vacation days…

Prepare yourselves for a long, long, long…post from me.  It has been a while since I have done a decent update to this blog and for that I apologize.

Ok, well I guess we can start with a little explanation about the list from the previous post.  I have been thinking that I would round it out and make it a 30 before 30 list.  So first let’s get to the adding:

• meet Bette Midler (like actually talk to her…or scream at her which ever reaction comes first)
• learn how to wire a light fixture
• ride a jet ski
• do a fasting for spiritual enlightenment
• move to another state – florida is the pits for gays.

I suppose to some this must seem dumb – making a list and going through it item by item but I think it sounds grand and I am happy to report that some items can already be crossed off!  While we were on vacation I learned how to play maj-hong and had semi public sex with my honey(this one will only get half a check mark until it is completed).  Somehow I also ended up being “watch-out” for my straight friend to get laid at the public pool in our condo complex….it was insane.  Apparently, I wasn’t the only one with a wish list on this trip!  Our vacation was otherwise pretty quiet and laid back – we hung out at the beach a lot and got lots of shells!

When we got home we decided that we are going to start another money pot for weight loss.  Our new goal is – who ever loses the most by 12/23 wins $400!  I could really use that money for some kick ass presents for her so I already started.  It was no surprise that after one BFN and two months off of exercise and calorie counting I gained 9lbs.  Seriously.  So the ticker will go back to 189…I hate to even type that number.  Enough of the self loathing…moving on.

In TTC-ville this week…like a dummy I took another HPT on vacation.  Let’s just say that after the -tive showed up I ate almost an entire plate of turtle brownies.  You may be asking yourself “why would she do that?”  The answer is – I was getting dizzy on the way down and had a total emotional meltdown the first night we got there.  I felt some nausea the next day and thought “what if?”  So in the spirit of responsible TTC’ers I reasoned that I should test if was going to drink just in case….  I am a fucking idiot.  That test threatened to put a damper on my whole vacation.  I know better next time – just drink… because 6 beers isn’t enough to hurt anything and I would be passed out before I finished that much anyway *sigh* I’m such a light weight.  Once I start working out again my cycles will straighten back out and we will try again in Sep/Oct. 

That brings me to another…somewhat depressing topic.  Families with assholes for members.  Sorry for the rocky transition of topics *crooked smile*.  First off let me point out that my estranged brother has yet to talk to me since about christmas.  While we were there he let us know that they would not be celebrating christmas anymore because it’s not Jesus’ real birthday.  I’m sorry but did he really miss the whole point of the season?!  I am not really one who follows any organized religion.  I go with what feels right to me – is that wrong?  I feel like he is trying to push me back into the closet and it is really distressing.  I miss my brother that loved me unconditionally, that could talk to me about anything and I him.  Its a damn shame.  Fucking fundamentalist… mental being the key word there….

 

busy little bees…

Is what we have been.  Work is really stressing right now and add to the fact that I did indeed start my period…a stressful week was had by all.  We are currently getting ready to go on my birthday vacay to Sanibel Island and I can’t wait!  Still on my period though and we leave on Sat. afternoon so that sucks a little.  Moms are coming down for 3 days or so and then just Jo and I for the last 4 days in our condo on the beach!  Ugh, I can’t wait to get there.  We need this. 

Weight loss stuff is not going, that is to say that if it were (which it’s not) that it would be going badly.  I have taken a nose dive off the wagon not just fallen off.  I have gained 6 lbs. in 2 months…. hmpfh.  This sucks.  Next week isn’t going to help since we will be having such yummy food while we are gone.  I want to have tirimisu everyday.  Hell, it’s vacation right?!  We are going to try to get in some exercise while we are there but try would be the key word in that sentence. 

Anyway, sending out hugs and positive vibes for those still TTC whatever stage you’re in!  I will post pics when we get back!

OH and quick note* we already bought our tickets to see Harry Potte.r and the HBP on Wed!  So excited!  I will let you know how it is!

