I’m working on it…I’m working on it! I’ve finally jumped the stupid threshold of 15 pounds and have no low 16 ponds…almost 17. Yeah! I was at the same weight loss forever, it seemed. I didn’t say anything to my hubby but I almost went out and looked at ellipticals at the new department store we have here. Almost. What stopped me? I don’t need another piece of exercise equipment to collect dust. If things go right…we’ll get it, but I’m not there yet.

For many, the employment situation is very difficult. For others, there’s no change in their quality of life. One of my son’s friends decided to look into finance jobs since he loved numbers. Well, he landed a job with a banking institution that’s proclaiming great profits. Talk about job security…it looks like had looked in the right place at the right time. Good going!

It’s crazy looking for laptops, cameras and programs for both of them online. I’m always looking for the best buy and dont’ always know where to look…or what I’m looking for. I want the best buy but also want the best product so how do you get both without a lot of research. Remember the ‘old days’ when the only way to comparrison shop was to go to every single store? Wow…we have come a long way. Now, we just go to a few websites and voila…we have our best buy at the best price.

One of my friends here is from Argentina. My hubbby and I have talked a lot about going there one day and Tanya makes it sound so interesting that we’ve moved it up on our places to visit. Once we get back to the mainland it will be easier to fulfill our Argentina travel plans…and visit even more places in South America. No matter how many places we travel, visit or live…we always find new places to travel, visit and live.

My hubby has some new clients in town looking at his beach vacation rentals. It should go well for him I just hope the clients have a good time. They’re staying at a great resort while they’re here and my hubby’s tried to make sure that they enjoy all that this area has to offer. So many visitors come and only stay on the resorts when half the fun…and most of the enjoyment of any vacation is enjoying all that the area has to offer from the waterfalls, the kiteboarding, the mountain trips and trips to the rice fields. It’s all a great time and great education…but only if you leave the resorts ;-)

It’s been a long road for me and this diet. My sister swears, and I agree, that a lot fo my problem is that can’t kick the popcorn habit. Grrr. I try and try and I just can’t find another comfort food that will take the place of popcorn. what is it that keeps those of us that are popcorn addicts sooooo addicted to this stuff. It’s not like it has caffine, drugs, tobacco products…anything. It’s just stupid corn kernals…so what is it that makes it addicting? If you know…please tell me. One thing for sure, I’m glad I’ve never had to give up alcohol. drugs or cigarrettes…I’d never be able to quit. Do I need diet pills? Nope, I need a popcorn addiction pill ;-)

Today we went to the new department store to try to find Abby a new bed. The one she’s been ’savoring’ is one she’s had since she was 8 weeks old and is a little worn…ok, a lot worn. It no longer looks like a bed but a toddlers well-used blanky. Still, Abby lays on it, plays with it and snuggles with it. It was great to look at the dog supplies in the new store. Not that they were a lot to choose from but we got her a new baby doll…the fluffy kind with no face; a candy cane boney and…a brand new bed! As soon as we got home, after she scolded us for leaving her alone ;-), she jumped in her new bed with her new baby. She’s barely left either all night. So cute!!!