Christmas with the Alford clan was great--as always. East Texas is so relaxing. My favorite thing (besides spending time with my favorite family in the world) was sitting by the fire. It makes everything feel ok. :) The new Super Mario Bros and Mario Kart were fun...and Mimi taught me to crochet! I did it all the way back from Henderson. I picked up sewing last Christmas. I'm just a regular domestic. When I want to be. Santa brought me the movie "Julie and Julia." I just love it. Mom said that I remind her of Julie... Not sure what to make of that because Julie was a bit of a loon!
Packing for Michigan. Tony and I managed to pack in one (yes, ONE) suitcase for the trip. We're pretty pumped because he got to bump us to FIRST CLASS for our flight tomorrow. I feel like such a peon---I've never flown first class before! Tony loses his "elite" status at the end of the year, which stinks because our flight back is on Jan. 1st. That means that not only do we not get bumped to first class, but we also have to pay for our checked baggage---which is the reason for the single sad suitcase. Keep focused on the positive, right? First class!! I've just gotta have Champagne on the trip. What's a first class ride without it?!!
Very glad Josh is house/dog sitting for us!! Thanks bro!
I always get a little nervous going to Michigan to see Tony's family. Not because they are scary or mean but simply because we aren't able to see each other enough to get really comfortable. We're staying with his sister this time, which is new. I'm pretty excited about playing with his nieces Allison and Harley. Allison is 8 (?) and Harley isn't even a year yet. Hopefully I'll get my baby fix for a little while. :)
I just realized exactly HOW late it is---1:30am . I am uploading songs on my iPod and then heading to bed. I managed to load about 50 songs, then (simply because of my own ignorance) I deleted them on accident and now had to re-do the whole thing. Oh well. Such is life.
Other news? Started going to the gym again! YAY! Ok, well "yay" for now. The 24 Hour Fitness over here isn't really the best. I think I might try the new one over close to the school once we're back in the swing of things. I've got my little routine and it's going well so far---at least for the two times I've been to the gym. Traveling makes it difficult, but at least there is an attempt going on. Tony and I started a weight loss challenge with my little brother while we were at home for Christmas. We've got monthly and a yearly prize!! We're all a little excited, but I'm sure that will wear off (unfortunately) pretty quickly. I'm sure Tony will win---he always does. I'd love to kick his butt though!
Currently: DETERMINED.
EDIT: Thought I might work harder if I make my goal known and try to keep up with it in a visible forum
GOAL: down 8 by the end of January. Easy--2 a week? I'm a waste of organic molecules if I can't handle that (ha--bio nerd slam--I just can't help myself)!! I'll keep updating---keep me on my toes!
