Luck Be A Lady

Yuck.......I'm sick. Stayed home today......fever is still there but it's broken a couple of times. I hate the flu.

I'm amazed..... I feel icky today (trying to catch a cold, I think) and I still managed a lower intensity workout. I don't think I would have made it through the 1 hour program. As it is I did almost 50 minutes so I'm happy. I've now lost 8 lbs. and about 5 inches all over. It's a pretty good feeling although I can't really see a difference yet. I'm being pretty patient about it all though. I'm sure it'll take time for me to really notice anything other than my stamina which has improved a lot. I like the fact that I'm not breathless after a vigorous walk or a run up a down a set of stairs. And I think it's way cool that I can do 20-25 pushups! Not bad for a couple of weeks of work!

Gosh, it's Friday but it doesn't matter because I've got so much going on at work. It feels like an 8 day work week. I guess it doesn't help since I've got rehearsals on the weekend too! Not really complaining about that but I'm just stretching myself to the limit right now. I really backfired on the diet yesterday. I didn't have time (first mistake) and went thru Burger King (second mistake) and got a cheeseburger (third mistake!)!!! I have been doing really well as far as keeping the fat intake down. My body is paying for it this morning and now I understand why I had so many physical problems in the past. When I eat cleaner my body really appreciates it! I did manage to not drink a diet soda (well, I took 3 sips) and I only ate about 6 or so french fries so I controlled myself to a certain extent! I know I'm trying to unlearn a lot of bad habits so it's getting easier to not eat all the crap that's out there tempting us! Despite

Dang it, I slept in until 7:30 today! I set my alarm for 6:30 and did not hear it! I have to go to bed earlier. I'm trying to work out as soon as I get up and can find my work out gear so I had to shortchange the workout today. I'll make it up tonight when I get home. Well, I cheated and ate some chocolate frozen yogurt at 11 pm but I weighed myself and still lost another lb. so now I'm down 7 lbs! Woo0-hooo! Hopefully, I slept in enough to keep me going today! The workout certainly energized me for the morning portion of my day!

What a beautiful day........and it was the last day of summer too! Stunningly gorgeous out there..... too bad work was so insane I couldn't enjoy it much! Work is good when it's busy but I couldn't think straight today! Wow, band season is continuing to rev up. Hopefully, things will settle down next week just in time for us to move all our things over to the new store location! Rehearsals for My Way are keeping me out of trouble. I love singing this music. I think I was born in the wrong decade. This stuff is fun, fun, fun! Now if I can actually memorize the dialogue and the dancing too! Yikes! Being busy is good.....and my workouts continue too. I'm in my second week of my program and I've lost 6 lbs and 3 inches so far. I don't expect this all the time but what a nice surprise to measure myself and see the loss! I'm supposed to really notice a difference in about 2 more weeks. Can't wait to see what happens next. I'm sti

Life is full of ups and downs and we're all well aware of that. I guess it's always a sad day when you find out something bad or someone has done something that is not so nice. I don't want to be cryptic but since I have friends popping in now and then to read this blog I will leave the intimate details to my personal journal. Deep down I know I can forgive but I'm really pissed off for the moment. I have a very long work day ahead of me.......I hope that the busy schedule will keep me from getting too angry.

Wow......I'm so tired. I have had a helluva long week with work and rehearsing. So what do I do? Well, after Mark and I went out to lunch/dinner (whatever you call it) and shopped we came back to his house. We watch "Singin' In The Rain" (My all time fave movie) before he leaves for the show. After he leaves I fully intend to sit and read and study my script and instead I go into cleaning fever mode! I took on the biggest pile of dishes I've ever seen, I cleaned the stove, I collected all the garbage I could and then I CLEAN the fridge! What the heck is up with me? I'm supposed to relax! LOL So now it's 9:30-ish and I'm just sitting down to 'relax' and do whatever I'm supposed to do. I have NO idea what to do! I will drink some water and sit down for a little while! At least that will be restful!

Well, well........just saw West Side Story and it's terrific! Lots of young talent on that stage....I'm really proud of my buddy Josh on his directorial debut. That was a huge undertaking and he went above and beyond the bar on this one! Mark was absolutely fabulous as the jerk cop.....you'd never think such a nice guy could be such an a$$ onstage! I'm really, really proud of him for taking on such a meaty part and I didn't have one single criticism of his performance. Go see it!

