Pack Your Bags!

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GASP!TWO UPDATES FROM ME IN LESS THAN A WEEK?HOLY COW!I felt as though I would make a quick blog post to share some news! But first...Check out breakfast for dinner over here!Bacon (and yes, it's regular bacon, whoops), scrambled eggs, fruit salad, and the Cinna-Yums from one of Joy Bauer's cookbooks. DELISH. Also, A LOT. Could probably do with about half of everything, but that is a lesson learned for next time.Monday marks the halfway point for the Dietbet. I WANT TO DO IT! I WANT THAT MONEY!!Also, tomorrow, I am attending an educational technology conference. I'm super excited! There are door prizes, grand prizes, and the coolest of all... FOOD TRUCKS. I won't go crazy with the food trucks, but I may just have a teeny-tiny breakfast to make up for it...Tomorrow is my first Sisters in Crime meeting! I am excited to attend after having just joined the national organization a few days ago. Can't wait to be a part of a chapter. There is supposed to be a retired police officer there to tell us about crime scenes. Woot!This morning, I had a hit of inspiration for a short story. It's actually romance, and it is set in the same universe as the novel I am currently drafting. I'm excited about the story, and hopefully I can get it written up before I lose the drive!Okay, now... on to the news I mentioned at the beginning of this post...Drum roll, please...*drum roll sounds*Today, I booked plane tickets to visit my cousin who is earning her Master's degree at a university in Germany.GERMANY. FOR SPRING BREAK!It'll be a whirlwind of a trip, but I am excited to go. Not only that, but I will have a nice little stopover in DUBLIN.YES, DUBLIN.I DID THIS ON PURPOSE TO GO TO A PLACE I'VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF GOING!Of course, less than 24 hours isn't enough to experience Ireland...Ah well, that means I'll just have to go back!I'm going to be absolutely whooped by the end of this trip, but you know... life's too short. I can catch up on sleep over the summer! Just in time for the Romance Writers of America conference which I will be attending with my BFF in NYC!Kathryn and Jenn take Manhattan!Sounds like a good movie, doesn't it?Ciao, friends!

Advil Is My Friend

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Today was a great day! Got to spend it with my bestest friend, and have tons of fun!We first met for pedicures, which is always a good time. Especially when you get extra massage, and then SURPRISE shoulder and neck massage. The guy literally put his knee into my back and pulled my shoulders and arms to stretch my chest. It was the best feeling, let's be real.Took advantage of the Skinnylicious menu at The Cheesecake Factory. I've never had anything other than cheesecake there, so it was nice to have a meal. It was sooo good, and so worth it. Minimal calories for eating out, and even splurged and split a tiramisu cheesecake with the BFF. I was feeling guilty about it, but then... well, I'll tell you in a second...Escaped the coolest escape room I think we've ever done! The BFF and I have made it a hobby to do these. They are so much fun, and they certainly work the critical thinking skills. This one was pirate themed, and even had a few Goonies references. We escaped with 9 minutes left! Another victory in our books!Okay, so, why I eventually stopped feeling guilty about lunch... was dragged to Zumba. FRIGGIN' ZUMBA. WE DID AN HOUR OF IT. IT WAS TORTURE. BUT IT WAS KINDA FUN? 30 minutes would have been sufficient. The body is going to hurt tomorrow. Can't wait. Already took some pain meds. Hopefully, will sleep like a ROCK tonight. Whew. It was a lot of sweating, let me tell you. I don't think a shower has ever felt so good.Anyway, cutting the story short... to sum up: I didn't completely over do it with food today, and even made up for it with some crazy exercise. Will be taking tomorrow off as my rest day, instead of Sunday. Besides, I really don't think I'll be able to move...Also, it's weigh-in day tomorrow! Will be interested to see what it says!Did not get much written on Camp NaNo. Might have to call this one a loss. I think I'll try and get a few words in after I publish this post.Back to the grind tomorrow!Ciao, friends!