 

crazy awesomeness!

OMG…I don’t even know what to say except OMG. From the time we arrived in Orlando to leave until the time we got back it was awesome! My first flight was a rough one – we flew through some bad weather in Charlotte and had enough turbulence that I had to get some Dramamine before we caught our connecting flight . The second plane ride was much smoother than the first and was even enjoyable around hour 3 when we started crossing the canyon and desert. The views were breathtaking but I wasn’t brave enough to take the window seat to get pics until our return trip. We got to LAS airport and got our bags and then we were off in my very first cab ride – it was interesting – cabbies drive like mad people!  We got to the MGM and it was unreal! We stayed in the Signature towers (the non-smoking part of MGM) and it was AMAZING! The staff was so friendly and we were treated like royalty! The called our cabs – brought our room service – took our bags and even gave me an extended check out time since our flight was later in the evening! The first night we were there – we walked part of the strip and couldn’t believe how far apart everything is! We walked about 3 miles that first night and NEVER made it to the north end of the strip (near Caesar’s and Bellagio) so I definitely got my work out in that day! The second day we walked around some more and spent some time in the Casino until it was time for the concert… IT WAS AWESOME!!!! Bette has to be the BEST person in concert I have ever seen! The props we crazy the show was bawdy and she even had a shout out to her gay fans! The crowd went crazy! I can’t say enough about it but sadly they did not allow cameras in the theater so – I could only get some video on my cell since it didn’t require the flash. On Sunday – we went ATV riding through El Dorado Canyon – we had sooooooo much fun this day! We got to walk through about 1/2 mile of gold mines- they wouldn’t let us go any farther but I didn’t mind. They told ghost stories of the mines and let us see what the work conditions were like! We got some great pics this day and had a barbque lunch in an old time gold miners town. On Monday -we went to the Grand Canyon. This was so intense. It literally made you feel sooooo small. really. The part we went to didn’t have any fences or railing just straight drop offs to 4,000 feet. It was scary but also very natural. You didn’t feel like you were in a tourist attraction with all the fences and signs – just the common sense that the good lord gave you to stay away from the edges! Pics to come i promise! We also met two very cool ladies from New Caledonia – Collette and Nicole’ (they are french). We had to leave the next day but the trip was crazy great! OH and did I mention that I won $418 dollars while I was there? Next up is the beach body challenge to get ready for our Sanibel trip and I am more than ready since I basically ATE my way through vegas – so much food – so little time.

 

Vegas bound…

We are leaving for Vegas in just over 2 weeks from now.  OMG I can’t wait!  It is going to be sooooo awesome!  We are thinking that we will buy one more small luggage so we can pack half and half .  That way if one bag gets lost we both still have clothes.   I have been hearing a lot about it from people who have been and it sounds like a dream trip – Vegas, Grand Cany.on and ATV’s in the desert!  Last but certainly not least – BETTE MIDLER in concert!  Jo’s dad always wanted to take her to the GC but he passed away before he got the chance.  I feel a mix of emotions about that – I mean I couldn’t decide where to take her and then all of  the sudden the GC popped in my head and I though – hmmm that’s close to Vegas too we could do both!  Funny how things work  – he was probably whispering it to me in my sleep or something :O)  Anyway, creepiness aside – it warms my heart to know that I am able to give her the trip they really wanted to take and just couldn’t. 

Switching gears for a minute – my temp this morning was up – 97.2 and it was supposed to go down.  Today is CD 29 – supposed to be the last day of this cycle but I have a feeling this one will be longer due to my topsy turvy life her lately.  My boobs did get sore 2 days ago and I have been feeling sluggish so I’m sure it’s not longer that a week to go to she gets here.  This cycle looks anovulatory as well.  Looks like I have to lose some more weight to get things going in the right direction.  6 More lbs. will put me at this months goal but I only have 2 weeks left (with a vacation trip) in the midst of all that to boot.  HMMM….might have to use that gym at the hotel after all :O)

* Chart updated as of this morning