Tuesday - day off!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Today I am enjoying a day off - a comp day for working on December 26, which was a day off for most of the people in our corporate office. We have to have people working 364 days a year in my department so whoever has to cover for company holidays gets to pick a day to take off. I always put mine off forever then end up taking random days right before the cutoff!

I got to sleep in a bit, but got up at 7:30 and did some reading, checked my e-mail and am sparking for a few minutes. I'll be running a few errands and doing a few things around the house, then when all that is done I get to go have a pedicure and am going to try to see the Hunger Games again. I'll be doing my Wii arm workout and fitting a walk in there as well - it's a pretty nice day out there!

  

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DREAMNSCHEME 4/10/2012 12:12PM

Enjoy your day! Report Inappropriate Comment

SLIMWISHZ 4/10/2012 10:47AM

Have a great day off work Erin! Report Inappropriate Comment

Looking ahead to vacation!

Monday, April 09, 2012

I will be on vacation from work next week - woo-hoo!! My boyfriend and I will be going to New Orleans this Saturday, spending two nights in a hotel there, then getting on a cruise ship for five days. We'll come back to NO Saturday, spend one more day/night there, then come back home that Sunday. I'm so excited! I even have tomorrow off so I'll be able to really get some packing done, get my pedicure, and other odds and ends.

We always do a lot of walking on our trips and we will be snorkeling at one of our stops on the cruise. I know that I will be more active than usual but I need to remember that doesn't give me a pass to eat everything in sight! I am not terribly concerned about the cruise food - we have been on a few and I know what to expect. I can eat fruit for breakfast like I usually do, and salad for lunch. Just have to watch the little extras and dessert at dinner, and keep the frosty cocktails to a minimum! I'm more concerned about food in New Orleans, and hoping I don't try everything I see! I'm trying to identify a few "must-haves" and will just need to be strong enough to fight the other temptations!

  

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CARDAMOMMA 4/10/2012 1:02AM

I like what BLUE42 DOWN said. I'm going to remember that for myself. You're going to have so much fun!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUE42DOWN 4/9/2012 6:30PM

Have a wonderful time. If you do decide to give in to other foods besides your must-haves, try to only have a few bites (2-4 normal or small bites). So often we buy something and get the idea we have to eat the whole thing, but better WASTED (most tossed in the trash can) than WAISTED (treating ourselves like a trash can). Report Inappropriate Comment

DREAMNSCHEME 4/9/2012 2:47PM

Oh my gosh that sounds like a lot of fun! I hope you have a fantastic time! Report Inappropriate Comment

RAYNEVALO 4/9/2012 2:44PM

Please come to Cincinnati and pick me up. LOL I hope you have a wonderful time I can't wait to hear about all the great stories! -Shree Report Inappropriate Comment

SASSYLJB 4/9/2012 12:52PM

I am so jealous! Have a great time! You will be fine, with your food thinking about it is 75% of the battle! Report Inappropriate Comment

Happy Easter!

Sunday, April 08, 2012

I had given up candy for Lent - which I now realize probably had quite a bit to do with the couple of pounds I've lost in the past month and a half! The Easter Bunny brought me just a few pieces of candy, which is good because I ate it all already! Oh well I am not going to beat myself up over a couple of Reese's Eggs and a Cadbury Egg!

We did have a nice healthy dinner - some nitrate free ham with some yummy asparagus that I roasted in the oven.

I loaded up on good fruits and veggies to take for my breakfasts and lunches this week, so I'm hopeful that any gain that I see from the weekend pizza and candy will be temporary!

Hope everyone has a great week!

  

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DREAMNSCHEME 4/9/2012 2:50PM

Oh those Cadbury Eggs! Happy Easter :) Report Inappropriate Comment

YDAVIS23 4/9/2012 5:30AM

Happy EAster! Glad you had a good day. Report Inappropriate Comment

VICIOUS421 4/8/2012 10:37PM

Happy Easter!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Saturday

Saturday, April 07, 2012

Went to my boyfriend's parents for lunch today - his mom is not cooking much of anything any more so we picked up some pizza from their favorite place. I had three pieces - probably should have stuck to two! I ate my fruits for breakfast and a bunch of carrots and celery on the drive to their house. The good thing is that I was really not hungry the rest of the day! I had a turkey hot dog for dinner and a few Pop Chips.

I have quite a to-do list this weekend - I'm trying to get a lot of stuff done now so that I can do fun stuff on my day off on Tuesday!

  

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DREAMNSCHEME 4/9/2012 2:54PM

Sounds like a pretty good day! Report Inappropriate Comment

My dinner on Thursday

Friday, April 06, 2012

As I mentioned yesterday we went to a restaurant that serves gourmet hot dogs. My boyfriend got one that he loved - it had american cheese, cole slaw, and BBQ potato chips on top. It looked really good and pretty disgusting at the same time. I got the cannelini bean and lentil sausage (no meat, just the shape) and it had fennel, goat cheese, some minced sun-dried tomato and a bunch of arugula on top. It was amazing to look at! I really liked the topping, but wasn't so thrilled with the sausage, which had been either baked or fried so the outside was super crunchy. Not really the texture I was looking for.

They also had two kinds of fried on their menu - duck fat fries and truffle fries. We decided to try the truffle fries. BIG mistake! They were thick cut fries that I think were fried in truffle (plus some other) oil. They served a little cup of some sauce I could not figure out to dip them in. They tasted OK, but that flavor just stayed with me all night long!

My tummy was not a big fan of the meal, I had indigestion all night long. Fortunately I was still able to enjoy the play, which was highly entertaining. I would probably go back to the same place for dinner again but I would definitely try something different and PASS on the truffle fries!

Looking forward to a big to-do list tomorrow and spending Easter Sunday with my boyfriend's parents! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

  

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DAZZEEDOO 4/6/2012 7:31PM

Too bad about the hot dog- and the fries, never know until you try I guess. Glad the play was good. Have a GOOD Weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

SASSYLJB 4/6/2012 1:22PM

Well it sounded good yesterday, guess we live and learn. Sorry your tummy did not like you very well. Report Inappropriate Comment

DREAMNSCHEME 4/6/2012 1:15PM

sounds interesting! Glad at least the play was fun! Report Inappropriate Comment