Last Day of Full Liquids

            Sorry this entry is later than usual. . . I was tuckered out last night and fell asleep on the couch around midnight.  I had spent the entire day at school putting the final touches on my classroom and getting papers ready to send to central copying.  I got to school around 10:30 in the morning and didn’t leave the building until 9:16.  Hung posters, completed three bulletin boards, my back-to-school sign across the chalk board light, put seven boxes of copies away, a few other finishing touches, and sorted and sent four more units of copies.  It took me a bit longer than anticipated, but I feel so much better knowing that my room and materials are ready to go for Katie.  A few things to do this afternoon and email to her, and school will be first-day ready!  Whew!  It was great to chat with friends while there, too, and it made me a bit sad that I will not be seeing them tomorrow.  I wish everyone a fantabulous and successful school year! I will see you soon! :-)

            All of that work yesterday was worthwhile, though, when I got on the scale this morning. Down to 228.6!!!  Goodbye 230s -- I will NEVER see you again, and I am not sorry!  I didn’t get in any extra exercise, but I put forth a lot of physical effort yesterday, so I feel good about the day overall.  Today is the last day of my full liquid protein diet.  Tomorrow I go to clear liquids only.  I can still have a few cups of decaf a day, but everything else is clear.  And by clear, doctors mean see-through.  So, I better stock up on Jello because I am going to be eating it like crazy! LOL.  I am a little anxious about how I will feel during the week. At least with the protein diet I could have shakes. . . but now I can’t have them.  It’s only a week, though, so I am sure that I will work it out and get through it.  There is no way that I am going to mess this up!

            Today, I hope to continue working on final preparations for school, designing my two online courses, and tackling PhD work.  I might get a walk or bike ride in tonight, too, but we shall see.  I will definitely do some form of exercise.  I am going to think about shopping, too!!  I can’t wait to go to stores and be able to look in every store, not just certain ones.  Sale racks are going to be wonderful -- some good deals await me!  I saw a commercial for Chico’s.  I used to love that store.  I hope that there is one close to me.  If my arthritis is not as painful once I lose weight, I may be able to buy some cute shoes again! So exciting!! My friends and hubby better get ready for some trips to the mall!  One shirt that I can’t wait to buy is a purple shirt from the musical Wicked.  It says, “I Love Oz.”  It is only made in female cut and sizes.  It is ozsome!  Purple and Oz, two of my favorites. What more could I ask? I WILL wear that shirt some day, most definitely. 

            For now, I am going to watch HGTV and vicariously buy new homes with people. Until later . . . 

The Oz shirt :-)