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this is NOT my way of announcing anything. I just wanted to remember
oh life. you are so unpredictable.
personal triumphs this week
:: getting through three "protein days" ::
protein days are where I only eat protein all day. it's part of my diet (dirty, four letter word). last time I became a complete nightmare. this time, I made it through without snapping at anyone (meaning Jeff, poor guy). or cursing. out loud anyway.
:: spaghetti chelsea ::
spaghetti and I have a rough relationship. I, somehow, have ruined many a spaghetti dinner in the past. including, but not limited to, turkey spaghetti, jalapeno spaghetti, the-meat-went-bad spaghetti, and burnt spaghetti (I know). But this week, I think I found my winner. I found a recipe online for homemade sauce, that was easy, simple, and tasty. a lot less sugar and a lot more taste. thanks Martha.
:: babysitter ::
the stars aligned and we booked a babysitter for the first time. she was nice and sweet and experienced and responsible. petra didn't cry, and we had a great date. I can not wait to do it again.
personal failures this week
:: going on a rant ::
so I made it through the protein days... only to complain about my weight. to Jeff. again. just a few days later. after I SWORE to myself I'd give it a rest for a while. I mean, the poor guy doesn't need to hear it all the time. (really, how annoying is it for someone to complain about something over and over and over and over when you can't do anything to fix it for them? I would be bugging me by now) He is such a good listener, but I still feel bad dumping on him. tsk.
:: poems... ::
I had so many things floating in my mind, I wrote a few times, but I couldn't get it out. I just couldn't. I guess this is less of a failure and more of a frustration. better to know when to edit I guess.
:: not doing it all... ::
not ordering prints of pictures for photo albums and frames for the walls. not organizing the bathroom. not exploring a new thrift store. not calling my vt who just had a baby. not calling my vt-ee to reschedule our playdate (I'm afraid). not setting up ichats with the nephs. not walking somewhere. these things were replaced with, too much tv, lazy mornings, thinking about life and friends and being too far away to give hugs, and vain attempts at becoming the next e.e. cummings.
oh well. life evens out I guess. I'll keep working on my writing, and figure out a plan to make friends.
things to look forward to are, an upcoming trip to AZ (April 17th! to the 23rd!) and friends coming next weekend. horrah!
7 comments:
trip to AZ? niiiiiice!!
oh chelsea...
we really are so alike these days. maybe it's the whole "i-live-a-billion-miles-away-from-everyone-i know" thing we've got going on. or maybe not.
p.s. check my blog for a new diet tip. tapping away your cravings.
AHHH Diets are no fun! I've tried a few. After I had Weston, I just never lost the weight. It was so hard. I ended up joining Curves ( so working out 3 times per week) and then cutting simple things out of my own "diet"... like Dr. Pepper...
Good luck to you! What diet are you doing?
trev- I know! we are gonna try to get together with everyone... I'll keep yah posted.
jaime - what a compliment! and I don't think I can tap my cravings away...
andrea - yeah. diets are rough. I don't know what mine is called? Its one my mom gave me. I am still working on Petra's baby weight. For about a year after she was born I was working out AT LEAST four times a week, for about an hour to an hour and a half, and that did nothing. literally lost no lbs. then I tried the curves diet, and ended up losing weight, then gaining it all back times two. this one seems to be working, its just hard to stick to. oh well. Being healthy is more important than losing weight right?? (you look great by the way...) and thank you for the luck. wow I complained alot here...
chels,
i've been meaning to call you to see how everything is. (i really have. i swear.)
i complain endlessly about my crappy weight/acne/failed sewing designs/post baby boobs/not being a better mom/etc. constantly to spencer. i know i'm being obnoxious, even as it comes out of my mouth, but i can't help it.my misery wants some company.
ah, don't we all have those weeks. but a visit to az, is definitely something to look forward to. good luck, this week!
kays. I believe you. thanks for chatting the other day. you are a wonderful sister.
diana. your love and support is ALWAYS appreciated :)
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