Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?

Wow, its been one post in like 2 months. I read one some one's blog when a blogger disappears that means they fell of the wagon. I am happy to say, however, that was not the case with me. Granted I have been on a plateau for the past 2 months, fluctuating between 250-244, but I have been pretty damn good about keeping up my exercise routine (still 4-5 days of an hour of exercise, less if I am running). And pretty darn close to OP with my Weight Watchers. So, while the plateau has been frustrating, I am proud to say that I did not give up like the old me would have done and eat the first thing that passed in front of me. It really amazes me that I have been sticking to this routine for about a year and a half. This is completely unheard of for me. And, in NSV news, I bought new clothes for my vacation, the majority of them in the 16-18 range. When I started this is 12/2009 I was just about ready to buy a size 26 jean. It BLOWS my mind to see how different I look, I mean really. I am hoping to to a digital layout of progress pics over the summer and look forward to sharing them with you.

My last post had me sitting at 244.6, I am 244.5. Hey, a loss is a loss.

So what have been up to if I haven't been off the wagon? Well, I have been finishing up my second year of law school for the most part. My finals were all jammed together in one week so I had to study during the last few weeks of class along with doing the required class work, so that kept me busy. I have been crafting here and there, mostly doing jewelry, knitting and crocheting. Although this week I am stoked about making potholders and new place mats (totally geeky I know!). I have been reconnecting with my spirituality, and teaching Hayden about it as well. I think I just needed a break from blogging. I think it seemed like one more thing on my to do list, and naturally I rebelled.

This week I have the house to myself. Hayden is in FL with his sister and her wife, and will return next Saturday. The next day I leave for NY for a week. My first trip home since the day I rode the Greyhound out on March 10th, 1997. Unfortunately the only part of actual HOME I will see is my Mom. She is coming to her friends house to see me. While I would love to see my home town and the rest of my family, the fact that my idiotic, sometimes unpredictable and scary father has disowned me (for reasons I will not get into now, suffice it to say he hates that I am a grown woman who chooses how she lives her own life and that i don't seek his permission to fall in love with whom I fall in love with) keeps me away from my home town as I won't be the one dealing with his anger, my mom would, and I refuse to even chance that happening. It is enough that I will see her (only the 4th time I have seen her in 14 years. Remember to appreciate the time you have with your loved ones.)

I will also be scouting NY as a possible place to move again. Hayden and I are discussing it quite seriously as my BFF John is there, who I call my non-sexual husband (you would think we were one person in 2 bodies the way were are together, he and Hayden reaffirm my belief in reincarnation) and my Mom is there, and she isn't getting any younger.

Anchor, its time for me to make my doggie dinner. More on the trip to NY when I get back muffins!!

Remember, one day at a time, one healthy choice at a time!