Luck Be A Lady

Well, I've thought about writing many times and just couldn't find the inspiration. I hate it when that happens. I've been happy writing short little spurts of wisdom on FB or Twitter but if it was more than 150 characters I just didn't have the energy. Oh well.... I know it's just a phase! It's been a busy summer. I just wrapped up working at Camp CSTOCK teaching music/drama to kids. It was a BLAST and I loved every moment of it. My niece flew up from Cali and spent 10 days with us. We had fun being tourists and showing her around. We took trips to the ocean, to Mt. Rainier and to DT Seattle (mostly shops and the market) in three days! I was exhausted to say the least. Summer here has been spectacular and I've loved the sunshine so much. My garden has been doing well and most of the sick plants I had from last winter thrived. I lost my bay laurel plus my kale for some crazy reason so I will need to replace them but all the rest of the veggies and herb...

Even though technically I'm not at my 'after' just yet it's nice to be able to really see the difference between where I was and where I am now. Having had my formal pics done I can see it BUT when I see candid photos that are similar side-by-side, it's even more pronounced to me.  I posted this pic earlier today on Facebook but wanted to put this here for anyone who can't see it. That's my friend Dorothy who is a huge supporter of live theatre and the arts here in Kitsap County. Her darling husband Alex took both these pics. The top one was after "Master Class" at the Jewel Box" and the bottom photo is from last night's performance of "Willy Wonka" at CSTOCK. I've lost my double chin!!!! Still battling the last 5 lbs.... well, it's technically less than 5 but I have a goal to lose even more body fat via exercise after I switch phases so I'll just call it 5 lbs for now!