I have curves that go in, now, instead of just bulging out, and that fat that hangs down over your elbows is starting to retreat.

It is amazing how lifting can re-shape your body. I lost significant circumference around my hips and waist without actually losing any pounds.

I don't particularly care about what size I end up, but I want to be strong. And not have jiggly, fat-middle-aged-lady arms.

Congrats Connie, it's so exciting to get down a work out regimin that works.

That's awesome Connie

Steph - I havent' gone on a long trip in a while. But the last time I went to the beach for the weekend (meaning 2 nights) I packed 5 different outfits. The weather was kinda chilly so I had to have long sleeve, and short sleeve, and shorts and jeans, and comfy loungy things, and pajams. And three pairs of shoes.

Last week when I went over night (and really only needed 1 change of clothes) I managed to get it down to 2 shirts, 1 cardigan (in case it was cold), shorts, loungy pants, and pajamas.

I ♥ the State of Vermont.

I so wanted to click a "like" button here. I think I've been spending too much time on Facebook.

Instant Boss

I need this. Only, I can't put it on my work computer because it's all locked down, and I can't put it on my home computer because it's a mac. See how the universe conspires against me!?!

packing

I'm in denial about this. I have too much stuff. Even if I choose to buy the house where I live, my brother says I should pack everything and move out to be in a better bargaining position. I recognize the wisdom of this, and yet, I don't wanna pack everything and move out! Of course, should I go with the more conservative choice of not buying the monstrously expensive house that I can't afford unless most of it is rented out, and that I would be totally screwed with if I couldn't keep it rented, and instead buy an only slightly too expensive condo, then I would have to move anyway.

See. Denial, interspersed by brief periods of packing and throwing away stuff, is really the only way to go.

I don't do massive amounts of snow. I might feel differently if I was in love.

I'd be ROFLMFAO except I'm too burned out from shovelling.

The State Legislature of Vermont is vastly more nifty than the State Legislature of Wisconsin.

I like lifting weights. I don't like doing it where other humans can see me. Thus I haven't been to the gym in over a year, since my trainer left, and it shows.

I just bought a huge bunch of trainer sessions (37! Well, 32 and they throw in 5 free), because it's the only thing that gets me to the gym. And I weigh 35 pounds more than I did when I moved to Seattle (granted, I was in the best shape evah when I did...because I'd been working out with a trainer!). Fingers crossed that by the end of the summer I shall be bikini-svelte.

Billytea - how cool. I have never heard of the yapok before.

Isn't it though? It was in an animal encyclopaedia I had when I was about six. (I think they were a bit short of animals starting with Y.) They've held a fascination for me ever since.

Go Connie! I need to get my ass to a gym.

I have been to Madison and partaken of the fried cheese curds, and endorse both heartily.

I concur. I recommend accompanying said cheese curds with a New Glarus Spotted Cow, but YNGMV ('cause they have a lot of good beers)