cuter version, in my book. Plus, I just can't afford the J.Crew prices.

How was your weekend?