Day 139: No Sale, Premade Meals & Some News

So after Monday’s rude awakening, eggsailla and book arrival, the day went on pretty much as I’d intended! I did the other load of laundry, I walked 5.5 miles, finished Queen of Babble (loved it!! GREAT treadmill read, super cute, I loved the characters and it wasn’t too predictable – I could easily see it made into a movie that I’d love!), I got the dentist appointment and spot at the Pottery Barn decorating class, etc. I had friends planning to come in town this weekend that had to cancel, so I can work out Sunday after all, so I moved my back/bis/abs over so I only walked yesterday. While I was in a better mood, Austin was not. The people backed out on the car. So annoying. Not that they backed out – stuff happens – but that they wasted his time. This was their second time meeting, we’d already gone 20% off the price with them, she called all week to give us status updates on how ‘getting the money together was going’ and then her husband decides during last night’s meeting while they had cash on hand and Austin had all the paperwork ready that something’s not right. Mind you, his wife is translating for him as he doesn’t speak English. Whatever. I just felt bad for Austin because I know he’s ready to get rid of it!

Aside from that disappointment, I was NOT disappointed in Gossip Girl! SPOILER!I loved the Lily/Chuck situation and thought they were a great team. Couldn’t believe the almost-rape situation – wow…Should be interesting when he moves in with them, right? And the whole where are they all going to go to school is good stuff, too. And that teacher? Could she look younger? Um, no. And is she going to hook up with Dan?! Could Blair’s family/Deroda have cracked me up more with the Yale paraphernalia and the dog?! LOL Another great episode – that show is on fire. So other than fab TV I cooked FOREVER while listening to Second Chance (fun listen). I made dinner (lime chicken) and then I pre-made:

• 4 servings of Potato, Egg & Sausage Burritos
• 4 servings of Egg/Bacon/Cheese Sandwiches
• 2 servings of Thai Curry Chicken
• 2 servings of Tin Foil Chicken
• 2 servings of mix for Pita Pizzas
  
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Austin had already made 4 servings of chili so we’re good to go for food until like Thursday night! I turned in early and started reading A Body to Die For – GREAT so far – then passed out! At the end of the day I had 1,548 calories, 216 carbs and 35 fat grams. Here’s what I ate.

Today was BUSY! I got up and weighed 116.5 (up a pound – knew I would be!). I stayed SO busy at work – had my yummy egg/bacon/cheese muffin, plowed right through work until noon, had a reduced fat cheez it snack, walked 3.5 miles, ate Austin’s FABULOUS chili, had a granola bar, worked nonstop and before I knew it, it was 5 p.m. – time to head out and walk another 2 miles and do abs, biceps and back. Great workout! I got home and Austin had cleaned and bathed baby Reuben! Yay! We popped in the Tin Foil Chicken, ate it up and watched some 30 Rock. Now I’m about to get in bed and read some more – I’m ready to relax! I’ll probably have a kashi cookie for lunch! A little bit of news:

• Our realtor sent us houses today - YAY! So excited.
• My last of the 12 books arrived – YAY!
• The sliding doors they put on this morning don’t look awful; but I did feel so bad having to leave Reuben in a vacant apartment today. :( Poor buddy.
• I ordered a Bridesmaid’s dress today and based on my measurements she insisted I needed a 2…. I was nervous… I consulted a friend and she suggested I get a 4 so I wouldn’t worry. I did. Now I’m nervous alterations are going to be expensive because the girl kept saying based on my measurements the 2 would need to be taken in. We’ll see… either way, glad it’s ordered and will hopefully be here soon! (I’m in two weddings in May – the other dress was decided on/ordered in AUGUST)
• Austin was down to 173.5 this morning! Wow! I’m so happy for him!!

K – I’m out – and off to read your blogs before bedtime. I hope you all had happy Tuesdsays. :)