UP week 23

Seven days and I'm only one pound less than last week. I wish it was more but I'm still moving in the right direction. This is the classic plateau, I am doing all the same things, day in and day out, but I am stagnant on the scale. I feel good though; the headaches and withdrawals are much easier, almost completely gone and I'm doing much better in temptation situations.

It's been a very good week. I went to another high school musical, my nephew invited me to see 42nd Street which I had never even heard of and it was very well done. Lots of tap dancing numbers and some big talent when it comes to singing. Unlike last week's Little Mermaid-athon, I only attended one showing 😂.

I went to a movie with my niece while she was home for spring break; we saw Creed III (which was entertaining even though I haven't seen the first or second Creed). I also went to the movies with my friend Andrea to see the latest Jane Fonda flick; Moving On. The two of us made up 50% of the audience in the theatre 😅. I really liked it - it was understated and quite funny. Jane Fonda is no spring chicken but she can still deliver. I also organized a Wine and Design night for a group of ladies, friends and friends of friends. You show up to this studio and bring your choice of drink (alcohol or not) and some snack foods. The venue provides an apron, canvas, paints, brushes, and an instructor. It was a lot of fun! I would definitely do it again: there was a pretty cool looking ostrich that caught my eye for next time 😋.

I've been chatting with Kevin lately about my recent emotional shift. It could be my period or just a new vulnerability setting in but I keep feeling like things are slipping away. Time is moving too fast and this year being the year for our immigration renewal, I am hyper aware of how fleeting our time could be in the US. The whole thing has me thinking that I need to soak up experiences. With that being said, I made a bunch of future plans, trying to collect as many memories as possible. With my niece Emily, I have planned a jam packed weekend where we celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Charleston, see a Dr. Seuss Musical (why not, right?), drive to Atlanta to watch Tracey Morgan's comedy show and then stay in the Salvatore Brothers Study and tour Mystic Falls where the Vampire Diaries Series was filmed (a show we both love). With my nephew Ethan, as part of a birthday present to myself; we are flying to NYC and going to a few Broadway plays. I just had this urgency to create special once-in-a-lifetime adventures, a gift to top all gifts. I'm also being very selfish, wanting to have one-on-one time with the kids before they embark on the next chapter of their lives, a chapter that I may not be featured in. Plus I'm doing things that I would enjoy too, things Kevin has no desire to do.

The plans I made were booked and paid for before Zeus's most recent vet visit 😳. Thursday of this past week, Dr. Isabelle at the Myrtle Beach Animal Hospital said Zeus needs surgery; he has a noncancerous fatty deposit that has been growing on his ankle. Its a big round ball that could/would disturb the tendons and cause him pain as it gets bigger. He also needs injections for his arthritis pain; we have noticed he keeps licking his joints, sometimes in a frenzy, trying to calm whatever burning or aching he feels. The shots are two per week for 6 weeks. Zeus is also on a diet; we need to help him lose 7lbs because he's on the heavier side (he gets from his mama). He just turned 9 in December and he looks/acts like he's 2. We have been fortunate with his smaller stature that he has been healthy for so long. This is the first (and probably not the last) of the expensive vet bills 😞.

I have no exciting events planned for the next 7 days so next Sunday's post will be pretty boring; please adjust any expectations accordingly 😅.