POS - Woot, Woot!

I'm down to 130lbs. 
Delta: -10 lbs
Slow and steady wins the race!

{our.time.to.change}

Signed up for my first race.  WOAH!
Who wants to run a 5K in Manassas September 10?

That's a shame

Today totally kicked my butt!

{life.with.the.crazies}

While this image from Tina Fey is connected to a prayer about children - to me it depicts the completely overwhelming day I had.  The worst part about today's flavor of overwhelming was that it was unexpected.

Everyone has those days when you wake up and know that you will be going non-stop until your head hits the pillow (or the wine is uncorked).  However, today I woke up assuming it was any other day.  At several points throughout today I had to pause and think.  Did I brush my teeth this morning?  What about deodorant?  Have I eaten lunch; heck, have I eaten breakfast?  Did I have coffee yet?  Would it be wrong if I had another cup of coffee?  How many cups of coffee have I had?  Where's my to-do list, my calendar, my cell phone, my glasses, my keys?  Are my glasses on my head?  Why are my keys in the fridge?

I think at multiple points today I answered open-ended questions with "yes."  They should bring back nap time.  Nap time is more refreshing than coffee but less socially acceptable.

That's a shame.

Is it so wrong?

Remember when you were a kid, Father's Day would roll around your mom would take you to the hardware store to pick out a new fancy tool for Dad.  The archaic view looked something like this:

Mom's Tools {esty}

Dad's Tools {harts.fabric}

Well is it so wrong that I want all the tools from column A & column B?  It' been no secret that I fancy myself fairly handy.  With the several trips to Lowe's over this weekend, I find myself lusting after power tools and provide an added flexibility for my DIY adventures.

Here are some tools I'm lusting after at the moment:

Table Saw

Dremel

Nail & Staple Gun

What are DIY must-have tools do you recommend?

Moving & Shaking

As I'm sure you've gathered - & I so adeptly avoided blogging about - my beau has moved to SW Florida.  I'm beginning to adjust to the new "visitation" schedule but the moving process has been quite the headache, even for me.

{pinterest}

His promotion and departure from Northern Virginia all took place VERY quickly.  Packing, organizing, storing, and trashing did not get the same attention they normally would during a move.  I am anal retentive to say the least.  I like the idea of labeling boxes, packing all "like" items together, clearing and cleaning out in the process.  When I moved into my townhouse each box had a label that included the floor, the room, and the contents of each box.  I was completely moved in and unpack in a matter of hours.

Due to Beau's frequent travel back and forth from Florida, our packing schedule has been limited to Fridays at 10 pm to Sundays at 5 pm.  Within those 43 hours we not only have to pack but also prepare the house for selling, see friends and family, attend prior commitments, spend time with one another, and oh yeah - sleep.

This past weekend we were particularly productive.  We changed all the knobs in the kitchen and baths, packed the majority of the dishes, met with a Realtor, scheduled for the carpet to be replaced, bought new ceiling fans and light fixtures, & surprised our friends with a visit.  Next weekend we have more of the same planned.

What tips do you have for moving & packing, especially on short notice?
I'm hoping to put together the best tips and tricks for moving - available early August.

My Dream Life

I am (almost) living my dream life this morning.

{becky.higgins}

7:00 am - Wake Up, Start Coffee
7:03 am - Brush Teeth, Wash Face, Put on Bathing Suit
7:10 am - Grab cup of coffee, computer cell phone - go outside
7:12 am - Set up lounge chair with towel, computer, cell, coffee
7:15 am - Turn on Computer, Check and respond to emails
8:00 am - Apply Sunscreen
8:15 am - Give up on solving sun glare problem, grab hat
8:03 am - Read Blog Posts, Check Facebook & Twitter
8:59 am - Send email update to Mom & Sister
9:00 am - Begin writing blog post about my dream life
9:10 am - Publish post & finish reading book on Kindle

Happy Tuesday folks!

I would drive 500 miles.

When I wake up yeah I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the girl who wakes up next to you
When I go out yeah I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the girl who goes along with you

If I get drunk yes I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the girl who gets drunk next to you
And if I haver yeah I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the girl who's havering to you

But I would drive 500 miles
And I would drive 500 more
Just to be the girl who drove 1000 miles
To fall down at your door...

When I come home yeah I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the girl who comes back home to you
And if I grow old well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the girl who's growing old with you

When I'm lonely yes I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the girl whose lonely without you
When I'm dreaming yes I know I'm gonna dream
Dream about the time when I'm with you.

But I would drive 500 miles
And I would drive 500 more
Just to be the girl who drove 1000 miles
To fall down at your door  

I used to love this song - & now with a couple of changes it applies so much more. 

Over the last few days Beau and I have driven the 1,057 miles from Fairfax, VA to Fort Myers, FL.
Today, he started his new job in South Florida.

Well having my boyfriend move over 1,000 miles away is tough logistically and emotionally.
Let's start with logistics:
1,057 miles - approximately 16 hours in a car.  When Beau and I normally take a road trip it's limited to the 4-6 hour range.  We strategically plan our departure around the Orioles game.  He listens to the game and I sleep.  We are the perfect road trip companions.  The prospect of 16 hours in the car without a timely Orioles game was a little daunting.

We actually had a blast, intriguing conversation, competitive road games, laughing, singing, and outright fun.  I didn't fall asleep once, and the long hours in the car seemed to pass quickly.

Now emotionally:
This bit's a little tougher.  I could not be more proud of Beau; he has accomplished so much in his professional life and this promotion is a true testament, I'm not the only one who has noticed.  It's been a hard transition for me though. 

I guess when you're truly in love with someone you want the best for them even if may not be the easiest for you.
There is a very selfish piece of me that wants to beg him not to go.  To stay in Northern Virginia with our houses, our dogs, and our friends and family close by.  This would be asking him to forego a promotion, additional financial gain and continue to deal with DC metropolitan traffic, snowy winters, and the stress-inducing political chasm, and constant firestorm.

Actually, maybe I should relocate.  Year round beach weather, golf, and tanning doesn't sound too bad.


Have you ever had to deal with a long distance relationship?  What advice do you have for us?

Operation POS

I know it's been a while since I've given you an update.

Well operation Pursuit of Skinny is not progressing or regressing so for now, I suppose I'll take that.

Two of our very best friends got married July 4th weekend in the very best place on earth - Blacksburg, VA.  We had the very best time, which entailed very good food, GREAT friends, and LOTS of alcohol.
 - Reason #1 POS is not progressing

Today, my boyfriend started his new job in Fort Myers, FL.
I have been an emotional mess leading up to this event. 
 - Reason #2 POS is not progressing.

Seriously, I'm going to get it together soon, both physically & emotionally - I swear.