Hey everyone,
Ug! I hate not being able to sleep in anymore. I was up at 4:45 this morning. Today I'll be doing Clean Max, followed by some Low Max later on. Laundry Max has already started. Tomorrow is my dad's b-day (the year he was born, he was actually born on Mother's Day), so we're meeting the family for dinner tonight and then going over to my older brother's house for cake afterwards. Should be fun. I bought some flowers for my mom and grandma to take to the cemetery, so DH and I will either head down early and bring them or I'll go tomorrow by myself.
Deb -- Saturday meetings should be outlawed!;-) They are seriously not good! At least this one won't last all day, right?! I know what you mean about the weight loss via lifting weights; as soon as I got serious about weight lifting in August, the pounds started coming off right away. I would suggest Muscle Max for your friend, but it does require the step. Can you maybe talk her into taking the plunge and purchasing a bunch of equipment? The equipment issue was what held me back from trying Cathe sooner, but after that initial investment, it makes things a lot easier to work out at home. Here's to hoping that our pounds melt off soon!
Sorry to hear that you lost your mom so young! It's such a hard thing, isn't it?
Tneah -- Oh, my gosh! I've been feeling so awful thinking about how you went to the Macy's at MV! You were probably thinking I was crazy for telling you about their dress dept., and I feel terrible if you wasted time at the ghetto store! Seriously, though, if you have time today or tomorrow before you leave, head over to Fashion since the Macy's there really is nice, and so are the other stores (Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, etc.). The Macy's at Fashion is where my friend Lisa buys all her dresses for weddings. Here's a map of the area:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/fashio...:32.769632:-117.168039:0::/io:0:::::f:EN:M:/e
Take the 5 freeway east from the coast, and then get off at Camino Del Rio and head east/inland. Instead of going right, which takes you to Mission, go left at Camino De La Reina, which will take you to the back of Fashion. You'll make a right into the parking lot after you pass the Borders shopping center. And really, chica, we will have to get together in person when you're out here again in June! I know we're both super shy in person, but maybe we could meet for lunch and a movie! I know what you mean about convertibles making a real mess. DH and I have talked about getting one over the years, but we're both so prone to sunburn that we knew it would be a bad thing. Have you been to Seal Beach in La Jolla? If you go up there, it's one of the little inlets in the Cove, and all the seals and their little pups go there to rest. It's adorable! Of course, all these people want to kick the seals out, but they've been trying for about 15 years, and so far the seals have been allowed to stay.
Kara -- Fridays are usually our pizza nights, so I know exactly what you mean about that yummy cheesy goodness! Let us know how you like the kettlebell stuff if you end up getting it. Sounds like you had a busy day yesterday. Poor Emma! Hopefully the meds will kick in soon. And how exciting that Colin won the award and acceptance into that program! Sounds like they are both smart cookies who take after their parents. I think that I might take your advice tomorrow and go do some fun stuff in my new capris. And today is your graduation, right? Hope you have a wonderful time and that you really enjoy the day!
Shelley -- What are you up to today? Did the grumpy boss man leave early yesterday?
Robin -- How was dinner last night? Sorry about all those fiascos beforehand!
Jennifer -- How is your ankle doing? Is today your road trip or is it tomorrow?
Lainie -- How are you doing today? Did you get any rest last night?
Shannon -- "Hi" in case you check in!