Monday, August 21, 2006
Ren Fest has begun!
I love the Renaissance Festival. But, man, it wears me out. I actually feel a million times better this year than I did last year. It helps to be 70 pounds lighter. Amazing how much better I feel. I loved seeing all of the people I've seen at other WLS things throughout the last few months. I ran into Tiffany, her brother AJ, Jen and Dorothe and her husband. They all look so great too. I wonder if they thought it was as great to be out there post-WLS than however many pounds before. I love being around such wonderful people.
Here's some of the other highlights of the weekend:
I love Sasha... I'm determined to find a way to keep her some day. Such a princess.
Getting a new bodice for the new costume this year. Great deal from Erica. We all love Felix Needleworthy pieces.
Bastard, you are hilarious, and I love you for it. Thanks for making me laugh all day and all night.
The Pyrates are cool. So so so cool. One word Cappy... Cinnamon!
Cinci looks so odd when he's not smiling. But he does look good in red.
Blair, thanks for bringng out the life in Ducky again. Nothing better than a Privy Drive By.
It was all great. I'm so glad that everyone I ran into kept the magic of that wonderful place alive. It is the Fest we make it, and we make it great!
Friday, August 18, 2006
Help save a life
My sister is doing the Race for the Cure in Reno, Nevada this year. For those of you who don't know, our mom is a cancer survivor. She's overcome breast, thyroid, and kidney cancer, all within the same year. She is the stuff stories are made from. So I ask you all to support my sister by donating if you can here.
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Kilts are hot
What a weird week it's been
So I've had a really strange week. I think I've had more comments in the past 5 days about my weight loss than ever. I think everyone is noticing how much healthier I'm looking. I'm down over 65 pounds now, almost 70. I'm wearing between size 16 and 18, depending on the cut. I'm probably a perfect size 17. I feel great. This is much better than the 24s I was wearing 3 to 4 months ago.
Renaissance Festival starts on Saturday. I'm looking forward to those long, hot, dusty days. I really do miss that place. It helps ground me from the reality that is my Monday - Friday job. Of course I'm having costume issues this year also. Things just don't fit right anymore. Even though I've lost some serious weight, and some serious inches, my boobs haven't changed. Damn them! I had to get a couple new bras because I've gone down in band size, but the cup size remains the same. They just aren't shrinking with the rest of me. Not that it's all bad, but now I'm at a point where dresses and bodices that fit my waist don't fit over the girls correctly. I really need to buy a new bodice. But that's some serious money, over $50, and I'd hate to wear it for a year and then have to fork over the dough again for next year. We'll just have to see what I can piece together. I'm a peasant after all, so nobody said I had to look good every year. It's just a shame that I probably won't be able to give the girls the wonderfully poofed look they deserve.
Other than that, Don is starting venture out to find new "employment". I loosely call it "employment" as it is more a means of making money outside of Menards, but isn't a standard career. He's got a couple of websites up to generate some money that might get him out of home improvement hell. So, if you have some extra time, or money, or both, go to http://www.duckyplanet.com and check things out. I'd love to see him make his first sale. Also, click away on the Google ads on his page, and check out his blog at http://webpages.charter.net/don_espe you might even find some pictures of us. :)
Good luck and love to Bobo. She had to have emergency surgery to take out her gallbladder on Tuesday. She's home now, but well drugged. I'm glad she's feeling better and I hope she has a speedy and uneventful recovery. (Just a reminder Bobo: it's RIBBON!)
Renaissance Festival starts on Saturday. I'm looking forward to those long, hot, dusty days. I really do miss that place. It helps ground me from the reality that is my Monday - Friday job. Of course I'm having costume issues this year also. Things just don't fit right anymore. Even though I've lost some serious weight, and some serious inches, my boobs haven't changed. Damn them! I had to get a couple new bras because I've gone down in band size, but the cup size remains the same. They just aren't shrinking with the rest of me. Not that it's all bad, but now I'm at a point where dresses and bodices that fit my waist don't fit over the girls correctly. I really need to buy a new bodice. But that's some serious money, over $50, and I'd hate to wear it for a year and then have to fork over the dough again for next year. We'll just have to see what I can piece together. I'm a peasant after all, so nobody said I had to look good every year. It's just a shame that I probably won't be able to give the girls the wonderfully poofed look they deserve.
Other than that, Don is starting venture out to find new "employment". I loosely call it "employment" as it is more a means of making money outside of Menards, but isn't a standard career. He's got a couple of websites up to generate some money that might get him out of home improvement hell. So, if you have some extra time, or money, or both, go to http://www.duckyplanet.com and check things out. I'd love to see him make his first sale. Also, click away on the Google ads on his page, and check out his blog at http://webpages.charter.net/don_espe you might even find some pictures of us. :)
Good luck and love to Bobo. She had to have emergency surgery to take out her gallbladder on Tuesday. She's home now, but well drugged. I'm glad she's feeling better and I hope she has a speedy and uneventful recovery. (Just a reminder Bobo: it's RIBBON!)
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Maybe I should give up coffee.
Just creepy. And another reason to buy a shotgun and keep it under my bed.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Have you heard of SpectacleFest?
I'm pledging $8 to get SpectacleFest going. I've always wanted to go to CES, E3, or any of those other techie trade shows. But since it doesn't look likely, I'm going all out for this one!
Find out for yourself at http://www.spectaclefest.com
Find out for yourself at http://www.spectaclefest.com
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
And it's August. Where'd my summer go?
I think I blinked and missed summer. Not that I'm ever busy. I mean, gee, why would I ever be busy? Now I have a lot to do in the next 2 1/2 weeks before Fest starts. Costume doesn't fit right. Oh bummer. I'll find something to wear.
It's been freakin' hot for the last couple weeks, but this morning, super early, it rained. It rained good and hard. Now it's much more comfortable outside. And my lawn desperately needs it. I'd hate to have it all die on me.
My hair is still growing like a weed. Must mean that I'm getting enough protein in. I keep waiting for it to start falling out. I guess it happens to everyone. It just hasn't started happening to me yet. Waiting... waiting... still waiting....
It's been freakin' hot for the last couple weeks, but this morning, super early, it rained. It rained good and hard. Now it's much more comfortable outside. And my lawn desperately needs it. I'd hate to have it all die on me.
My hair is still growing like a weed. Must mean that I'm getting enough protein in. I keep waiting for it to start falling out. I guess it happens to everyone. It just hasn't started happening to me yet. Waiting... waiting... still waiting....
