This photo would have been SO much better with a tripod and a better quality digital camera. I have serious camera envy right now. A friend of mine has a cannon rebel with the telephoto lens and all. I like my camera for everyday stuff, but I'd love an upgrade for sports and nature photography. Is it that wrong to covet a camera?

The cleaning of my master bedroom progresses! I made it through the closet! I weeded out 2 garbage bags of clothes for goodwill. I put a huge tote of winter clothes in the basement (I know, I'm a bit late on that). In old homes with small closets it is mandatory that you rotate the wardrobe seasonally. I hadn't weeded out so I was basically buried.

I also collected 2 more totes of "doesn't fit right now but I'll be darned if I'm parting with it." I've gained nearly 30 pounds in the last year. How is that possible? I gained less when I was preggers.

I bought a full length mirror for the bathroom and am getting another for the bedroom. Looking at the cold ugly truth on a daily basis should help me stay focused. (Did you hear the screams of terror when I saw myself getting out of the tub yesterday?) I had salad for dinner last night -- that never would have happened if not for my friend Mr. Mirror.

I've said it before and I'll say it again -- it is too bad that you can't quit eating like you can quit smoking! I think I'll be picking select foods to delete from my life. Bagels are yummy, but they really are not worth what I'm seeing in Mr. Mirror. I am going to make "salad and veggies are my friends" my new mantra.

I have 13 months until I stand up in my sister inlaw's wedding. I WILL feel good about myself that day! I WILL!

I could use another coffee....