I'm really looking forward to my trip. It's so nice to finally have a vacation. With the exception of my quick 1/2 day last Friday to go to Florida, this is the first vacation I've had since Christmas. I'm so excited to see my mom! I think this is the longest we've been away from each other, so it will just be nice to sit with her, catch up and cuddle!!
I'm also thrilled to see my family. I haven't seen most of them since Thanksgiving, with the exception of the lovely dinner I had a few months ago with my aunt Sara. I'm really excited to see my aunt Lisa who I haven't seen since Christmas a year ago. My family is absolutely incredible and I love spending time with them, so getting the opportunity to catch up with them live will be great. Many of them follow my blog and are so supportive! They are the best!!
So today I'm headed to Temecula California which is in Southern California between San Diego and LA. My best friend Jenny from the 4th grade and her amazing husband Matt live there. They've actually taken up residence on Matt's brother's vineyard. Yep, they live on a vineyard...can you say ridiculous!! Needless to say, I'm thinking there is a good deal of white wine ahead for me! I'm with Jenny and Matt today through Monday morning and then fly to mom Monday morning. In Arizona until Saturday and then home for a day before heading back to work (let's not think about that just yet).
Also, I'm not sure if I mentioned this yet, but I'm having dinner with Jen when I'm in Arizona! Very excited to meet another bandster friend in person! Will share pictures as soon as I've got them.
Thank you all so much for your comments on my photos! I took your advice and posted 3,4,5 on facebook and on match. Hoping to have some more photos to post after this trip.
I was mentioning to Amy the other day that I'm feeling incredible lately. Really happy with what I've done and just feeling confident. However, I'm having a weird reaction to photos. I honestly don't see the girl that I feel like in the pictures that I see. The pictures that I have from when I weighed 186 (six year ago) - 3 pounds more than I do now seem so much prettier than my most recent pictures. Now, it could be because I'm six years older, but it's this weird thing. Does anyone else have this feeling? I know I'm not describing it well, but I guess in photos I still see a little bit of the fat girl (the whole camera adds 10 pounds thing) and it's not the girl I see in the mirror. I know it's an absolutely vain thing to focus on, and it's important that you know it's not something I think about on a regular basis. Maybe I'm focusing on it now because in the world of Intranet dating, it's the first impression that a potential mate sees? Anyway, hoping I can find the picture that finally captures the skinnier girl I feel like.
p.s. Why is it just when I'm getting up to go to the bathroom that the turbulence starts and the seatbelt sign goes on?? Sigh...
I'm so jealous of your week ahead...it sounds scrumptious. Me, I head back to work on Monday after a week of recovering from my surgery.
ReplyDeleteYour pics looked awesome and I think you might be the only one who doesn't see that gorgeous, slim young lady that we all see.
You're smart giving internet dating a try...I was single for 43 years and met my hubby via one of those sites. He was 36 (4 years ago) and also had never been married. We met, dated, fell in love and were married in May of 2008...and I'm not half the knockout you are.
This is going to be your year.
What a wonderful vaca you have planned, keep us in the loop! I love you, enjoy the much-deserved time off.
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally see what you mean with pictures - dressed up and looking in the mirror I feel great, but then in some pictures I still feel that I look big and shlumpy.
I love love love Temecula! We have family there as well. Have a blast and enjoy the SUN baby!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful vacation and a great time with your Mama and family. Nothing like it!
ReplyDeleteI met my husband on Yahoo Personals...he lived in the next town! He was divorced with no children and I was divorced with 2 teenaged girls. he fell in love with all three of us and it was mutual! You'll find your other half be it on the internet or when you least expect it.
Have a great week!
Have a great time - you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time, you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, you and Jen having dinner - that's gonna be a good time! Sounds like an amazing week ahead. Enjoy every minute. I hope you didn't have too much trouble with restriction on the flight. Just take it easy - I'd hate to have you get all swollen and have to miss out on all that wine!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time!!
ReplyDeleteI hope your vacation is wonderful! I understand about not "seeing it" in photos. I look at pictures of me and say "that is what I look like? That's not great" I think the internet dating thing plays alot into that. But I think your pictures look great, you are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteOh Jen...I so get that. I feel the same with every picture I see...am I still like that ...but I feel so much more slimmer.etc...you look tiny and gorgeous. Belieeve me. I hope you have a really great holiday with your family, friends (vineyard) and Jen...enjoy knowing how great you look
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