yummy

Just had a lovely lunch of half a whole wheat pita (it was a big one!) and some of the new (I think it’s new? I just noticed it the other day) PC Orzo with Beans and Goat Cheese. It was quite good! I like that I just poured a portion into a bowl, nuked it and it was ready in 6 minutes. Pretty tasty!

So yesterday I went for my screening to become part of the cat allergy vaccine study. I would prefer not to hear any negative comments about it… thank you! I am doing it because I am severely allergic to cats, know what that feels like, and want to help find something to help people deal with it. Plus, the compensation is quite hefty and won’t interfere with my EI (if I ever get it, grr…..).

So I had a sort of mini-physical (everything a-ok, just waiting on the bloodwork for the final go ahead). Also did for the first time a lung function test (where you breathe quick & fast into a machine that measures your lung functions…mine is excellent! Yay for quitting smoking nine years ago). Also they did a skin prick allergy test, and I discovered I’m not really allergic to mould or dust anymore. But, allergic to trees, grass, and ragweed, and very allergic to cats (good thing huh!)!

So I should find out in a couple of days if I’m “in”. If so, I’ll start next Wednesday, and will update with the “gory details” ( already know being shut in a room for three hours with cat dander is not going to be fun!).

Had an in-class assignment today and a test, both of which I know I aced. Have a test worth 25% of my mark Thursday, but I’m not worried about it. My prof is very good and explains everything simply and in detail.

Tonight I have personal training, which I’m looking forward to. I was planning to hit up Bodycombat yesterday but was stuck in traffic coming home from the research place, so I missed it. I need some exercise after the weekend!

winner

Had a very enjoyable night at my friends’ house last night. I ended up winning $20 at cards, which is also a bonus. We had a good time talking. Of course, too much food – potato skins (she always makes these) and sandwiches. I didn’t end up drinking too much which is great; not hungover at all today (just tired from not sleeping well as I usually don’t when I’m not at home).

Worked yesterday for a few hours; nothing exciting to report there. Except – the girls bought me an ice cream cake for my birthday & surprised me with it just before I left! It was very sweet of them. I had half a small piece, as the cake was really frozen & hard to cut. Anyhow, I miss those girls!

Probably I will be working at least one day next weekend as it’s Valentine’s Day; always a big day at the spa. They are even opening on Sunday (V-Day actually) to accommodate people. I hope not to work both days, although I could really use the money…

As I still haven’t received any E.I. I’m hoping that I will get it this week (just filled in my online report today and am hoping that’s what they were waiting for). If I don’t I’m going to have to call them and see what’s up.

I’m recommitting myself (I hate the fact that I am continually doing this!) today; there’s no other way to go about it.  I just made the Bow-Link for Dollars soup from Crazy Plates; it’s a filling stew like soup with lots of veggies. I really have to get this weight off, forever!

slipping

I have been struggling since my birthday last weekend. Basically eating whatever I want. I have learned over the years that I cannot do that; I need to have some control over my impulses. If not, then I’m where I am now: feeling terrible (bloated, over-full, just gross), and seeing it reflected on the scale (as in, weight is up). I still don’t know why I get into these stretches where I have no impulse control. Mentally it’s something I should know how to control, but at the same time it feels like I literally have no control over myself. Very frustrating.

This weekend, I’m just going to try to enjoy myself at my friends’ place in Barrie, but I know I will overdo it anyways (self-fulfilling prophecy? I don’t know).

Next week, something must be done.

Just had a test in my “Current Issues in Cdn Law” class. It was hard. Worth 20% of our mark. Yikes. I’m not sure how I did. I’ll know to really study more for next time (tests in my other classes have been EASY).

Excellent back & chest workout last night. We were super-setting (basically one exercise back, one chest without rest in between) and doing more reps each different exercise (8, 10, 12, 15). Usually you go down in reps as the session goes on, because your muscles are becoming more fatigued. But I also rocked 3 sets of 12 knee pushups and 3 sets of 10 pushups, where my hands were on a bench, my feet on the floor (angled pushups?). Those puppies were hard. Soon, oh soon I will be doing real MAN pushups, lol. Anyhow: a total of 66 pushups over the hour!

Nothing on the schedule for tonight. It’s nice.

shorty

Nothing much new today, just school stuff. Quizzes, tests, assignments…and the school will go on strike next Thursday if no agreement is reached. I hope if they do it isn’t for a long time; would hate to lose my year or reading week. I could take a week, though!

Gym tonight. I had to miss yesterday morning because of court, but we’re going to try to fit in the other two sessions this week. Many days I dread going (like today!) but once I get there, it’s all good. I feel so good afterwards.

SERIOUSLY, make the avocado/tomato salsa I mentioned in the last entry. It is soooo good. Everyone raved about it. All the food I made was delicious, if I do say so myself.

It was a weekend of excess, though. I didn’t really think about what I was eating (well, I thought about it but that didn’t stop me!). I enjoyed myself with my friends, which is what matters.

This morning I was down at Family/Youth court, just observing for my class. Not too much exciting going on there. We have two other visits, to Superior court and Appeals court, the next two Mondays. Hopefully it’ll be a little more exciting.

Have some reading & studying to do today, but also napping. I’m still tired from the weekend.

Yesterday I went to the Ex’s for dinner (he cooked for my birthday). He also bought me a super-cozy white Olympic sweatshirt, and the red Olympic mittens. They keep my hands toasty! We are planning a little overnight get away to Niagara Falls (a la the deal Kerry had, $69/night with a $45 Keg dinner voucher) in March, and then we’ll go shopping in the U.S. the next day. I’m hoping it happens; it’s on my reading week, he just needs to see if he can take a vacation day for the Friday.

That’s all I got today; just school & personal training. I’m working at the spa on Saturday until 2pm, then heading up to Barrie to hang with my university girls! That’s a bit dangerous situation too; cards and drinks. Eek.

Par-tay time!

Gettin’ ready for my party!

I went to the gym this morning (Body Combat), and have been baking/cooking ever since. I just made an amazing avocado/tomato salsa I found on AllRecipes:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Avocado-Delight/Detail.aspx

It is seriously yummy. I’ve also made “Bewedged” from ESBM (which are rosemary/parmesan pitas baked in the oven) and am shortly going to mix the filling for “Tartlett O’Hara” (mushroom crab tarts) which I’ll bake when people start arriving. I also made the caramelized onions for my baked Brie (seriously, you should try this combo, it is delicious!)

Last night I went to Little House on the Prairie: The Musical with the girls. It was pretty good. Melissa Gilbert played “Ma” (she played Laura in the original series), although her singing was sub-par, for sure. The best character/actress was Nellie, who was hilarious!

I was able to meet them for dinner too, at Greenjeans. I had the most amazing tuna sandwich; if you like sushi tuna (raw tuna) you have to try the “Tunawich”….sooo good (seared sushi-grade tuna, avocado, bacon, Wasabi mayo, sprouts on ciabatta bread, with yam frites!).

I am sure I will have some pictures from tonight, as it’s “game night”; hilarity will ensue for sure! Might be a bit of a smaller crowd as a couple of people had to cancel due to sick children. But fun nonetheless!

Thank you all for the birthday wishes as well! I didn’t do anything special, but I sure FELT special! Messages from you, on Facebook, texts, voicemails, even cards in the mail. Due to all that, I had a great birthday!