Saturday update

Since I have been wearing my frames for about 8 years now, I got new ones.


I decided to go for the rectangular frames since that is the new style. I think they are kinda kicky and hip.



It doesn't matter how much thinner my face is, I can't seem to get rid of that extra chin. It's all I see when I look at this picture. Isn't that funny that when I look at a picture that is otherwise nice, all I see is the fat chin. The rest of my face is getting thinner, what gives?? Maybe I need this.

So I have lost just under 10 pounds. 9.8- whatever. I am mildly happy with 10 pounds, but it's been 8 weeks, and I'd like to lose more than a pound a week. At this rate, by the time I get to NY I will have only lost another 12 pounds. And yea, 22 pounds in that many weeks is not bad. It's a healthy way to lose weight, but if I get to choose, I'd prefer to lose maybe TWO pounds a week.



So what am I going to do to do that???

• drink more water.
• choose better foods. Yes I can have 8 points in a hamburger patty and cheese- or I can have 8 points in a chicken breast and a vegetables and a glass of milk.
  
• think even harder about starting an exercise routine.

And hey, guess what- I can now climb two flights of stairs. One flight at the hospital is 2 sets of 11 stairs, and a usual flight of stairs is usually 12-15 steps. 8 weeks ago I could not do more than one flight (22 steps) without being winded, so I call this progress. I walk more to talk to people instead of calling or emailing. I make small efforts to move more. Progress.

A friend recommended these places to see in NY.
Top of the Rock.
The Strand Bookstore
Babeland
Strawberry Fields

I think I may spend a day in Central Park. I had no idea there was so much to see there. I also found this really cool article on riding the subway (thanks PunkGuy), but I admit that I am still not really wanting to do that.

On another awesome note. While my mother is refusing to throw me a graduation party. My boss is going to. She said she wanted to offer, but can't do it alone cause she's not a planner like that (that is what she has ME for). So she's going to throw me a nice big party at the clubhouse where she lives and I can invite my family and friends. I will help her set it up, but I really wanted to cry when she offered. I am very fortunate to work for someone like her. Somedays she really makes me fucking crazy, but it my more humble moments, I admit that she is one of the most strong and amazing and smart women I know.

How many more days??? Counter says 74. Fuck yeah.