TGIF

 My surgery went ok, but my eye is pretty swollen and sore. Mom is on the mend and doing okay. House is a mess as we try to pack up to move on.

My weight is up - way up. Not happy.

Onward and downward.

Have a good weekend.

1 down, 1 to go

 I am at the hospital, waiting to take mom home. Her surgery went extremely well - even better than last time!

I'm super nervous about my surgery tomorrow - I am having a skin cancer cut out right beneath my right eyebrow. Not looking forward to anything about that.

The company is fighting husband's unemployment claim. I'm like, what????? So that sucks. Trying to get the house ready for pictures - I hate moving.  Also, house prices are crazy.

I am scared to get on the scale. That is all.

First Pennsylvania, now Alaska

 August has been vacation month! I am currently in Alaska for a week. It's amazing!

It's been crazy. So we went on our annual camping trip that was cancelled the past 2 years. Had a lovely time. Got home and my husband was laid off the new job he just started! They are having some $$ issues, and he was the newest hire, so ...  

I'm upset for him because of course he was so excited. OTOH.... We contacted a realtor and decided we are going to sell our house and move to the beach. His job was the only thing keeping us in the area, the housing market is still strong, so we're going for it. To say there is a lot on our plate is a massive understatement.

And of course there's this Alaska trip that has been planned for months. It's amazing.

Once I get back mom has her second knee surgery and I am having MOHs surgery to have a skin cancer removed. So its pretty much crazy.

Not too bad

For the first time since this whole horrid a/c saga began, I got on the scale today. I was only up 2 pounds. It's a miracle.

Now to get heading in the right direction.

 

Still here (kinda, sorta)

When last heard from, our protagonist was getting her a/c fixed and then headed for the beach with her ex-MIL in a couple of days. Things did not go as planned.....

Why no, the a/c was NOT fixed - it was more complicated than that. I finally got a/c back last Friday. It has been a rough month - my house has been generally 85 degrees and 75% humidity. Yes, we have a portable unit we used in the bedroom so I didn't die, but it's been tough.

Basically, I've managed to do my job and that's it. Too hot to use the kitchen - we ate out, bought deli food, etc. Exercise hasn't happened, it's just been survival. And spending $6k.

What else? Food has been "meh", exercise non existent, my trip with Jan (ex MIL) stressful, and I have of course used food to cope. So.... not very happy about that. 

But you know, no use crying over spilled milk.

 

Summer of crazy

 Not even sure where to start. This summer has felt crazytown.

We haven't been to Pennsic since 2019. Costumes don't fit, stuff been lost/ worn out/ given away etc.  Trying to figure out what we need to take and make sure we have everything we need. We are leaving July 29.

My back has been bothering me for the past 4-5 weeks, sometimes better sometimes worse. Why? Who knows?

The logistics of August are a nightmare.

We came home from the beach last Monday to our a/c not working. I mean, the unit works but the ducts had to be replaced. Remember the whole "couldn't get materials"? Yeah. Thankfully a family friend was able to get what they needed. After a week with no a/c they are here working on it today.

I am leaving for the beach tomorrow b/c my ex-MIL needs to get to Wilmington to get a ride to her grandson's wedding. (No, they won't drive out of the way to pick her up even though she's like 90 minutes away.) So out of town for 5 days while frantically trying to prep to essentially move for 15 days.

I've been up and down the same 2 pounds for forever now. I'm beyond frustrated. I need to reset and rethink my plan. I need to make this a priority. But that's a challenge with the crazy schedule that is August.

I haven't given up, but maybe treading water in place will have to be ok for now..... sigh.

Back, again

 Another crazy weekend that ended in self sabotage. All I can say is that t got a HUGE service award this past weekend in our hobby organization - it was a lot of work to get things ready and keep it a surprise. Also, he put in his notice at work and starts a new job next week. I'm happy for him, but change is hard for me and this is going to cause significant changes in our daily schedule. Right now he commutes 90 minutes one way, 3 times per week and works at home the other 2. New job is 25-30 minute commute one way, but he goes in every day.

He hasn't been going to the gym at all - hasn't even been bothering to ride the exercise bike at home. After my come to jesus 2 weeks ago, he is riding the bike (sometimes) but no gym. With the commute excuse removed, we'll see. Also, we planned to sell our house next spring and move to the coast, now that's up in the air since the new job is NOT remote. 

So, big changes, lots of unknowns, stress. 

I just keep trying.

Rough weekend

 I was feeling tired and stressed this weekend, and it was reflected in my eating. Today I am getting the week kicked off on a more positive note!

