Happy First Day of Summer! :)

I wish I was at the beach celebrating today. Remember that Rare Earth song from the 70s? - "I just want to celebrate another day of living, I just want to celebrate another day of life." That's one of my favorite songs. In fact, it's one of my ringtones. 

I feel good today. Down another .6, first day of summer, gorgeous weather, I feel great physically, I won $20 on a scratcher lottery ticket this morning before work, and the best part - I get off work at noon today! WOOT! :D

Usually on my short Fridays I dress more casual for work, but today I dressed up. I have on a silk, colorful tank, lots of pretty jewelry and heels. And nobody is here to see it, lol; I'm the only one in the office again.  I did it for myself; to make me feel good. I even wore my body spray called "Beautiful Day" from Bath and Body Works in honor of the first day of summer. If you look good, you feel good and then you make the right choices. Chain reaction. :) My DD and I were talking about this very thing the other day when we were on our shopping trip. We'd see something cute and dressy and say "...but where would I ever wear it?" Then we decided that we were going to wear it just because - to make ourselves feel good. Who better to feel good for than yourself? We need to celebrate every day - we don't need a "special occassion". The gift of another day on this earth is a special occasion, and I  thank the Lord for just that every morning.

I don't have any plans for the weekend except the usual laundry and house cleaning. I do want to log several miles in walking outside. The weather is supposed to be great.

Here's a NSV that I wanted to share; it might seem minor to you but it is huge if you're fat. I bought a shirt with a belt the other day! It's a black and  white striped tank with a ruffly bottom and a red belt. Not a belt that ties either - IT BUCKLES! And it's red, which draws attention to your middle! I was surprised when I tried it on because I didn't think it would work but it actually is slimming. Makes me feel so much better to have something cute to wear.

Speaking of celebrating each day... I work at a University and I'm sitting in my office now with my window open and already two different students have walked past my window singing. I would turn to see, just out of curiosity, and each one of them was alone! Just walking along alone singing their hearts out at 8:30 in the morning. LOVE.IT.

Have a great weekend everyone and celebrate each day. :)

I Did It!

I finally finished the Squat Challenge last night!  Woo Hoo!  I'm so relieved it's over with and I'm so proud of myself for finishing something. I always start things but never seem to stick to them but I made myself do it this time and it feels good.  It gives me confidence in myself.  I've noticed that my butt is more lifted and my thighs are smaller and firmer so it was worth it.

This morning I weighed exactly the same as yesterday; that's fine with me, especially considering it's TOM.

I've been feeling very satisfied with the foods I've been eating and noticed that I'm not wanting snacks in between meals and I very seldom crave sweets. I've also gotten completely away from flavored creamer in my coffee - all I have now is organic half and half and it's delicious with my Donut Shop k-cups.

I recently learned that I'm getting a very nice bonus at work for extra work that I did on a 10-month long project, which has finally ended.  YES! There are many things that crossed my mind to do with the money: pay bills, go on vacation, blow the whole damn thing... Bills will always be there, if I use it for a vacation it sure will be nice to get away but I won't have anything to show for it, except for a paid hotel bill, so...I've decided that DD and I are going to blow the whole damn thing! At first I felt guilty about it, but hell, I worked my ass off for it and I never do anything or treat myself, so what the hell.  We're going to do what most women love to do - shop!  We're going to a gianormous mall that is two hours away and are going to stay over in a hotel and just take our good old sweet time doing what we please for two glorious days.  I'm in desperate need of clothes and shoes so I'm going to treat myself to alot of stuff.  Having lost 22 pounds now and starting to feel better about myself I feel like I'm due for a clothes treat...hopefully even a purse. I can't freakin' wait!  The trip with be on June 15.

That's about it for now.  I'm still feeling great, slim, healthy and in the zone. I'm eating better than I ever have in my entire life and it's paying off inside and out.  Today I will start back on cardio exercise since the squats are over with - maybe a walk outside this evening to get some fresh air.

Make it a great day!

My 3FC friends - I'm still unable to comment on your blogs. :/
I did not desert you though, I check in with you every day.