News for today's 2018

Sleepy Thursday.... and Vacay!

10:17 AM Tukiyooo 0

I'm feeling very lethargic and stressed today.  Tomorrow morning, Joel and I leave for Savannah, GA for the next 7 days.  I have not been getting good sleep all week, struggling to fall asleep right away, as I normally do, and instead laying there tossing and turning for an hour or more.  It has caught up to me today, finally.  My bags are not packed, but a list is made.  I just need to DO it.  I decided to leave work at noon today, work from home the rest of the day, so I can get some stuff done while being at home.  This will help relieve the stress factor for sure. Back to weight loss crap :) Last night was to be my second WWM, but the leader was not able to make it due to the severe storms we had roll through the metro area, and subsequent traffic backups.  Welcome to DC folks, the city that cannot handle any kind of weather what so ever (including sunshine - sometimes that can prove to be blinding when trying to drive on the highways in the morning/afternoon)!  Instead, I just weighed in and left.  I did have a great loss since last week, but as I said yesterday, I'm only going by my Friday weigh in's officially.        Shall we go back to more important things? I've never been to Savannah, but have always wanted to go.  Why?  Well, before there was the "butter lady", I just liked how the town rolled off my tongue - "Savannahhhh" - sounds so pretty and relaxing and lovely.  <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.frontdoor.com/FDOOR/0-City-Pages/Savannah/Skyline_Savannah_Area_CVB_54893.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://images.frontdoor.com/FDOOR/0-City-Pages/Savannah/Skyline_Savannah_Area_CVB_54893.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Then I fell in love with Paula Deen, the butter lady.  Her restaurant and store are high on my priority list of places to visit when we arrive. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2010/news/100628/paula-deen-240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2010/news/100628/paula-deen-240.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She's so beautiful - I hope I look that good when I'm her age!</td></tr></tbody></table>I just picture Savannah as being the perfect town - lots of flowers, pretty tree-lined streets, right on the water, NICE people, just the right amount of people - not so overly populated like DC, pretty plantation-style homes with perfect lawns, cutsie shops.. etc.  Everything I want in the town of my dreams! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.madcoparanormal.com/Savannah_GA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://www.madcoparanormal.com/Savannah_GA.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.visitsoutherncomfort.com/images/dHOUMAS%20house%20Plantation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="http://www.visitsoutherncomfort.com/images/dHOUMAS%20house%20Plantation.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> Have you been there before?

I'm feeling very lethargic and stressed today. Tomorrow morning, Joel and I leave for Savannah, GA for the next 7 days. I have not bee...

Disaster Averted!

7:51 AM Tukiyooo 0

I've been meaning to do a review of this cool little device I purchased a little over a month ago called the <a href="http://mytrak.com/">MyTrak</a>. Well, perhaps because of this neglectful attempt of a review, the <a href="http://mytrak.com/">MyTrak</a> decided to take a hike from my hip! As I was standing in the Metro station yesterday waiting for the train, I touched my hand to my hip - a customary practice of mine since wearing the <a href="http://mytrak.com/">MyTrak </a>- I'm constantly checking it to see if I've achieved "green" for the day (more on this in another post). My heart dropped when I realized it was gone.... Shoot! This little baby cost me over $150 (by the time you buy it and the membership - it's a pricey investment). Honestly, I figured I was screwed and I immediately accepted that the <a href="http://mytrak.com/">MyTrak</a> was gone - what is the sense in worrying about it? Yes, it cost me a pretty chunk of change, but this strange calm came over me. Normally my blood would immediately start boiling over and the "Pritt" would come out (a play on my last name - i.e. the term we use when my father gets upset!) Still, it could be ANYWHERE - panicking and letting this ruin my day was not going to help. Also, I didn't feel like leaving the station to go retrace my steps - I just accepted that it was gone. I'd figure out how I was going to move on from it later. As I boarded the train, I began thinking about when I last remembered having it. I knew I had it around 2 PM yesterday, but I had been all over the office between 2 PM and 4 PM by the time I left for home. I figured I'd just let it go and look for it in the office Wednesday morning when I got in. Then, I quickly remembered that the cleaning crew comes in at night, and I didn't want it getting taken or thrown out by one of them. I immediately called and texted 3 of my coworkers to check the area around my desk and our conference room. Low and behold my friend Sarah found it! THANK YOU JESUS! I will never neglect you again my little, pink computer on my hip! <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.seo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Thankful-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="203" src="http://www.seo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Thankful-.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.seo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Thankful-.jpg">Courtesy</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Disaster averted, and the little lady is back with me today, snug against my hip once again. Phew! I need to get insurance on this thing - is that even possible? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfNXrUov7vdO-rc1oRoqDUo0oZj6oCowlFMHTnueuwB6goCwx3SSCQ8zdceJvQ4YTst2py-xdnrSGutsPmfVpfPx-HMzdX8Bj8jpZkSJHsmCr-7jHiQXsky_-wk-6iZa8Ta3ZFK6oPb4/s1600/mytrak.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfNXrUov7vdO-rc1oRoqDUo0oZj6oCowlFMHTnueuwB6goCwx3SSCQ8zdceJvQ4YTst2py-xdnrSGutsPmfVpfPx-HMzdX8Bj8jpZkSJHsmCr-7jHiQXsky_-wk-6iZa8Ta3ZFK6oPb4/s320/mytrak.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Today is my second weigh in <a href="http://the-big-weight.blogspot.com/2011/07/living-life-making-friends.html">since going back to Weight Watchers meeting</a>s. I don't like weigh in's with clothes on... and at the END of the day, instead of the beginning! But I can't exactly strip down to my birthday suit for the meetings ;)... clothes it is! While I'm still considering Friday's to be my official weigh in day (with Joel and on our home scale), I like the idea of having the WWM in the middle of the week to help keep me accountable. It's like a little pick-me-up to keep me on track until Friday. I am definitely looking forward to another fulfilling meeting tonight. As a side note, I'm still continuing my cooking challenge at a rapid pace - I've been cooking and baking through 2 of my cookbooks like a crazy woman. And while this blog is for me to work through my weight loss issues, the recipes I post are for the audience in case you want to try them out on your own. Are you even interested in seeing the recipes I make, or should I just post pics and not the recipes? Do you even care about the food at all? Let me know your thoughts - I enjoy constructive criticism!