Return to normalcy

 Overall a pretty good week. Struggling to get back into kettlebells weirdly enough, but swimming and going to Planet Fitness for the elliptical, so calling exercise a win. Weight is down 1.6 pounds, so yay. Eating is getting back to normal.

Mom's gardenia bushes were gorgeous, so I was happy to come home to find my (much smaller) shrubs also blooming. Gardenias are my favorite flower.

My hydrangea is blooming - I wish I could capture the amazing, deep blue.

A couple of weeks ago my son had to get a pretty big shark off the line that a passenger caught. This week he caught one of his own:

Have a great weekend!

Back

 We took mom home last weekend. She is doing amazing and the doctor discharged her! So things around here are beginning to settle back in to a routine. I'm glad.

Weight was up & down for a lot of her visit, but I think I'm back headed in the right direction.

Slow & steady

 Getting food a bit more under control, gym is slowly developing into a schedule. and weight is down another half pound. Not as quick as I would like, but I'm feeling better about life in general.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Nothing new to report

 Mom is on the mend, my eating is up and down but I'm trying. I am back at the gym!!!!!!! So that my friends is HUGE progress!

A little better

 Mom went for her 2 week follow up with the doctor Wednesday. He is taking the back issue seriously, did an x-ray, and is looking at giving her a shot. In the meantime she is on more effective pain meds and is getting rest. Her knee is fantastic, its just this darn back thing!

Meanwhile..... can I just say my husband's work is a hot mess? They are super busy, never trained him, his boss is a bully.... it sucks. I keep telling him to go on LinkedIn and look for something different. Now is the time.

I went to the gym today for the first time in forever! I swam laps for 45 glorious minutes. Weight is easing back down (down 0.8 pounds this week). Still up about 4 from my lowest (this time), but better.

Have a good weekend!

The way things are

 So my mom has been here about a month so far and she's 2 weeks out from her total knee replacement. This hasn't been easy.

First they gave her some meds in the hospital that made her very sick to her stomach, then they gave her some that made her super constipated. Then she pulled a muscle in her back and had to wait 4 days to get something for that.

And she isn't supposed to be left alone, but gets upset when I call a friend over to "baby sit" or help out while I'm working. I think the need and money spent bother her. So there's so much to unpack in this situation. Add to it my husband and I have had exactly one evening to ourselves in that month (we went to dinner last night), so our relationship has taken a hit.

It's like having a newborn, but the newborn is an adult with their own feelings and agenda and fears. My weight is on the same roller coaster as my energy level and emotions. I'm just trying to hang on and not get thrown off the ride.

Argh

Y'all, its been stressful. I am not even looking at the scale, I've been stress eating like a looney, and I am feeling super frustrated with myself!!

Good week

 Hey there!

Not ghosting the blog on purpose, just been a busy week. Weight is coming down slowly. I'm not really working out - just walking dogs and doing yard work, housework, etc. 

My mom is coming this Friday - we are going to Biltmore, then she has some dr. appointments, then visiting friends, and then her knee replacement surgery is on the 26th. So I feel like stuff is happening quickly. At that point she's going to be here 7-8 weeks, so I need to prep the guest room so she has room for clothes and to be comfortable.

And its spring so yard work is happening. Anyway, just going along. Hope you all are well!

fruits and vegetables

 Good to know! https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/07/health/dirty-dozen-produce-2022-wellness/index.html

slow & steady

 I'm behind where I'd like to be with weight loss, but it continues to inch down. So I will try to be patient! I am going to the beach tomorrow (yes, again!). It's my last shot before my mom's knee surgery at the end of the month. She'll be with us at least 6 weeks, so it'll be mid to late June before I get back down that way. Can you blame me?

Take care.

Busy weekend

A friend came & stayed with us - we went to a medieval event near us. My first big thing since the pandemic started! I did okay, but by 5 I was exhausted and worn out. Sunday was a day of doing the bare minimum b/c I was just wiped out. Still not my normal self this morning, but I'm getting there. 

I'd been ignoring a volunteer position I have for nearly a month. Ouch. Today I put on my big girl panties and checked the email. I'm behind, but it isn't terrible. 

Take care.

Week of ups & downs

 My feelings have been all over the page this week. Feeling good, active, nailed my kettlebell workout Wednesday. Had a stupid argument with T yesterday, dreading my kettlebell workout today, some big changes at work (new boss, team moving to a new department) have me feeling anxious. So all over the page.

But a new (this time) low on the scale: 188.7. Yay!

Have a good weekend!