&%$#@- ing Awesome!!

So how do I tell you have $#@ing awesome Tuesday night was? I don't know but I'm sure as heck going to try.

We left with my kids in the highly capable hands of my parents. God love them for babysitting despite having to fly out to Tampa this morning (and yes, I drove them to the airport this morning. My mom in tears when I left her, worrying she'd never see me again. Did I mention that I just learned she is affraid of flying too? That's another topic.)

After we were on our way we went to a great restaurant and got to sit at the bar, which we have never done before. Before we had kids we couldn't afford to go out and so we never did the whole 'Happy Hour' thing but we did last night. We ordered food at the bar and had a few drinks. It was awesome and apparently (according to hubby) a guy there kept checking me out. I thought he was looking at me but every time I looked at him when I had the feeling he looked away. That had me flying high since I carefully picked out my outfit and tried to style my hair nicely. The kids took pictures of us before we left and I didn't think I photographed as well (zip it Train Wreck) as I looked in person. I'll post it here in a bit. It's of the man and I.

Did I mention that yesterday's weather was AMAZING!? I think I did on another post but it was in the 70's!!! In the 70's in March!! After getting in the car I removed the green shrug I had on in the pics and stayed only in the black camisole it was so nice, no coat was needed and I brought out sunglasses. Woo hoo!

I took pics on my cell phone on the way, in the concert and on the way home so I plan to figure out how to download them sometime today and post them tomorrow (since I work tonight.)

After dinner we were on our way. The Penguins had a hockey game last night and we were going that way so we knew the traffic would be bad there and higher in the Oakland section of the city (where the University of Pittsburgh is, which is where the concert was... in an event center there.)

Hubby was all grumbly and upset about traffic. He kept saying we were not going to make it in time for the opening act at 7pm. I had the stereo blasting and was dancing in my seat unable to contain my excitement. I just kept telling him to stop being so negative. I knew it would take a long time but we had the time. Blah blah blah... we got to the upper part of town (Oakland) and got into the concert traffic in less than a half hour. I was happy. But he had grumbled the whole half hour and it got to me and I started to doubt my optimistic viewpoint. Eventually I told him we should get out of the line of traffic and find a different parking place. He wanted to park in the lot right by the Event Center. I told him we could park farther away and walk. It was a gorgeous day, right?

Well we found a garage in minutes and were parked and off like a shot. The only problem is that the Event Center was at the top of a hill (and hills in Pittsburgh take on a whole new meaning of hill.) This hill could be on par with some in San Fransisco. All I know is that I've walked this hill before and knew it was called 'Cardiac Hill'.

There I was in heeled dress boots and we were moving quickly. I ran up half of the hill before realizing that wasn't good. So we walked briskly the rest of the way. I was winded but still going (thank goodness I do the treadmill. You should see this hill!)

We made it and were patted down in the entrance and I was disappointed a woman had to do it. hee hee. I'm bad. But Breaking Benjamin had started (there were two opening acts)

Finally to our seats we realized they were $#%@& awsome seats! We were so close to the stage that we could feel extreme heat from the flames in the pyrotechnics. I could see the band members faces and I danced and danced and danced!! We almost caught a drum stick and later a canon shot t-shirt. The bands sounded great and I had a fantastic time.

When we began our long and steep descent down the hill we realized that it was still so warm that our jackets were still not necessary. The car themometer (once in it) said 73 degrees. Woo hoo! I know it's short lived awesome weather (since they're calling for snow Sat.) but I loved it and enjoyed it thoroughly, like the concert.

Sorry I didn't blog Wednesday but I will do a post on that day later.

Mr. Clean and Mr. Sun

The next 7 days show highs in the 40's and 50's Woo hoo! That's all I'm sayin'.

Today is clean like a little freak day and I'm off and running with the sun streaming in the windows. ;-) Okay they're calling for some rain but by next wednesday we might see 64 degrees. :D

So forgive me as I float through my house...

March and my peeps

I have to say I agree with hubby.... March is the suckiest month of the year (because of the weather.... sorry to anyone with birthdays in this month.)

One morning it's 32 degrees the next morning it's 12 degrees with wind that threatens to make your cheeks freeze and fall off. The high today is supposed to be 23 but in a few days it might be 44. No wonder this month is the 1 month my kids always always get a cold or sick. Warm, cold, warm, cold. Geez.

Now that I've been working for a few weeks I have to say the one thing I realized I don't like is how it effects my blogging. LMAO. Okay, if that's the worst thing about the job then I must be doing okay, right? Hubby would probably say I blogged too much (but what does he know. *sticks tongue out*)

This morning I have a 2 hour seminar at work and later today my son has a well doctor visit. Other than that my day is mine. (if you call more drafting, laundry and other cleaning mine...lol) I'll be around though to see all my blog peeps!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow....

Today's weather was a fun mix of sunshine and then snow squals. The snow flakes were of the huge, fluffy variety and it was beautiful. A lovely break from the damp and dreary rain.

Before my son's bus arrived the sun disappeared behind a cloud filled with snow. These are some pics from just before I walked out the door. I had to throw down the first salt of the year (but it still only needed a broom to clear it.) We only have about an inch but it's very cold (not as cold as Dramamama's area in Chicago but cold.)

BTW.... these were taken around 3:20 pm in the afternoon!!

Thanks LID, and other stuff.....

Because today we have snow. Yes, snow. The four letter word I urged Long Island Dad NOT to say but he did. He tempted the snow god and now we must pay. It isn't bad yet but it's friggin' cold out and my blood has become thin like a southerner. I'm not good with extreme temperatures. I think to repay him I should pelt him with snow balls if I ever see him. If anyone lives near him please lob one his way for me, thanks! (I'm teasing you bud! hee hee.)

On the upside I have been weighing myself every morning since Jan. 1st. I have a target of 10 - 15 lbs to lose by the end of February maybe mid March. My hubby's brother is getting married in April on the gulf coast of florida and so bikini season will come early to this girl. ugh! So I started my 'moderation' diet. I can't quit things like chocolate or ice cream cold turkey, never to indulge in them again. If I did that I would fall off the wagon and it would be not so good. LOL. So I believe in 'everything in moderation' I indulge in a snack to curb the craving but not a big portion. I have cut my portions in half (which got way out of hand over the holidays) and even pick a smaller plate to trick my mind. I hate admitting how much I weigh but if I do maybe I'll reach my target quicker. So January 1st I was at a gut wrenching 122.4#'s. Yikes! Now folks, that might not seem like a lot but I'm only 5'-0" tall. It shows up quickly. I can wear some large girl sizes I'm just not tall. If I put on a lb it goes out and I have less lineal feet to hide it in. When I was pregnant I looked like a toothpick with an olive in the middle.

So anyway, I have begun exercising as well since portion control only goes so far with 10-15 #s to lose. Ten days later I weighed myself this morning. 119.4#s. Yippee!!! Now I tend to fluctuate here and there so it will be slow going but I lost the 3#'s I put on during the holidays and I'm pre-holiday weight so I'm off and running!

My target is 105-110#'s. That is the middle of the range acceptable weight for someone of my height and bone structure. To anyone out there also looking to trim down.....good luck and keep up the good work!