UP week 19

Second Sunday in a row without a weigh-in 😬. My best guess is roughly 207lbs and that's being kind. I will pat myself on the back for agreeing to get off my lazy ass and go for a walk with Andrea. She said we should take Zeus around the block and I was humming and hawing (not just because I wanted to sit and do nothing but because I had already taken off my bra for the day). We also aren't home, which is why I can't weigh myself. We are in the mountains at our friends house, Stu and Diane. It's been a great weekend, now coming to an end, filled with lots of good food, great laughs and amazing views. As relaxing as it's all been, I don't find myself fully engrossed in the atmosphere because I am constantly worried about something. I learned a long time ago that I LIVE in a perpetual state of stress. I can't help it and I do not want to be on medication for this problem so my coping mechanism is to breathe, or take a bath, or write about it. I also make a conscious effort to remind myself of my many blessings because gratitude promotes positivity. Top of the stress-list this week is immigration. We decided to rehire our Canadian lawyer because they seem to have a bit more experience with the visa renewal process and they caught my attention when they mentioned our eligibility in waiving the interview process (one can only hope 🤞🏻) . This coming week will put things into perspective when it comes to the process and timeline for the coming months. I will sleep much easier once we know whether we are approved to stay AND for how long. Second to immigration, would be the business. I can't believe how busy we are. The phone calls and customer demands are not slowing down even though this is considered the 'off season' for the Myrtle Beach area. If I can get my worries to stop racing each other to the finish line, I may get some peace. The only winner would be a heart attack or a nervous breakdown. I distinctly remember before we moved to The States, my best friend Tracy saying, 'what are you going to do with no stress or drama?' She knew that I thrived in juggling shitty situations and it definitely gave us a source of entertainment through the years. It quickly became apparent that the drama was not limited by a zip code or postal code. I do find peace in reading, writing, taking baths and recently, a slots video game on my phone (FYI: I currently hold VIP status at level 1511🏆). The plan now is to enjoy what's left of this weekend visit with barbequed burgers and hot dogs. Wishing everyone a Happy Sunday - cheers 🥂