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Sending lots of good vibes toward the wedding!

182.4! I looked back at my extensive catalog of prior weights/dates and see the last time I was under 183 was March 23, 2019.

But this is interesting personal insight, 5 other times since I've gotten to just around the normal BMI threshold of 183.8 and stopped losing, then regained. So that "normal" designation is a mental finish line of sorts to me. Like finishing a marathon and going to eat pancakes. I must place too much value in reaching that number and not enough in maintaining it or lower or the health benefits that come with it. Logically I know the work is never done, but mentally I just want to sit down after crossing that line and have a snack as a reward.

Fun to see my friend yesterday and meet his new boyfriend. We had lunch first just my friend and I, then went to the gallery reception, which was a big to-do with champagne, (why can't I spell hors d'oeuvres right and why won't Apple help me!!?). Fancy. I also got to meet the artist who made my painting with the stones/ammonites. She was so nice and fun to talk to.

Kirby did meet his BF's maltipoo, Archie, but Kirby was too much for him. Which Bill said wasn't a bad thing as Archie is normally the bully. I guess he usually likes big dogs, but Kirby and his exuberance was many steps too far. Doesn't help that Kirby's exuberance for new people is as over the top as that for new dogs, so I nearly face planted trying to control him. Sigh. I wish he'd calm down.

We have lunch together today and dinner tonight. I may see them Sunday as well, as Bill wants the BF to see my house. Fun, another Kirby meet (sarcasm). Avoiding it won't make it better in the future, so best just to do my best. I know the common wisdom is to have everyone ignore him. But hard to do when a 70 pound missile of furry muscle is trying to jump inside your skin, knock out your ACLs, and pull me off my feet. Maniac.

I think that's it for me today. I should go walk Kirby as he'll be alone a lot today.

Take care!

Happy wedding day! I know you will all have a grand time!

Forgot to post yesterday. Got caught up going down a rabbit hole of research regarding being Florida snowbirds vs. permanent residents. Considering staying in WI (possibly near my Mom) for the next several years and spending January-March in Florida as snowbirds. It would give us a better idea of where we want to live, if we even like the FL lifestyle, if we might prefer another warm location etc.

160.1 today, saw a flicker of 159.9 but it landed on 160.1. So close to the next decade.

We are traveling to DH's sister's about 1 1/2 hours away to disperse some of his Mom's estate to them. The joys of being the executor!

Have a great Saturday everyone!

Deceased DH was on various BOD's over the years - it convinced me that I never want to do it.

Greetings all

Sunny and warm. I did my gym walk and managed to find one with a tv I could see. Only problem it was tuned to the Fishing Channel or some such thing. Watched an old man with probably $20K worth of equipment and boat sit in a pond, catch a fish, pat it on the head and then let it go. Really? Anyway after that I did the studio for a bit. We also got a proposal back from the gallery landlord after only 4 months. They want to jack up the rent quite a bit so we shall see.

Liz let the partying begin! Oh wait, it already has! What fun. It may be a bit frantic but you will roll with it just fine. Enjoy and revel!

Yeah CC I hear you. You probably were targeted for HOA board because you are newer to the neighborhood. The nonsense factor is considerable. Do your term and then quit. meanwhile have fun with your friends. Jewelry show sounds cool.

Bean dinner Miss 150. Sounds good. Just heard a radio interview on "The Brain Diet" about what to eat to avoid alzheimers. It's pretty much the mediterranean diet. Lots of beans and olive oil and berries. One interesting idea to get in the leafy greens needed each day is just to toss them in with poaching eggs. Effectively eggs florentine. Sounds tolerable to me.

Yeah Peps and all, it is disturbing when others comment about how little you eat. It's no better than commenting on how much you eat if it's a lot. Both are absurd. Soldier on.

Our football team plays tomorrow in the east so it's 9 am pacific time. So I can watch that and get to the festival later in the day. Such a busy life I lead.

DH brought home chinese take out so thats dinner. Then it's back to freezer spelunking.

Diane S

Peps, I wholeheartedly agree with Miss250--your last staff badge photo is really good!