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These past couple of weeks have been very hectic for me to say the least. Our kitchen renovation project has been all-consuming. It's pretty much all we eat, sleep, and breathe. Plus, now that we've been bitten with the renovation bug, we are already planning our next project.... and the one after that.... and the one after that. We're hooked.

We've been so busy that I almost forgot that Lindsey's bridal shower is next weekend! I'm glad that I already had the majority of decorations that I plan to use but have been scrambling to get the rest of the stuff ordered in time to make the shower. I had a mini nervous breakdown the other night when I figured out how close it actually was. I've been furiously making list after list of things I need "to do" and "to buy" and "to bring". I hope it turns out as gorgeous in person as it is in my head. I will, of course, post pictures afterward so you all can see for yourselves.

Realizing that the shower is rapidly approaching reminded me that her wedding is right around the corner too. I think I blocked out how stressful planning my wedding was and how much went into it. Now that Lindsey is going through it, all those stressful memories are back. There is so much to do and so little time and so much stress and hurt feelings and decisions to make and opinions to hear.... I always tell everyone that is planning to get married not to do the big wedding. Yes, it will be beautiful but you can save yourself a lot of stress, aggravation, and money if you just run off somewhere and get married. I loved my wedding but would've been just as happy getting married on the beach in Mexico. Say I do, then have a margarita on the beach! Good times! Try convincing a newly engaged person to do that though and you'll probably get an I-don't-think-so-bitch look in return. I've seen it many times. But I've also heard, "you were right we should've eloped" just as many times.... unfortunately it's always been too late.

I guess I need to give you all an update on my hair dilemma. I've found a temporary solution to my drama. I bought some John Frieda Brunette Glaze. You use it in the shower after shampooing and conditioning. It deposits a small amount of color to "brighten" brunette hair. Since I had platinum blond highlights, it toned those down to a more natural-looking caramel blond. Definitely more livable. I don't think I will be going back to gay grandpa again. I'm going to try a friend's hair girl next time. Surely I can find someone to do my hair to my liking for less than $200! I'll keep you posted.

I also wanted to update you on my gym status. I am still going. I've been going three days a week and seeing my trainer every time. She's really great and has been making me do things that make my muscles very sore. I feel a major stress relief when I go to the gym and feel very accomplished and healthy after I leave. I haven't really lost any weight yet. I tend to hover in a 5 pound range usually and I'm currently on the lower end of that 5 pound range now. I'm having a major problem with my eating. I'm sure it's always been a problem but I'm really realizing it now that I've started exercising. I tend to do very well during the week while I'm at work. I usually eat a healthy breakfast and pack good snacks. I eat my fruits and vegetables and whole grains. My biggest problems are snacking after work, dinner time and the weekends. I just can't seem to make the right choices. For instance, this week I had Mexican food (out) one night, 7 Mozzarella sticks (in) another night, chicken stir fry with two FRIED egg rolls and a piece of cheesecake with strawberries and chocolate sauce (in) last night. That's just the stuff I can remember. That's terrible! I might as well not even eat the almonds and fruits and whole grains during the day if I'm gonna go home and eat like a pig. I just don't know how to make better choices at home and out at restaurants. I'm taking suggestions if you've got them!

Anyway, it's Friday afternoon, I'm about to go home so that's it for now.