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I Survived

2012-01-31T15:06:00.002-06:00

Dillypoo had an exciting and busy weekend! I took a cooking class and almost burned down a professional kitchen (twice), I swallowed a bug during an 11 mile run and cheated death at 60 feet: Another tic off the ol' bucket list! I skipped my group run on Saturday so I could take a cooking class with my girlfriend at the Cordon Bleu in Dallas. She was looking for a personal chef and I

Death by Groupon

2012-01-18T12:28:00.000-06:00

I had another "who am I and what have I done with myself" moment today: My Club WW buddy who likes to tempt fate has convinced me to go rock climbing with her again this weekend and zip lining the next. The above discussion is something I never expected to see on my iPhone, trying to schedule not one but two death defying acts of madness. We each bought Groupons and it's time to cash

LOL for Today

2012-01-12T09:36:00.000-06:00

Life Lesson No. 12

2012-01-11T10:58:00.002-06:00

Never sneak up on a co-worker and give him a bear hug from behind: He may just try and shake you off which could result in a trip to the doctor for an X-ray to determine if your ribs are broken or bruised. Luckily, they're just bruised. And very sore. Thank goodness for prescription strength Ibuprofen.

Weight Loss Blah

2012-01-06T17:43:00.000-06:00

The holidays are over and it's time for Dillypoo to come clean. For the first time in more than a year, I am over my goal weight: I'm within two pounds of my goal weight, which means I'm still a free lifetime member. But that's not good enough. I have gained 7 pounds since October. SEVEN POUNDS. Ugh. Dillypoo's inner child is in official timeout and it's time for a Crap Ban. No cookies,

Excuse Me

2012-01-05T16:10:00.002-06:00

I can't figure out why I'm not blogging regularly. I want to blog. I love my blog! But I'm ignoring my blog. Part of it is because I still haven't got my internet issues fixed at home. It's a royal pain in the arse to crawl under the desk and unplug the router from the wall to re-boot the internet just so I can insert a link or photo into a post. That's excuse number one. Another part of it

Holiday Weigh Day Update

2011-12-20T22:51:00.001-06:00

Dillypoo was a bit anxious about weigh day today. Last week was a challenge with two Christmas parties, the office pot luck lunch, an afterwork meeting and a festive Friday filled with food and booze: I knew I would exceed my allotted Club WW points: Although I didn't think I'd go over quite that much. But it's the holidays and it was only one week, right? I figured the fun I had

Twas the Night Before Weigh In

2011-12-19T22:53:00.000-06:00

Twas the night before weigh in, when all through the house Not a nibble was missing, for me or a mouse. The cookies were Ziplocked in baggies with care, In hopes that Dillypoo soon would be there. The Professor was nestled all snug in his bed, While visions of sugar-plums danced in my head. I carefully opened some new gingersnaps, And Stella caught crumbs as they fell in my lap. Then

How to Wrap a Cat

2011-12-12T08:44:00.001-06:00

Meowy holidays!

'Tis the Season

2011-12-09T21:58:00.001-06:00

The Professor and Dillypoo decorated our tree last night: We keep the holidays pretty low key. A simple Norfolk pine with a single strand of blue fairy lights and a smattering of silver and white ornaments. It's a far cry from the lollapalooza of Christmas decor Dillypoo used to dump on our home. Somewhere under the staircase are boxes and boxes of artificial garlands, colored lights and

Ford Ferraris

2011-11-21T09:38:00.001-06:00

I'm sick of not blogging. My home computer continues to freeze every time I visit Blogger, whether to visit other sites or just peek at mine. So how am I managing to get this one up? By blogging at work. Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone. I rationalized the decision as the best way to increase my office productivity. Instead of sitting at my desk pining about my blog, I'll whip out a post and then

Falling Into Bad Habits

2011-11-09T08:51:00.001-06:00

I've stopped blogging. I'm eating out too much. I'm not running as often as I should. I've gained three pounds. Dillypoo is kicking her inner child back to the curb and taking control again. See you again very soon.

Post Halloween Sugar Crash

2011-11-01T12:47:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was Dillypoo's favorite holiday, Halloween! Want some candy, my pretty? It's the day I get to dress up and be silly, more so than usual. I was a witch this year (surprise!). Raise your hand if you're shocked I had this ensemble already hanging in my closet: Note to self: hip thrust poses result in a pregnant looking Witchypoo. Halloween is also the one day of the year I allow

Making a Point

2011-10-27T13:10:00.000-05:00

When I first added exercise to my life, I told myself I shouldn't and wouldn't do anything I wasn't willing to continue doing long-term, like enrolling in a health club. I hate gyms and knew I wouldn't go after the first week. Dillypoo has commitment issues. I also didn't want to invest in a lot of exercise contraptions that might collect dust and laundry before being hauled off to the Goodwill

Feeding The Professor

2011-10-21T21:45:00.002-05:00

One of the downsides to working a lot of hours is I never see The Professor except on weekends. He's asleep when I get home at night and either asleep or on the throne when I leave in the morning. He'll probably be annoyed I said that, but it's true. I can't make up stuff that good. I miss him during the week (when I have time to stop and think about it). I send him random text messages with