I've been meaning to do a review of this cool little device I purchased a little over a month ago called the MyTrak . Well, perhaps bec...

HilJoe Competition - Week 1A + Prayer Request

6:29 PM Tukiyooo 0

As I was getting ready to post our weigh in this week, I received a text message from my mom informing me that my cousin's father passed away unexpectedly.  This is a cousin who was married in to our family, so I'm not related to her father.  Still, it is heartbreaking none the less.  Death has been such a lasting theme in my life over the last year that I am to the point where I fear answering my phone when my mom calls at odd times.  Just in 2010, I lost my uncle tragically, and my grandparents died within 1 month of each other in November and December.  *Sigh* I ask that you please pray for the Misurda family over the next several days - they will certainly need all they can get. That news took the wind out of my sails, so I'll just share the weigh in below.  We both lost this week, and I won. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beautyandwell-being.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/weight-scale-400x400.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://www.beautyandwell-being.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/weight-scale-400x400.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Joel (6'): 239.6 Hilary (5'8"): 257.6</div> I lost 3.6 pounds from last week, Joel lost 0.7. Enjoy your weekend!

HJ Competition Miscellaneous Success HilJoe Competition - Week 1A + Prayer Request

As I was getting ready to post our weigh in this week, I received a text message from my mom informing me that my cousin's father passed...

A Getting to Know Me Survey - Ha!

5:21 AM Tukiyooo 0

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> <div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm not gonna lie - I love these surveys!  I thought it'd be a fun way for those of you who read my posts to get to know me a little better :).  Thanks to <a href="http://gettingnshape.blogspot.com/2011/07/11-layers-of-me-post.html">From Before to After: A Journey Through Weight Watchers</a> and <a href="http://spoonfulofme.blogspot.com/2011/07/11-layers-of-me-quiz.html">Spoonful of Me</a> for posting this!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's called the 11 Layers of Me:</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">LAYER ONE: On the Outside--</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Full Name: Hilary Janelle</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Birthday: April 4</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">School: 2006 graduate of Penn State University, enrolled for a second degree at College of Southern Maryland</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Major: Management Information Systems (Penn State), Nursing (CSM) Current Location: the Old Dominion (Virginia) Eye Color: Blue Hair Color: Brown/Blonde Righty or Lefty: Right Zodiac Sign: Aries LAYER TWO: On the Inside Your Heritage: German Your Fears: Flying, Snakes, Heights Weakness: Reese Peanut Butter Cups Goal(s): To become a registered nurse in the near future, to hit my weight goal and maintain it for the rest of my life! Relieve Stress: Reading, Boozin, Shopping LAYER THREE: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow-- Your thoughts first waking up: Nooooooooo! Your bedtime: 10 PM Your most missed memory: having close-knit friends - I miss the college days of having all my friends close by... LAYER FOUR: You’re picking-- Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi, but I do love me a diet Coke/cherry Coke split from Chick Fil A McDonald's or Burger King: Mc donalds Single or Group dates: Single Lipton Tea or Nestea: Lipton Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate Cappuccino or Coffee: Neither! Chai! LAYER FIVE: Do You-- Do Drugs: No Think you've been in love: Yes - am currently! Want to get married: Yes Believe in yourself: I try to LAYER SIX: In the Past Month-- Drank alcohol: Yes Gone to the mall: Yes. Eaten Sushi: Yes Gone skating: no Colored your hair: No Done something exciting: Yes LAYER SEVEN: Have You Ever?-- Changed who you were to fit in: No Hid something from someone: Yes LAYER EIGHT: Getting Old-- Age you're hoping to get married: I cannot foresee a marriage happening at age 27, but I would like to be married by the time I am 29. Age you're hoping to have children: ehhhhhh... I like being the cool aunt! Want to travel to: Yes. LAYER NINE: Perfect Mate-- Best Eye Color: Blue Best Hair Color: Blonde/Brown (Joel, honey, whatever hair color you have) Short or Long Hair: Shaved ;) LAYER TEN: What were you doing-- 5 MINUTES AGO: Working 1 HOUR AGO: Waiting in line at Starbucks 1 DAY AGO: Working 1 YEAR AGO: And most likely working LAYER ELEVEN: Finish the Sentence-- I Love: God, Joel, my family, reading, traveling, shopping I Feel: sore in my shoulders I Hate: where I live (the area, not the actual condo) I Hide: how insecure I am about my weight I Miss: college and having a a few great friends I Need: to figure out a way to keep taking classes for the fall semester even though my current school is not offering the classes I need online.</div>