I know........why did I have to quote Olivia Newton John? Well.....my alternatives were much worse, let me tell you! I am seriously on a workout kick now. The fast over the weekend yielded a weight loss (not that I was really trying) of 5 lbs. and it was mainly something to help get the toxins out and help all the internal organs prep for this onslaught of health and wellness! You'd think it wouldn't have taken me this long to try to get moving in the right direction but I'm finally doing it. I guess carrying these extra 25 lbs did it to me! Getting up extra early to work out and do ab work and yoga stretching at night is tough especially since I'm working all day and in rehearsals now. Trying to eat on a schedule is really tough too but I'm working at it too. Now that I'm focusing on the 5 small meal concept I'm finding that I'm really not that hungry. Night time is still tougher since I'm a habitual nosher but I haven't snacked at nig

I'm doing a 'cleansing' fast this weekend. I was pretty terrified of the idea of not eating 'real' food (i.e., solids) for 48 hours but I'm doing okay so far. I'm on my second day and not feeling hungry at all. I actually feel pretty good internally - no problems w/the stomach or intestinal track. That's the big surprise. Well, the bigger surprise is how much my feelings are floating up to the surface. I feel kind of like a raw nerve. Things upset me quickly, I feel a little teary-eyed and I'm certainly more sensitive to comments than usual (God, forbid....I'm sensitive enough already!). Of course, then I go read the news and wonder why I'm feeling so sorry for myself. I keep having to put my little 'sufferings' into perspective. All those poor people being hit by the hurricanes...maybe the whole 9-11 anniversary is affecting me too.....I've been getting my heart stomped on everytime I see a clip of news from the day. Hmmmm....

So after an incredibly busy day at work I chose to go to the casino! LOL - I guess I'm trying to have a last hurrah since work is getting nuts and rehearsals start next week. It was a silly way to spend an evening but I have a new favorite game and it has been really generous! So lucky me won $150 and I skipped out of there pretty darn happy! September has been a pretty good month so far~ Now, I'm crossing my fingers because I have a huge shipment for a school due in tomorrow. I pray that nothing screws this order up! I will have my head on a chopping block if it doesn't arrive! I'm sending out a huge prayer for UPS to deliver that order to me!

WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO! What an awesome way to end my day! I got cast in "My Way" at BCT! It has been WAY too long since I've been in a musical and this one is ALL Frank Sinatra tunes. I am in heaven! Check out the link.....it goes right to the website of the authors of the show. They've even put together a Christmas show of Frank tunes and are in the process of doing a Tony Bennett show. Fun, fun, fun! So I get to be 'woman #1' who is basically a female version of Frank from the Rat Pack years. Singing low and doing alto harmonies......fun, fun, fun! I can hardly stand the wait.....first rehearsal is Sunday! Wooohoooo!

One of my all time favorite Frank (Sinatra) tunes. Yes, I'm still up and it's after 1 am. I was just working on a little project (Marni's script) and all of a sudden it's after 1 am! Yeesh.......I need to get to bed! Yes, I auditioned for 'My Way' at BCT tonight and I was a nervous wreck. Thank goodness Daryl played piano for me so that I would have a little luck! He's such an amazing pianist and accompanist. I am lucky to be able to say he's my friend! Now that it's done, I feel tons better but I still don't feel I did my best. I was really tight in the body but at least I hit all my low notes. Whether it was good enough to get cast is another story. I'll just have to sit and wait and see! Bed time! Got a LONG day ahead! Board meetings to attend and the long wait ahead!

Argh........school has started in one district but not in Poulsbo so it wasn't as bad at work as it could be. Oh boy.......I'm dreading the next 3 weeks of work because it will be insane! On a lighter note, after lessons tomorrow Mark & I will join the gang camping at Fort Flagler for a couple of relaxing days! Hurray! I'm baking brownies and getting some other goodies together for the weekend. I know, brownies aren't on the diet but I didn't even lick the bowl so I 'done' good! Yes, I'm on a new diet & exercise kick. Little or no sugar.....not as harsh about carbs this time although I'm trying to maintain a 'South Beach' style. I haven't had a diet Pepsi or a coffee in ages. Have to admit that I'm feeling better for it but I won't give up my English tea. That is my caffeine crutch and I'm not letting go! The exercise is an intensive aerobic/yoga/dance program. I'm in the beginning phase, just trying

Oh my gosh......it's September! Can you believe it? I'm shaking my head in part because of disbelief and of course because it's almost time for back to school here at the store. I will relish every moment of my weekend since I will have Labor Day off! Have you heard? Kimberly and Jon are expecting another boy! Hurray - Evan gets a little buddy and Kimberly will be surrounded and protected by her Delmendo men! Jon will have his family rock band and Kimberly can sing lead! Can't wait to meet the little guy (I already know his name but think it's more appropriate for Jon to tell the world on his blog so I'll keep mum for now! And everyone knows how hard that's going to be for me - LOL. I'm still under the weather but battling whatever this ailment is. I took off early from work yesterday and feel lots better after taking a long nap and eating some healthy stuff. I worked w/my friend Daryl on my upcoming audition and despite a sore throat w