Hello Again

2011-10-20T19:18:00.002-05:00

Holy carp! It's been more than a month since I last blogged. Going this long between posts means Dillypoo is in serious blog withdrawal. I've been blogging inside my head all of this time, though. Does that count for anything? Because ya'll have missed a lot. There was the post celebrating my one year anniversary of being at goal. Yay me! And the one about being a zombie after working 70+

I'm Glad That's Over

2011-09-18T11:09:00.000-05:00

Dillypoo had the week from hell last week. Circumstances beyond my control have derailed my blogging, I'm super busy at work, broke my glasses and was attacked by a flying rat. Other than that, I'm fine. The biggest thorn in my days is my inability to blog frequently. Blogger and my computer don't like each other and their dispute is disrupting my creativity. For some strange reason, my

Look at the Monkey!

2011-09-15T12:48:00.000-05:00

I'm laughing so hard it hurts! Grandpa reminds me of Daddypoo. Hilarious!

I Remember

2011-09-11T11:23:00.000-05:00

Tears are streaming down my face this morning as I watch and listen to the name reading ceremony in New York. I did not know any of those murdered ten years ago today, but I grieve for them as if they were family. I remember that day. It was a beautiful morning in Fort Worth just as it was in New York, and I woke filled with joy at the birth of my niece the day before. I heard the first sketchy

Milestones

2011-09-04T10:58:00.001-05:00

Dillypoo hit a couple of running milestones this week. First, I ran my farthest distance yesterday: Ten point one miles! In under two hours! Wowzer. I'm also feeling it today, but in a good way. I like having a achy muscles. They remind me of how much I've changed over the past 2.5 years. Next, I passed the 400 mile mark on Wednesday: Wowzer! Ignore that "29 runs" indicator.

Office Drama

2011-09-01T22:42:00.001-05:00

Dillypoo wore girl clothes to work today. Not just a sundress and sandals, but a business-style dress with cruel shoes and jewelry. I met my mother for a few minutes this morning and she was so surprised to see me in something age appropriate, she took a picture. Which I'd share as proof but it's on her phone, not mine. I was rocking the look for most of the day and feeling pretty grown up until

For the Love of Bert

2011-08-26T21:48:00.001-05:00

Dillypoo is in love with another man. Shocking, I know, but before you feel badly for The Professor, know that the object of my affection is Bert Keeler on this season's Project Runway:Foul-mouthed, confrontational, curmudgeonly Bert. He reminds me of Kreacher, shuffling through the Black family home, ignoring orders and cursing at people under his breath.(If you didn't follow that last sentence

Toothy Problem

2011-08-20T20:49:00.000-05:00

Dillypoo visited the happy mask of gas again yesterday: During my regularly scheduled tooth cleaning last Tuesday, I learned I had two cavities. WTH? I thought tooth decay was something I left behind when I was 12, along with the Bay City Rollers, short jeans and floppy hats. I mean, why brush and floss twice a day if I'm still cavity prone? Maybe that chocolate frog I ate the previous

Burger Madness

2011-08-18T12:20:00.000-05:00

Dillypoo's Law: If you post something on a blog, you're sure to contradict yourself soon after. The Professor wanted to eat at In-N-Out Burger last night. I did not run yesterday and I did not earn 10 activity points, but I agreed anyway. So much for rules. In-N-Out opened it's first location in Fort Worth last week to much fanfare. The lines have been stoopid long (like

Overdue Weigh Day Update

2011-08-16T22:21:00.001-05:00

Dillypoo is losing weight again. Today was Weigh Day and I am 4.4 pounds under my goal weight. I weigh 143.6 pounds. That's 59 pounds less than when I started this journey almost three years ago. Just how low can Dillypoo go? Wow! Some observations now that I'm "on the other side..." I get cold easily, even during a summer heat wave. I think it's because I'm not only thinner, but I'm

Dashboard S'mores

2011-08-11T10:53:00.003-05:00

I just had to share! And a friend sent me this photo of her son in a s'more comatose yesterday afternoon: He said it was the best thing ever! I think I love that kid.

National S'mores Day

2011-08-10T21:59:00.003-05:00

Kismet. The cosmos were perfectly aligned for Dillypoo's Dashboard Diner today. I’d already planned to make s’mores in the car this week when I discovered today is National S’mores Day! A whole holiday dedicated to the gooey, yummy goodness that is a toasted marshmallow, melted chocolate and graham cracker sandwich. In other words, heaven. I made traditional s’mores with honey

Sunday Funday

2011-08-09T22:22:00.002-05:00

I decided to let The Professor live after he faked his death Sunday morning, but only after attempting to kill him by insisting we go to the zoo that afternoon. I figured a few hours walking around in the blazing Texas heat would be a good reminder that his mortality rests in my hands. Dillypoo: “Let’s go to the zoo today!” The Professor: “You’re kidding, right?” Dillypoo: “No! It’

Resting Peacefully

2011-08-07T16:51:00.000-05:00